VAT treatment of electronic services: South Africa has received the message (probably)
26 Mar 2024
BY Jo-Paula Roman AND Charles de Wet
South Africa initially implemented VAT on certain electronic services in 2014, primarily focusing on B2C transactions. The 2019 Regulations have significantly expanded the scope of electronic services subject to VAT, moving beyond the original focus.
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Unilateral mistakes in signing agreements when using unconventional methods - Enter at your own risk
25 Mar 2024
BY Doron Joffe AND Asanda Lembede
In cross-border transactions, electronic contracts, smart contracts, and escrow are vital for efficient contract execution. A recent legal case emphasises the need for agreements to match negotiated terms precisely.
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Revised Public Interest Guidelines relating to Merger Control now in effect
25 Mar 2024
BY Aidan Scallan AND Macalen Chetty
The Competition Commission of South Africa has issued its Revised Public Interest Guidelines on Merger Control, emphasising the promotion of ownership among workers and Historically Disadvantaged Persons (HDPs)
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 538 | 24 Mar 2024
issue 538
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The EU AI Act Passes: Should South Africa follow suit and regulate Artificial Intelligence?
19 Mar 2024
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Era Gunning
Despite progress with initiatives like the AI Institute, South African companies must prioritise responsible AI practices in the absence of formal laws to mitigate risks
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A raft of new public procurement regulations in Uganda
19 Mar 2024
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Renata Nyakairu
New regulations and the eGP system are starting to transform public procurement In Uganda, enhancing transparency and fighting fraud.
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Tax in brief | issue 117
19 Mar 2024
Issue 117 of ENS' tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Kenya in brief | issue 3
19 Mar 2024
Welcome to the third issue of ENS' Kenya in brief, focusing on the latest legal and regulatory updates across Kenya’s corporate commercial and banking and finance industries.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 537 | 17 Mar 2024
issue 537
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ENS appoints cybercrime investigative expert as Executive in Forensics practice
15 Mar 2024
ENS has appointed cybercrime investigative expert, Tsepo Moleko as an Executive in our Forensics Practice.
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ENS Promotions 2024
ENS Promotions 2024 | 14 Mar 2024
ENS Promotions 2024
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Maximising benefits: The importance of efficiently leveraging W&I Insurance to structure M&A deals
12 Mar 2024
Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance is a crucial tool in shifting liability from seller to insurer in transactions, and can offer significant benefits during early stages of a transaction.
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2023 in review: Competition developments in Kenya
12 Mar 2024
BY Amar Grewal-Thethy AND Makena Gachau
A review of competition developments in Kenya in 2023
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A new National Financial Ombudsman’s office
12 Mar 2024
BY Wandile Ndabambi
The new National Financial Ombud (NFO) office offers a streamlined approach to resolving disputes between financial service providers and consumers.
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New Remote Working Visa Proposed
12 Mar 2024
BY Jenny Klein AND Robert Gad
The article discusses proposed changes to South Africa's immigration rules to introduce a remote working visa for foreigners employed by foreign companies, raising several questions from a tax perspective.
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