Comparisons
Independent, editorial comparisons of the tools, software, insurance and training providers tradespeople actually use. No referral fees. No affiliate commission.
CIDB Grade vs B-BBEE Level: What's the Difference?
CIDB grade measures your contracting capacity; B-BBEE level measures transformation. Two different things you often need at the same time for South African construction tenders. Here is how they compare.
Employee vs Labour-Only Subcontractor
BCEA rights, UIF and COIDA, who deducts tax, the LRA section 200A presumption, CCMA risk and when SARS or the CCMA reclassifies a labour-only subcontractor as an employee.
JBCC vs NEC vs GCC: Which Building Contract?
JBCC, NEC and GCC 2015 are the three standard-form contracts you will meet on South African projects. JBCC suits buildings, NEC suits collaborative engineering, GCC 2015 suits public works. Here is how they differ.
NHBRC vs CIDB vs Trade Registration (DEL / PIRB / SAQCC)
NHBRC, CIDB and trade-body registration cover different work in South Africa. NHBRC is for home builders, CIDB is for tender eligibility, and your trade body (DEL, PIRB or SAQCC Gas) licenses your actual trade. Here is which one you need.
Provisional Taxpayer vs PAYE/Salary
Provisional taxpayer (IRP6) versus PAYE on a salary: who it applies to, when you pay, the returns, the 10% and 20% penalties, and the cash-flow difference for South African tradies.
Should You Register for VAT?
Not registered, voluntary VAT registration from R120,000, or compulsory over R2.3 million: the VAT thresholds, input claims and admin compared for South African tradies. Rate stays 15%.
Small Claims Court vs Magistrates' Court vs Adjudication
Owed money on a South African job? The Small Claims Court handles up to R20,000 with no lawyer, the Magistrates' Court handles larger amounts, and contract adjudication is fast but only exists if your contract says so. Here is how to choose.
Sole Trader vs (Pty) Ltd vs Close Corporation
Sole proprietor, private company (Pty) Ltd or close corporation for a South African tradie: liability, tax, CIPC registration, admin and tendering compared. No new CCs since 2011.
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