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section 12J

12 of the most common questions investors ask about the section 12j tax incentive

Many South Africans are currently considering whether to reduce their February tax liability by taking advantage of the Section 12J tax deduction. For every R100 invested in a Section 12J company an investor (individuals, companies and trusts) can reduce their tax by up to R45 making the net investment only R55.

29 January 2019

there’s more to section 12j than ‘45% immediate tax relief’

With the tax year end just more than a month away, there has been a growing marketing effort aimed at luring investors to Section 12J venture capital and private equity investments.
The Section 12J tax incentive is a government initiative aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses to access equity finance in the hope of creating jobs and boosting economic activity.

25 January 2019

more diversification with section 12j

Westbrooke expands its February 2019 investment offerings.
Westbrooke’s student accommodation fund has raised R360m to date, and the second tranche of capital raising is underway.

21 January 2019

12 questions investors ask on the section 12j tax incentive

As South Africans return to work in 2019, many will be considering whether to reduce their February tax liability by taking advantage of the Section 12J tax deduction. 

17 January 2019

now possible to invest in a diversified portfolio of S12J funds to significantly reduce your tax

Monday, 26 November 2018: Section 12J season opens once more allowing South Africans to write off 100% of the investment against their taxable income. There are more than 100 registered Section 12J companies in South Africa and is estimated that the market has raised more than R3.6 billion in investments.

26 November 2018

brutes air rental solutions

Background Brutes Air Solutions is an importer and distributor of high-end oil-free and oil-injected air compressors. The company, which was…

12 November 2018

sepsci lab rentals

Background SepSci Lab Rentals is an equity partnership between Westbrooke Alternative Rental Income Assets Ltd (“Westbrooke Aria),a Section 12J Company,…

mobile macs rentals

Background Mobile Macs was founded in 2015 when the entrepreneurs who started the businesses identified a need in the quick…

westbrooke capital hospitality success a tribute to the power of the section 12J incentive

The Section 12J tax incentive is having a positive effect on South Africa’s hospitality industry, unlocking new hotel developments and…

is section 12J , the investment tax incentive, working for south africa?

There are more than 100 registered Section 12J companies in South Africa and is estimated that the market has raised more than R3.6 billion in investments.

S12J was instituted in 2009 with a 12 year sunset clause for 2021. We are technically at the six year midpoint – the right time to question whether S12J is a success.

6 November 2018