Secundes Professional Accountants / Professionele Rekenmeesters

Everyone warns you about the first year. But according to CIPC registration data, the sharpest drop in SME survival happens between months 13 and 18, when the real financial pressure sets in. At Secundes, we’ve seen this pattern repeatedly with our clients, which is why our business consulting approach is built around what comes after the launch. The businesses that survive month 13 aren’t lucky. They’re prepared for what comes next.

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Freelancers and contractors give businesses flexibility, but SARS is taking a closer look at how these relationships are set up. If a contractor works fixed hours, relies on one client, and doesn’t operate as an independent business, the line can blur. In these cases, SARS may reclassify them as employees and hold you responsible for PAYE, UIF, and SDL, often going back several years. Secundes helps you review these arrangements, apply the correct tax treatment, and keep the right documentation in place.

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Verification requests are now arriving within days of filing, and a delayed refund can quickly impact your cash flow. Common triggers include unvalidated supplier VAT numbers, mismatches between IRP5s and employee returns, and bank deposits that don’t align with declared income. The key is responding quickly and accurately. Start by reconciling your VAT return with supplier invoices, validating all VAT numbers in eFiling, and gathering supporting documents such as invoices, bank statements, and contracts in a clear digital format.

Secundes helps businesses prepare and review these responses, ensuring submissions are complete, consistent, and aligned across all records. https://tinyurl.com/3874arhs