BUSINESS VALUATIONS

We aim to add value and improve operations through a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

. It is vital that management understand all the risks associated with the business and have considered the consequences of these risks.

It is management responsibility to implement a good risk management system that will ensure your system of internal controls is effective and efficient

A Trust can be a very effective tool in ensuring your assets are protected against future attack from creditors as well as a tool to minimize Estate Duty. It is essential however that the trust deed is properly formulated and takes into account all current tax legislation.

This will ensure that all the potential benefits of a trust are exploited. When considering the appropriateness of a trust, a review of the individuals’ unique position and assets concerned is essential. We make use of highly qualified specialist to advise clients on the most appropriate methods and vehicles to achieve efficient estate planning.

The most important characteristic of a trust is the protection of its assets from creditors As trustees it is imperative that you do your utmost to protect this status by maintaining the required records to establish the trust as a separate legal entity. This does not only mean adequate accounting records, Annual Financial Statements and Tax returns but also a register of minutes and resolutions

There is an increasing need for South African companies to improve their corporate governance practices. High quality company secretarial practices and records are fundamental to this process. Outsourcing the onerous administrative and para-legal responsibilities of a company secretary is often more time and cost-effective for the entity than appointing an in-house secretary.

As registered agents with CIPC, we are able to affect fast and efficient company registrations and statutory amendments. Our office liaises directly with the CIPC office on a daily basis. Our company secretarial staff has the expertise and experience to manage the administrative process as well as advise on corporate governance procedures.