Many small businesses including self-employed individuals, freelancers and contract workers were unable to comply with the minimum requirements to access available relief measures being offered by the Department. This included the tourist guiding sector who comprise largely of freelancers or contract workers.
To address this gap the Department decided to host a series of sessions covering topics focusing on these challenges. Presentations focussing on tax requirements, business registration and contract management have been pre-recorded and made available electronically for tourist guides to access at their convenience. This will allow guides to have a better understanding of these various compliance issues which will equip them to access financial opportunities with ease should the need ever arise in the future.
Presentations can be accessed using the following links with topics and guest presenters outlined as follows:
1)
Topic: Tax compliance for TourismPresented by Ms Amanda Hlophe
South African Revenue Service
2) Topic:
Tax obligations for International Traders & TravellersPresented by Mr Henson Msongweni
South African Revenue Services
Contact Details
Website:
www.sars.gov.zaTel: 0800117277 – Choose option 6 for Small Business Enquiries
Email:
SMMETraders&Travellers@sars.gov.za3) Topic:
Introducing contracts for guidesPresented by Mr François Collin
National Federation of Tourist Guides and Affiliates
Introducing Contracts for Guides 101 part 1 - YouTube
Contact Details
Website:
www.nftga.orgFacebook: NFTGA info – National Federation of Tourist Guides and Affiliates
Email:
info@nftga.org4) Topic:
Department Small Business Development PortfolioPresented by Ms Thabi Mtshali
Department Small Business Development
Topic: Small Enterprise Development Agency - How to formalize your business
Presented by Ms Kate Masopha
Small Enterprise Development Agency
Contact Details
www.seda.org.zaTel: 0860 103 703
Email:
info@seda.org.zaBizportal:
www.bizportal.gov.za