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Small Business and Turnover Tax Compliance for Entrepreneurs

Small and growing enterprises form the backbone of African economies, yet many owners struggle to meet tax obligations while managing lean operations. This course translates small business tax rules into plain steps, covering registration, turnover tax options, record keeping and the transition to standard tax treatment as a business scales.

What you will be able to do

  • Compare turnover tax and standard tax regimes for small businesses.
  • Register a small enterprise correctly for applicable taxes.
  • Maintain records that support simple and accurate tax filing.
  • Calculate provisional and final tax obligations for a small entity.
  • Plan the tax transition as the business grows beyond thresholds.
  • Avoid the common compliance mistakes that trigger penalties.

Course outline

  1. 01Small business tax landscape
  2. 02Turnover tax versus standard regime
  3. 03Registration and thresholds
  4. 04Record keeping for small entities
  5. 05Calculating and paying tax
  6. 06Growing beyond small business status
  7. 07Penalties and remedies
  8. 08Practical filing workshop

Who should attend

Business owners, bookkeepers, enterprise development officers and advisers who manage tax compliance for small and micro enterprises.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Online2US$900
9 to 10 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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