section 12J

The attraction of the upfront income tax relief, via Section 12J, is that it effectively reduces the cost of the investment, thereby boosting overall returns.

The venture capital incentive in terms of section 12J of the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962 (the Act), is a mechanism attempting to accelerate the economy and enhance private investment and equity funding in small and medium-sized South African businesses.

You can claim a 100-percent tax break if you invest in qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises. Mark Bechard looks at how section 12J investing works, and what you need to consider before you take the plunge.

Whether the JSE’s banks index will score a hat-trick in 2018 and hand investors the outperformance it has, against all odds, delivered the previous two years is anyone’s guess.

Stimulating economic growth with R1.5 billion managed by WAAM across four S12J funds

Buying student accommodation can have extra tax benefits.
For many people, investment in the property market is one of the most secure sectors to put money into and student accommodation is one area that is primed for a boom. With the announcement last year by former President Jacob Zuma that all first-year students from households earning an income of

Whether you are trying to shield the capital gains tax on your Bitcoin profits, or want to reduce your company’s tax liability, Section 12J is a viable investment option. But how does one mitigate the risks inherent in a s12J investment?

Section 12J funds provide substantial tax relief to qualifying investors.

Since 2015, when treasury made a number of favourable changes to the Section 12J tax legislation, Section 12J companies have experienced considerable growth and popularity in the SA market. Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management has become the largest Section 12J asset manger in the industry,

Section 12J funds provide substantial tax relief to qualifying investors.

Since 2015, when treasury made a number of favourable changes to the Section 12J tax legislation, Section 12J companies have experienced considerable growth and popularity in the SA market. Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management has become the largest Section 12J asset manger in the industry,

By: Dino Zuccollo  Source: FA News Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management is now South Africa’s largest Section 12J manager, looking after almost half…