Handling Payroll for Freelance Workers in South Africa
Managing payroll for freelance workers involves a few key points, including understanding legal requirements, setting clear payment structures, and using the right tools. Here’s a practical overview to help businesses handle freelance payroll effectively. Legal Obligations Freelancers are generally considered independent contractors, but businesses still have some legal responsibilities. 1. Tax Obligations Freelancers are responsible […]
Five expensive payroll errors
These common PAYE errors could cost you dearly with SARS. With SARS continually seeking to increase its revenues however it can, organisations with misconceptions about how certain payroll elements should be taxed may unknowingly be exposing themselves financially. We often come across the following top five payroll errors that organisations need to question and correct […]
Paying Salaries: What Can Go Wrong?
South African businesses face unique payroll challenges. From strict regulatory requirements to the specific needs of a diverse workforce, managing payroll requires precision, understanding, and the right approach. Here are some critical payroll mistakes businesses often encounter and our expert advice on how to avoid them: Misclassifying employees In South Africa, the distinction between independent […]
HOW THE VAT ACT AFFECTS EMPLOYEE COST RECOVERIES
Companies are often faced with the dilemma where employees are employed in one group entity, but another group entity pays the salaries of those employees. This is often a challenge brought on by practical reasons, amongst others, only managing one payroll system group-wide, instead of a separate payroll system for each company. The payor company […]
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
As payroll administrators ourselves, we encounter a few frequently asked questions that employers, business owners or those responsible for payroll administration within organisations struggle with. Below we have a detailed answer for you on these burning questions you are facing. We hope that you find them insightful. Question: At what stage is an employer required […]