Pahad Attorneys is an established practice with offices in Houghton Johannesburg with expertise in the fields of customs and excise law, company and commercial law, dispute resolution and Sharia Law. The Practice is run by Arshad Pahad who holds the degrees of Commerce, Law and Master of Law from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. During his articles and thereafter as an associate he has carried out work on behalf of Pfeifer Seil und Hebetechnik GmbH of Germany, the South … More about Pahad Attorneys
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Commercial Law
Commercial Law – An Overview
South African company law is that body of rules which regulates corporations formed under the Companies Act.[1] A company is a business organisation which earns income by the production or sale of goods or services. This entry also covers rules by which partnerships and trusts are governed in South … [Read More...] about Commercial Law – An Overview
Consumer Law
Legal Update – Consumer Protection Act (CPA) Section 14
It has become increasingly apparent that the far-reaching effects of the peremptory provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) on leases of immovable property in general, and landlords and tenants in particular, requires further examination and attention. It remains self-evident, however, … [Read More...] about Legal Update – Consumer Protection Act (CPA) Section 14
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Latest Trade Statistics
TRADE STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 Pretoria, 31 October 2014 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for September 2014 that recorded a trade deficit of R2.91 billion. This figure includes trade data between South Africa and Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS countries). Summary The R2.91 billion deficit for September 2014 is due to exports of R90.79 billion and imports of R93.71 billion. Exports increased from August to September 2014 by R14.00 billion (18.2%) and imports increased from August to September 2014 by R0.17 billion … [Read More...] about Latest Trade Statistics
VAT
VAT rules in SA to be updated for internet age
This article was posted on Business Day Live on December 4th , 2014 -BY RUAN JOOSTE, PROPOSALS to amend value-added tax (VAT) legislation to include electronic services and products supplied by international firms to South African consumers are … [Read More...] about VAT rules in SA to be updated for internet age
Value Added Tax – A Consumer Overview
What is VAT? Currently set at 14%, Value Added Tax (VAT) is included in the price of most goods and services. Foreign visitors are not excempt for paying VAT on purchased goods. They may, however, claim back VAT paid on items taken out of the country when the total valued exceeds R250. The refund … [Read More...] about Value Added Tax – A Consumer Overview
