{"product_id":"pbo-registration-public-benefit-organisation","title":"PBO Registration (Public Benefit Organisation)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 working days (SARS processing time)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold font-bold\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003ePBO Registration is essential for non-profit organisations (NPOs), trusts, and companies in South Africa that conduct public benefit activities and wish to receive tax exemptions from SARS. This status allows your organisation to be exempt from income tax, donations tax, and potentially other taxes, significantly boosting your ability to channel resources directly into your charitable or social impact initiatives. Furthermore, obtaining PBO status and Section 18A approval enables your organisation to issue tax-deductible receipts to donors, encouraging greater financial support. Our service guides you through the entire application process, ensuring your organisation meets all SARS requirements for this crucial tax-exempt status, allowing you to focus on making a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold font-bold\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSARS PBO application preparation and submission\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance on complying with PBO requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow-up and communication with SARS on your behalf\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssistance with Section 18A approval (if applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceiving and forwarding your official PBO approval 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