Many recently divorced parents find themselves in a situation wherein their ex-spouse, likely to be the primary caregiver of their minor child wishes to emigrate with their child. Such a situation can give rise to a multitude of issues especially in absence of an agreement between the parties relating to consent and the parental rights of the respective parents and/or guardians. The Children’s Act, 38 of 2008 (“the Children’s Act”) governs all dispute/matters relating to chil

by Sarah Gama, Attorney Legal consequences of a customary wedding The conclusion of a customary / traditional wedding is a time of great joy for many families. It marks the beginning of new relationships and the expansion of families. In the midst of the preparation of the festivities, many couples do not consider what the legal consequences are for the couple after the conclusion of the customary / traditional wedding. This article will briefly consider some of the legal con

Introduction A company is typically financed (or capitalised) through debt and/or equity. Thin capitalisation refers to the situation in which a company is financed through a relatively high level of debt compared to equity levels. Thin capitalisation occurs where a business/ entity/ company has been funded to an extent where the debt is not in proportion to the equity of the business/entity/company, to the extent to that its debt far exceeds its equity with the result that s

Are you wanting to start a new company and potentially expand globally? Here are things you need to think about as we discuss a local company and going offshore. Local Company If you are going to start your business locally, how you structure your business tax-wise is important, as it is going to define how much tax you pay in the long-run. Many people think that in order to start a business, you need to register a company, which is not the case. You may want to consider a co