Tax Services
Niche Advisory provides specialist tax advisory and compliance services, helping businesses, shareholders, investors and private clients navigate complex tax matters and make informed decisions.
Transaction Tax Structuring and Advisory
We advise businesses, shareholders and investors on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, disposals, corporate restructurings and other strategic transactions. Our services include evaluating alternative transaction structures, identifying potential tax exposures and opportunities, and advising on the application of relevant tax legislation, including corporate rollover relief provisions. We work closely with clients and their transaction advisers to develop tax-efficient structures that align with commercial objectives, manage transaction risks and support successful implementation.
Corporate Tax Advisory
We provide specialist corporate tax advice to businesses on complex transactions, operational matters and strategic tax considerations. Our services include preparing technical tax opinions, advising on the interpretation and application of tax legislation, assessing the tax treatment of transactions and identifying potential tax risks and opportunities. Drawing on extensive experience across a range of industries, we provide practical, commercially informed advice that enables clients to make confident decisions and manage their tax affairs effectively.
Corporate Tax Compliance
We assist businesses in meeting their corporate income tax compliance obligations through the preparation and review of annual income tax returns, provisional tax calculations and supporting tax computations. Our services include assessing material tax adjustments, reviewing capital allowances and other deductions, and identifying potential compliance risks. We focus on delivering accurate, timely and well-supported tax submissions, while helping clients maintain appropriate tax records and minimise the risk of unexpected tax exposures or disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Tax Accounting and Reporting
We support businesses in accurately accounting for and reporting their current and deferred tax positions in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards. Our services include preparing and reviewing current and deferred tax calculations, tax accruals, effective tax rate reconciliations and supporting tax schedules. We also assist with the review of tax balances and disclosures in annual financial statements, helping clients identify potential reporting risks, improve the reliability of their tax provisions and support the financial reporting and audit process.
VAT Compliance and Advisory
We provide specialist Value-Added Tax (VAT) advisory and compliance services to help businesses manage their indirect tax obligations and navigate complex VAT matters. Our services include advising on the VAT treatment of transactions, reviewing VAT compliance processes and returns, assessing input tax recovery and identifying potential VAT exposures. We also assist clients with VAT-related SARS queries, audits and disputes.
Employment Tax and Payroll Advisory
We assist businesses in managing their employment tax obligations, including Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions and Skills Development Levies (SDL). Our services include reviewing payroll tax compliance, assessing the tax treatment of remuneration structures, employee benefits, allowances and incentive arrangements, and evaluating the classification of employees and independent contractors.
Private Client and High-Net-Worth Tax Advisory
We provide personalised tax advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, shareholders and their families, addressing the tax implications of their personal, investment and business affairs. Our services include personal income tax planning, capital gains tax advisory and the tax implications of investment and ownership structures.
Government Incentives Advisory and Applications
We assist businesses in identifying, evaluating and accessing government grants, tax incentives and other investment support programmes available under applicable legislation and government initiatives. Our services include assessing eligibility requirements, evaluating the potential financial and tax benefits, preparing and supporting applications, and advising on ongoing compliance obligations.