Action 10
Confirm tax registrations
- Why it matters
- SARS, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL — only register for what applies.
- Best for
- South African SMEs making this decision now.
- Problem it solves
- Stay Compliant
easy high week
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Action 20
Meet POPIA basics
- Why it matters
- Publish a privacy notice, secure customer data, appoint an Information Officer.
- Best for
- South African SMEs making this decision now.
- Problem it solves
- Stay Compliant
moderate high month
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Sort labour compliance
- Why it matters
- Contracts, leave, UIF and BCEA basics for every employee.
- Best for
- South African SMEs making this decision now.
- Problem it solves
- Stay Compliant
moderate high month
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Plan B-BBEE strategy
- Why it matters
- Understand your level and what improves it before tender season.
- Best for
- South African SMEs making this decision now.
- Problem it solves
- Stay Compliant
moderate high quarter
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