How to Get a SARS Refund For Small Business by Daniel Baines

Maximise your refund. Understand your tax. Grow with confidence.

Navigating South Africa’s tax system as a small business owner can feel overwhelming. This guide transforms complexity into clarity. Tax expert and attorney Daniel Baines breaks down SARS procedures in plain language, offering entrepreneurs and business owners the insight to reclaim what’s rightly theirs.

💡 Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand how income tax, VAT, PAYE, and dividends tax affect your business structure from sole proprietorship to private company 
• Use real-life examples and step-by-step guidance to file accurate returns and confidently pursue refunds even with no prior tax training
• Determine whether you should operate as a sole proprietor, partnership, or company based on what aligns best with your purpose and growth goals 

🎯 Who this book is for:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs just starting out
• Small-business owners who haven't studied tax formally
• Anyone wanting to reduce tax liability, file with peace of mind, or reclaim overpaid amounts

This book bridges the gap between legal jargon and lived experience: offering practical tax wisdom grounded in real business journeys 

📘 Why it matters:

At The Growth Shelf, we believe knowledge is freedom. When you understand your tax rights and how to claim them you don’t just save money; you reclaim agency over your business’s future.

Whether you're launching your first venture or already running operations, this book offers clarity, confidence, and actionable insight for South African business builders ready to lead with integrity.