Corporate Income Tax
ITR14 preparation, IRP6 estimates, deferred tax, assessments and SARS correspondence.
Corporate tax, VAT & SARS resolution
Strategic Tax & Compliance for Established Businesses
We advise on Corporate Income Tax, VAT and payroll taxes, prepare audit-ready returns, and represent businesses with SARS. For Africa-facing operations, we align structure and filings with control and efficiency.
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Services
Deep tax expertise backed by disciplined accounting, reporting and compliance operations.
VAT & Indirect Taxes
VAT201 reconciliations, vendor validations, apportionment, input VAT support and risk reviews.
SARS Dispute Resolution
Remissions, objections, appeals, penalty and interest assessments, and SARS liaison.
Payroll Taxes
EMP201, EMP501, UIF, SDL, reconciliations, fringe benefits and payroll control reviews.
Cross-Border & Africa Tax
Permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, exchange-control alignment and documentation.
Advisory & Restructuring
Group structuring, incentives, capital allowances, owner planning and transaction support.
Proven Results
Measured outcomes from recent tax and compliance engagements.
Manufacturing
Remediated VAT controls and historic exposure, then implemented pre-submission checks.
Professional Services
Standardised reconciliations and aligned provisional tax estimates to cash flow.
Logistics
Optimised VAT input timing and working-capital controls.
Industries We Serve
Playbooks tailored to industry-specific tax and reporting requirements.
Construction & Projects
Contract VAT, WIP, retentions, subcontractors and CIDB-related considerations.
Manufacturing
Incentives, customs/VAT on imports, inventory costing and operational controls.
Professional Services
Time billing, payroll, partner planning, compliance calendars and reporting packs.
Tax Insights
Briefs for finance leaders: what to watch and how to prepare.
Documents Needed for Financial Statements
A practical checklist of the records needed to prepare company financial statements in South Africa.
Tax Planning, SARS Debt and Disputes
A plain-language guide to tax planning, SARS debt, payment arrangements, remission requests, objections and appeals.
VAT201 Returns and Documents Checklist
What VAT vendors should prepare before submitting VAT201 returns, including sales invoices, supplier tax invoices, bank records and reconciliations.
When Must a Business Register for VAT?
A practical guide to compulsory VAT registration, voluntary VAT registration, thresholds, documents and common mistakes.
What Triggers a SARS Verification or Audit?
Legal references and practical warning signs that may lead to SARS requests for documents, verification, audit or penalties.
Retainers that Scale with You
Transparent tax retainers aligned to complexity and volume. Custom scopes are available.
Tax Compliance Retainer
From R4,950 / mo
- CIT returns and provisional tax
- VAT201 preparation and submissions
- PAYE, UIF, SDL and EMP501
Tax & Finance Partner
From R9,900 / mo
- Monthly close and board packs
- Tax risk reviews and controls
- SARS correspondence and responses
Advisory, Structuring & Disputes
Custom
- Group structuring and incentives
- Objections, appeals and remissions
- Cross-border and Africa tax guidance
About iMat & Charles
Founded in 2013, iMat & Charles partners with established South African businesses to deliver rigorous accounting, proactive tax planning and strong financial controls. The work is built around long-term value creation, compliance strength and risk reduction across South Africa and the wider African market.
12+Years in business
TaxFocused advisory
AfricaCross-border tax focus
SARSCompliance and dispute support
Book a Consultation
Request a tax review or discuss a tailored retainer. We will respond within one business day.
Send a message
Phone: +27 64 537 9663
Email: info@imatandcharles.co.za
WhatsApp: Chat on WhatsApp
Service area: Durban, Johannesburg and remote support across South Africa.
Core focus: Corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, SARS disputes, accounting controls and advisory.