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Blog | Deal-making dynamics: Mergers versus acquisitions

In the South African corporate sphere, mergers and acquisitions (‘M&As’) are often utilised by companies to expand operations or enhance their market share. While regularly grouped together, M&As are distinct in both structure and legal consequence. Under section 1 of

STBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May – 2025

SEAMLESS PROPERTY INVESTMENT WITH STBB: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOREIGN & NON-RESIDENT PURCHASERS With its scenic landscapes, favourable climate, and competitively priced real estate, South Africa is a popular choice for savvy foreign investors. At STBB, we regularly handle property transactions

All About Property | VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions

In the property context, the proposed and much-discussed VAT rate increase of 0.5%, which will potentially take effect on 1st May 2025, raises three key questions: When is VAT payable in property sales, how does a VAT increase impact property

Pulse | Non-compliant entities beware: CIPC to deregister over 500 000 companies

In a recent media statement, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (‘CIPC’), a regulatory body responsible for the registration and regulation of companies, co-operatives, and intellectual property rights, confirmed that it intends to deregister more than 500 000 companies and

Pulse | Deadline looms for commercial building owners to declare energy usage

After an initial postponement, the deadline for owners of private buildings (and accounting officers of public buildings) used for commercial purposes to comply with energy performance certification, is fast approaching. In 2020, government promulgated the Regulations for the Mandatory Display

Why Purchasing in Retirement Schemes is Different

In South Africa there are attractive opportunities for retirees who have the means, to re-settle in schemes that offer a range of facilities. These ‘lifestyle’ or ‘retirement’ schemes typically include a full spectrum of outdoor and indoor facilities, lock-up-and-go security,

Blog | Deal-making dynamics: Mergers versus acquisitions

STBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May – 2025

All About Property | VAT increase proposed: Clarifying key questions in property transactions

Pulse | Non-compliant entities beware: CIPC to deregister over 500 000 companies

Pulse | Deadline looms for commercial building owners to declare energy usage

Why Purchasing in Retirement Schemes is Different

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