SA climbs ease of business rankings
South Africa climbed from 35th to 32nd place in the World Bank and International Finance Corporation's Doing Business 2009, an annual survey of the time, cost and hassle involving in doing business in 181 countries around the world.
SA to tighten competition law
South Africa is to tighten its competition law and give more power to its competition authorities this year, while reviewing the requirements for doing business in the country to ensure that the market is not over-regulated.
South African competition law
While South Africa's economy is predominantly free market-based, competition is controlled. The Competition Act of 1989 fundamentally reformed SA's competition law, strengthening the competition authorities' powers along the lines of the EU, US and Canadian models.
South African tax for investors
South Africa has a well-developed and regulated taxation regime based on international best practice. Here are the tax basics for foreigners investing or working in SA.
Choice of company structures
Investors can employ a variety of legal business structures in South Africa, depending on the nature of the operation and the related tax and legal regime.
