Making it easier to do business in SA
The government plans to make it easier to do business in South Africa by setting up a national one-stop shop for investment approvals, reforming BEE codes, and simplifying the red tape required of small businesses.
SA maintains score for doing business
Consistent ratings as an investment market as well as a strong ranking against emerging markets – specifically the BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China – underpin South Africa's performance in the World Bank's latest Ease of Doing Business Index.
South African competition law
While South Africa's economy is predominantly free market-based, competition is controlled. The Competition Act of 1989 fundamentally reformed SA's competition law, strengthening the competition authorities' powers along the lines of the EU, US and Canadian models.
South African tax for investors
South Africa has a well-developed and regulated taxation regime based on international best practice. Here are the tax basics for foreigners investing or working in SA.
