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    An analyis of the tax implications for an employer and employee of a deferred compensation scheme.
    (1999) Pardy, Louise.; Mitchell, Lindsay David.
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    A critical commentary and analysis of South African tax legislation affecting the different offshore investment structures that are available to residents.
    (2002) Terry-Lloyd, Jaqueline Jo-Ann.; Mitchell, Lindsay David.
    The aim of this dissertation is to provide a detailed and critical commentary on and analysis of South African tax legislation affecting the different offshore business or investment structures available to residents of South Africa so as to establish which is the most tax efficient structure. The different business structures analysed in this dissertation included the following: • Sole proprietorships. • Partnerships. • Companies. • Trusts. The principle provisions of the Income Tax Act dealt with in this dissertation include the following: • Section 9D. • Section 9E. • Section 9F. • Section 25B(2A). • Paragraph 80 of the Eighth Schedule. The following three countries have been selected as countries of investment choice: • The United Kingdom (a ' designated country'). • Kenya (not a ' designated country'). • The Isle ofMan (a tax haven).
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    A discussion of the concept of the 'place of effective management' in the context of South African law, using internationally established principles of corporate residency from the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia as guidelines to formulating this concept in South African law.
    (2002) Maharaj, Reshika.; Mitchell, Lindsay David.
    The aim of this dissertation is to carry out the following: • Discuss the concept of residency in South Africa and the evolution to the residence basis of taxation in South Africa. • Examine the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) stance on the concept of 'effective management'. • Examine the laws of the United Kingdom, certain European countries and Australia with regard to the concepts of 'management and control', 'management or control', ' place of effective management' and 'effective management'. • Formulate a definition of the term 'place of effective management' in South Africa using these guidelines obtained from the various countries discussed.
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    The en commandite partnership as a tax structuring tool.
    (1999) Brown, Daryn.; Mitchell, Lindsay David.
    The aim of this technical report is to provide a detailed and critical review of the suitability of the en commandite partnership for tax structuring both generally and specifically. The report takes cognisance of the requirements that a financial institution might consider in its determination of the utility of the en commandite partnership as a tax structuring tool in a structured or corporate finance environment. The report begins with an overview of the primarily legal requirements for the creation of a valid partnership. It then considers specifically whether the en commandite partnership is able to take the place of the 'Lessor Trust Arrangement' and researches specific issues germane to the enquiry. Specific legislation dealing with en commandite partnerships is then researched and includes a commentary on the provisions of s 24H and s 8(5)(a) of the Income Tax Act. Practical examples of the use of the en commandite partnership are then considered which challenges the concept of traditional loan finance and suggests the capital contribution as a tax efficient alternative. A consideration of the possibility of a challenge under the anti-avoidance provisions of the Income Tax Act concludes the report.
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    Taxation implications arising from South African residents investing abroad.
    (2009) Stonier, Linda Ann.; Mitchell, Lindsay David.
    South African investors who have invested or plan to invest their funds offshore have to comply with various legislations, more particularly, the Income Tax Act and the Exchange Control Act. The change-over process from a source basis to a world-wide basis has left many resident investors confused. The need for clarity is exacerbated by the amnesty granted to residents of South Africa, in terms of exchange control and income tax contraventions relating to offshore assets. Resident investors put together complex structures using trusts and companies to 'conceal' their assets. This amnesty provided investors with an opportunity to declare their investments and to legalise their foreign investment tax affairs without the fear of criminal prosecution. The practical application of the various tax provisions is complex and the consequences of non-compliance are severe. Many resident investors are unaware that they could apply to them. There are two crucial questions that are the cornerstone of this study and they have a significant impact on the future planning opportunities that may exist: • First, is the use of an offshore trust or foreign company beneficial? • Secondly, what is the most tax-efficient offshore investment vehicle? The aim of this dissertation is to investigate and identify the various forms of tax legislation as it relates to these foreign structures and investment vehicles, and then to provide a focused analysis of the relevant legislation. A case study is provided to facilitate the understanding and research of this topic.
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