AICO Accounting

Secure, reliable and comprehensive accounting and tax solutions

About Us
Welcome to AICO Accounting - where precision meets prosperity!

We specialize in providing accurate and tailored financial services to small and meduim sized businesses, individuals, and ambitious entrepreneurs. Our experienced professionals are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of accounting. Offering comprehensive services such as bookkeeping, payroll management, tax planning, and financial consulting.

We prioritize transparency, integrity, and confidentiality. Ensuring the security of your financial information while delivering insightful strategies and personalized solutions. With us, you'll have a trusted partner committed to your financial success.

Explore our website to learn more about our services and when you're ready, reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable team for assistance.

We look forward to helping you thrive in the world of finance.

Services

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Accounting and bookkeeping services might sound tedious and boring to most, but we know it is the key piece which allows you to attain your optimum bottom-line value. We offer online bookkeeping for everyone from individuals to medium sized firms, CIPC registration, returns and updates, VAT calculations and submissions, payroll services, Workmen’s compensation returns and much more. We are a one-stop shop, geared to take over your accountancy operations, seamlessly. We use the latest technologies available and most of our processes are done online.

BUSSINESS ADVISORY

The financial planning and operational structure of a business has been shown to be the make or break of a successful business. Accountants are in the fortunate position to be able to analyze large quantities of enterprises, being witness to which systems work and which systems generally lead to demise. We are equipped to advise businesses in the field of finance and compliance by acting as a strategic partner, offering fresh perspectives borne out of expertise and experience. Ultimately our goal is to create the most cost-effective arrangements and helping our clients navigate the ever-changing business landscapes whilst their companies grow. Let us help you chart your course to success.

TAX ADVICE AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE

We reach beyond tax tables and law clauses to plan, structure and maintain your most cost-effective tax regiment. Our services include all taxes from individuals to medium sized groups of companies. This includes VAT, PAYE, Income tax as well as non SARS legal responsibilities like Workman’s Compensation, bargaining councils, CIPC, BEE compliances etc.

COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Shelf company registration Business registration Directors and public officer amendments Deregistration of companies and CC's Annual returns of companies and CC's Share register PAYE registration VAT registrations If it has to be done at CIPC or SARS, we will be able to help!

Payroll

We can streamline your payroll process with our comprehensive services. We handle everything from calculating wages, processing payments, and managing tax withholdings to ensure accurate and timely processing. Trust us to handle your payroll while you focus on growing your business.

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F.A.Q

Is it possible to not pay tax in South Africa?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Among all the tax types such as income tax, VAT, capital gains tax etc, you will find that some way or another you are paying taxes.

However, you can plan for taxes. Using the law to your advantage by structuring your expenditures in a tax efficient manner.

We do have guidelines and systems that can lead to you paying considerable less taxes.

Contact us and tell us what your current tax landscape looks like, maybe we can help you lower your tax burden like we have done for countess others.  

Well, how can I pay less tax?

Accountants make their living by saving their clients’ money and time, in short getting an accountant is the most cost effective option.

Contact us and tell us what your current tax landscape looks like, maybe we can help you lower your tax burden like we have done for countess others.

But how does an accountant get it right so that I pay less tax.

We record your financial transactions into organised accounts on a periodic bases depending on your volume and complexity. Then we take this information, advise you on how to spend your money more tax-wise, and then utilize the income tax breaks available to you to lower your tax liability.

Over time you become more taxwise, and we help you save tax money – sometimes piles of it.

Later we create more tax deduction opportunities by implementing business structures and systems.

The trick is to start the process. Contact us so that we can help you, like we have helped so many others.

Do you do tax for individuals?

Yes, we do

I have started a new business. Can you help me, I don’t know what I must do next?

Yes, we would love to assist you. Make an appointment and bring your documentation, like your company registration and bank account - if you have, with. Come and tell us what you are doing, and we will help you to map out your next few steps and explain the path ahead.

A new adventure could be daunting but to us it is something exiting, and it can lead to a bucketload of fun.

When do I have to register for VAT and what does it involve?

As soon as you reach R1 000 000.00 turnover in a 12-month period or less, you need to register for VAT – quickly. SARS does show their claws if you take your time.

Give us a call and let us explain it to you. Like all taxes – it is never that simple, but it is not that bad either, as long as you get it right and keep it right.

I have a business that has been running for a few years and need a new accountant. Wil you be able to assist me with SARS COIDA CIPC and the bargaining counsel?

We are geared to be a one stop shop and to take over your operations seamlessly. We use the latest technologies and most of our processes is done online and remotely.

Do I have to trade in a company?

No, you can trade in your own name.

There is most of the times good reason to rather use a company to trade in than your known ID number.

You need to consider that a registered company incurs maintenance costs, and to justify these expenses, it must fulfill certain requirements.

The justification lies in the risks associated with your trade. Will you face the risk of bankruptcy? Do your clients require you to operate as a registered company before considering you as their supplier? Are tax grants or deductions more accessible to a registered company?

Most of the times it is better to use a company since it has the function to safeguard your personal wealth when your trade goes belly up.

Give us a call to discuss your options 

How can I improve my cash flow, or more precisely - Why don’t I have money in the bank?

Cashflow management is something you need to pay attention to, daily – it does not happen by itself.

So, start early and keep at it.

Here is a couple of things you can start working on:

  • Monitor and forecast cash flow - It mans you need to create one and use it. It will give you insight on future cashflow dead zones and once you recognise one, you can plan around it.
  • Streamline accounts receivable, sometimes a % deposit from your clients avoid the deed to for expensive credit.
  • Optimize accounts payable - discount for cash is what you are looking for.
  • Manage inventory efficiently, dead stock can lead to dead companies.
  • Control expenses, especially your personal expenses. 
  • Secure financing when needed and is affordable.
  • Plan for seasonal variations.
  • Seek professional advice. 

How long should I keep my slips and documentation.

There are many rules in law on how long to keep documentation. The go to rule is the SARS rule: “Five years - counting from the date of you submitted your return”.

So, if you submitted your 2022 return on the 31 of January 2023 – then start counting from 1 March 2021 until 5 years after you submitted on 31 January 2023 This gives you ruffly 7 years to be safe.

Some documentation like purchasing assets and property is even longer.

Our rule is to keep documentation like you pay taxes - until after I died.

Home office claim - Can I claim my bond's interest costs as part of my claim?

Yes, but… There is a long list of if’s, but’s, and when’s before they will allow a home office deduction and even more if it is your bond interest.

Be pared to scratch for documents and do some planning and work, but if you are a commission earner or rent you home, it is still well worth the effort.

Normal employees and office bearers (directors, etc.) will not be allowed to claim their bond’s interest that was often the largest part of the claim.

See the blog below if you want to read more about this.

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  • 37 Magnolia Street, Morgenster, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Blog

What are the admin penalties in my dormant company from SARS all about.
01Feb

What are the admin penalties in my dormant company from SARS all about.

  •  2024/02/01 04:37 PM

It explain how to what the penalties for late submission is all about.

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I want to start a company, but what legal responsibilities would I have?
18Oct

I want to start a company, but what legal responsibilities would I have?

  •  2023/10/18 04:37 PM

Responsibilities of a director

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Home office claim - Why was my bond's interest cost denied by SARS as part of my claim?
18Oct

Home office claim - Why was my bond's interest cost denied by SARS as part of my claim?

  •  2023/10/18 03:59 PM

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SARS income tax administrative penalties – why? What? and what now?
16Jun

SARS income tax administrative penalties – why? What? and what now?

  •  2020/06/16 12:00 AM

Dripping penalties with the potential to decimate our finances

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  • 37 Magnolia Street, Morgenster, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Registered Professional Accountant (SA) - SAIPA 20067 Registered Reviewer (SA) - SAIPA 20067 Registered Tax Practitioner - SARS PR2038173 CIPC 2014/048467/07