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Corporate Law

B-BBEE Status in terms of the Codes

When all is said and done your enterprise’s B-BBEE compliance results in an awarded B-BBEE level – also called the B-BBEE status. This article explains the status levels that can be achieved and how they are set out in the legislation.

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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.