Articles
Guides to the parts of running a South African small business that the software is supposed to make easier. Written to be useful whether or not you ever become a customer.
How to register for VAT in South Africa
The thresholds moved on 1 April 2026, for the first time since 2009, and most of what is written about registering for VAT in South Africa still quotes the old ones.
How to complete a VAT201 return, field by field
What each field on the SARS VAT201 actually asks for, which transactions land on it, and the classification errors that survive a return that adds up correctly.
Best accounting software for small businesses in South Africa
A practical guide to choosing, written around the five things that are specific to South Africa rather than a ranked list of brands.
Cheap online invoicing in South Africa, and what it costs later
What a valid SARS tax invoice must contain, and the point at which a free invoicing tool starts costing more than it saves.