Overview

Join us for a focused and practical training session presented by Shelly Wilson from Currencies Direct, specifically designed for professionals in the tax and accounting sector. This webinar will provide critical insights into South Africa’s exchange control regulations, with a special emphasis on their application in foreign direct investment (FDI).

Webinar Content

1. Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

• What is FDI and why it matters in a globalized economy
• How FDI fits within South Africa’s exchange control framework

2. Exchange Control Regulations

• Overview of South Africa’s regulatory environment
• Key rules and restrictions affecting foreign investments

3. Foreign Loans

• Implications of foreign loans under exchange control
• Required procedures for loan approval and repayment

4. Endorsement of Share Certificates

• The role of share certificate endorsement in FDI
• Legal and compliance requirements

5. Cross-Border Fund Transfers

• Guidelines for bringing funds into South Africa
• Rules and processes for moving funds abroad

Competencies Developed

• A clear understanding of the role of exchange control in FDI
• Insights into the legal and compliance landscape for foreign loans and equity transactions
• Practical guidance for managing international fund transfers within regulatory limits

Presenter

Shelly Wilson

Shelly has been working in the financial sector since 2013, specializing in providing funding solutions for SMEs to support their growth. Her expertise includes portfolio diversification, offshore property investments, and guiding clients through the process of purchasing property abroad.

More recently, Shelly has focused on the forex space, assisting clients with cross-border fund transfers in and out of South Africa. She collaborates closely with professionals in the tax, accounting, legal, and property sectors to ensure seamless fund movement for their clients. In addition, she facilitates training sessions to raise awareness and provide support in navigating complex exchange control regulations.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 2 hours of Tax CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

• Regular price: R460.00
• SAIT member special discounted rate: R368.00
• Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

Payments & Cancellations

• All payments must be made by EFT or by credit card, at least 3 working days before commencement of an event.
• Kindly note that should payment not be received 2 days after the event, legal action will be taken
• Proof of payment will be requested at registration, if payment does not reflect on Tax Faculty's bank account.
• Cancellations:
  • Only written notice of cancellation will be recognized.
  • If the cancellation occurs more than 4 working days prior to the event no cancellation fee will be charged.
  • If the cancellation occurs less than 4 working days prior to the event a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• Delegates who book and fail to attend will be liable for the full event fee.
• Tax Faculty`s liability in the case of an event being cancelled will be limited to a refund or credit of the event fee.
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