Tax Advisory Services
Overview
Is your tax position aligned with how you operate?
Tax legislation, regulatory requirements and ongoing changes create a level of complexity that is often underestimated. What appears straightforward at a surface level can carry broader implications once applied across financial reporting, operations and long term planning.
Businesses are required to manage multiple tax obligations simultaneously, from corporate income tax and VAT to payroll, provisional tax and cross border considerations. Each of these areas is driven by how transactions are recorded and reported, and small differences in treatment can lead to unintended exposure.
RVN manages tax across business, personal and international matters with a practical and controlled approach. From registrations and structuring through to ongoing submissions and resolution processes, the focus is on ensuring that tax is handled correctly, supported properly and maintained as the business evolves.
Business
Consulting
Ongoing tax input for complex decisions, operational changes, and strategic matters where judgement and experience are required.
Financial Due
Diligence
Before an acquisition or investment, we evaluate the financial position and performance of a business. Our analysis identifies risks, verifies key data, and supports sound, informed decisions
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
Financial Due
Diligence
Before an acquisition or investment, we evaluate the financial position and performance of a business. Our analysis identifies risks, verifies key data, and supports sound, informed decisions
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
Financial Due
Diligence
Before an acquisition or investment, we evaluate the financial position and performance of a business. Our analysis identifies risks, verifies key data, and supports sound, informed decisions
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
Personal
Estate Planning
Guidance around estate and succession planning, focused on practical arrangements and long‑term outcomes.
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
Financial Due
Diligence
Before an acquisition or investment, we evaluate the financial position and performance of a business. Our analysis identifies risks, verifies key data, and supports sound, informed decisions
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
RVN Approach
Managed with clarity and control
Tax are managed as an ongoing function, not a once off submission exercise. Attention is given to how transactions are recorded, how positions are formed and how they are presented in returns and supporting schedules.
Tax Reporting and Submissions
Management of filings throughout the year to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
Review of Prior Filings
Assessment of previous submissions to identify gaps, misalignment or areas requiring correction.
Structural Changes and Transactions
Evaluation of tax implications before businesses restructure, expand or enter into transactions.
Cross Border Matters
Assessment of tax treatment where operations, income or assets extend beyond South Africa.
Queries and Reviews
Support during revenue authority queries to ensure responses are clear, accurate, and supported.
Dispute Resolution
Assistance with disputes and corrective processes to bring matters to resolution in a structured manner.
News & Insights
Latest developments affecting tax positions
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16 July 2025
Frequently asked questions
Late submissions may result in penalties and interest. Ongoing delays can create additional administrative and financial consequences. RVN monitors filing deadlines and communicates upcoming submissions to reduce the risk of penalties.
A business is required to register for VAT once taxable supplies exceed R1 million in any 12 month period. Voluntary registration may be considered once turnover exceeds R50 000, provided there is evidence of active trading. Supporting documents must reflect genuine business activity, banking details and operational presence. RVN prepares and reviews the submission to ensure the requirements are met.
Delays usually occur where supporting documents do not match the nature of the business, or where information is incomplete. This often results in additional queries and can extend processing time beyond 30 business days. RVN ensures submissions are properly prepared to avoid this.
Provisional tax is a system where tax is paid in advance based on estimated income for the year. It applies to individuals and entities that earn income outside of standard employment.
Provisional tax is typically paid in two instalments during the year, with an optional third payment after year end. The first payment is due after six months, and the second at the end of the financial year. Missing these deadlines can result in penalties.
Frequent Asked Questions
Our Experts
Discuss your Tax Position
André Rautenbach
Partner & Director
Anika Visser
Tax Manager
JP Vermaak
Associate
Luzanne Teichert
Audit Manager