Category: Corporate Law

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Corporate Law

Enterprise Types under B-BBEE legislation

When it comes to Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance, a business requires certain resources in order to comply at different levels. Naturally, enterprises of different sizes will have different resources available to dedicate to their compliance. This article is a practical guide to enterprise types and B-BBEE compliance.

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Corporate Law

Sector-specific B-BBEE Scorecards

Our previous article on B-BBEE compliance discussed the categorization of enterprises and what it means for their B-BBEE compliance. In this article explains the second differentiation of enterprises according to the legislation: Sector-specific B-BBEE Scorecards.

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Corporate Law

The Modified Flow-Through Principle: Advantages and Pitfalls

The Modified Flow-Through Principle relates to the Ownership element of the B-BBEE Scorecard. In this article, we give a concise yet detailed breakdown and examples of this principle which is a critical component of many B-BBEE compliance strategies.

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Commercial Law

Characteristics of a Successful Business Partner 

A lawyer’s perspective on whether you should do business with friends and family. There’s a good reason why most people warn against this practice. This article explains why, and what the characteristics of a good partner are that you should be looking for.

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Corporate Law

Joint Venture Agreement

Are you considering entering into a Joint Venture? This article outlines the most important elements of a Joint Venture Agreement that you should include.

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Corporate Law

Whistle Blowing Policies

The Protected Disclosures Act enjoins every employer to authorise internal procedures for the receiving and dealing with information about improprieties and to take reasonable steps to bring these internal procedures to the attention of every employee. The provisions of this Act also applies to new businesses and should form part of your first consultation with your advisor.