SA 35th for ease of business
South Africa ranks 35th out of 178 countries in the World Bank's Doing Business 2008 report, an annual survey that measures the time, cost and hassle for businesses to comply with legal and administrative requirements.
No windfall tax on fuel industry
The South African government has decided against imposing windfall taxes on the country's synthetic fuel producers "in the interest of a conducive environment for additional investments in domestic fuel security".
Weighing up foreign ownership
A panel of experts' report on foreign land ownership in South Africa is to be published for public comment, along with a comparative analysis of international best practice, before the government decides how the country should handle the issue.
SA rated 'low' for political risk
The political risks of doing business in South Africa are low, international Business risk consultancy Control Risks says in its latest annual survey of 198 countries worldwide.
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.
South Africa ranks 35th out of 178 countries in the World Bank's Doing Business 2008 report, an annual survey that measures the time, cost and hassle for businesses to comply with legal and administrative requirements.
No windfall tax on fuel industry
The South African government has decided against imposing windfall taxes on the country's synthetic fuel producers "in the interest of a conducive environment for additional investments in domestic fuel security".
Weighing up foreign ownership
A panel of experts' report on foreign land ownership in South Africa is to be published for public comment, along with a comparative analysis of international best practice, before the government decides how the country should handle the issue.
SA rated 'low' for political risk
The political risks of doing business in South Africa are low, international Business risk consultancy Control Risks says in its latest annual survey of 198 countries worldwide.
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.
