SARS' PROJECT AMABILLIONS
How to prepare for a more aggressive SARS collecting
an extra R75 billion - ARE YOU PREPARED?
In Person Seminar by Dr Daniel N Erasmus | CPD Accredited
Johannesburg: 01 September 2025
Cape Town: 03 September 2025
Webinar: 05 September 2025
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
ZAR 649.00 (extended until the event date)
ZAR 899.00 (not applicable)
URGENT EVENT UPDATE – 19 AUGUST 2025!
In 2024, ABD won their matter against SARS in the Tax Court. SARS took the matter on appeal. The appeal was meant to be heard in the Supreme Court of Appeal on 19 August 2025.
As you know, our Dr Daniel N Erasmus has been the lead attorney for ABD since the matter began, preparing the case for both the Tax Court and the Appeal Court. He will be discussing the case at the PROJECT AMABILLIONS SEMINAR series (details below), with the introduction of his new book, Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial.
This all comes at a critical juncture for two reasons.
- First, Dr Erasmus is conducting a series of seminars (details below). In these seminars, I will unpack my tax risk management strategy, focusing on how to prepare when faced with audits and other Revenue interactions. I will also explore the ABD v C SARS case, using it to draw out key lessons for taxpayers and advisors.
- Second, he is releasing my new book, Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial. Every seminar attendee in September will receive a free electronic copy. While the book is framed around transfer pricing, the strategies and principles it outlines come directly from the Tax Risk Management Playbook I have refined over more than 30 years in practice.
It is now more important than ever to attend this critical seminar series!
Sign up now for this insightful in-person seminar with Dr Daniel N Erasmus
In April 2025, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced an ambitious initiative to bolster tax revenue collection by an additional R75 billion over the medium term. This move comes in response to the government’s decision to reverse a proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase, which was initially intended to address fiscal shortfalls.
Dr Daniel Erasmus has built a distinguished career representing multinationals in complex tax disputes, defending close to ZAR 60 billion in contested assessments. Remarkably, the average taxpayer represented paid less than 3% of the amount claimed. These successes are driven by Dr Erasmus’ bespoke tax risk management strategies and specialised representation techniques, honed over decades of engagements with SARS and other African revenue authorities.
With SARS targeting an additional ZAR 75 billion in tax collections, multinationals and large corporates should expect a surge in audits and intensified scrutiny. Now, more than ever, organisations must prepare proactively to safeguard their bottom line.
In this high-impact three-hour, in-person seminar, Dr Erasmus will unveil the core tax risk strategies and audit-handling methodologies previously taught to senior executives at institutions such as the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).
Remember: Every ZAR 1 saved adds directly to your organisation’s bottom line. That single Rand saved equates to at least ZAR 20 in turnover—and it takes far less effort to save that ZAR 1 than it does to generate ZAR 20 in revenue.
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Key Event Info
- PRESENTER: Dr Daniel N Erasmus
- EVENT TYPE: In-Person SEMINAR
- DATE: Johannesburg – 01 Sept 2025 | Cape Town – 03 Sept 2025 | Online – 05 Sept 2025
- TIME: 09h00 – 13h00
- CPD HOURS: 3 Hours (Verifiable)
YOUR PRESENTER
Dr Daniel N Erasmus
Dr. Erasmus specialises in tax controversy, with a broad focus on complex domestic and international tax matters, and a particular emphasis on tax disputes and tax risk management. With over 30 years of experience, his expertise spans all aspects of tax planning, administrative proceedings before revenue authorities, and tax litigation.
He holds a PhD in Tax and Constitutional Law and serves as an adjunct professor of international tax and transfer pricing. Dr Erasmus also supervises the MSc in South African Tax Law, jointly offered by Middlesex University and the Academy of Tax Law. He is the author of several authoritative textbooks on taxation.
Key Topics Covered
- Strategic Tax Risk Management for Multinational Groups
- How to Prepare for a SARS Tax Audit
- Navigating SARS Audits to Avoid Litigation
- Litigation Preparedness: When All Else Fails
- Alternatives to Tax Litigation
Who should attend
This seminar is essential for professionals involved in strategic decision-making and tax compliance:
- C-Suite Executives — Understand how SARS’ intensified enforcement will impact your organisation
- Tax Managers & Tax Professionals
- Legal Advisors & Tax Representatives
- Accountants & Compliance Officers
What you will gain
Attendees will leave equipped to:
- Design and execute effective tax risk mitigation strategies
- Prepare comprehensively for revenue authority audits
- Manage audits to minimise risk and avoid litigation
- Leverage low-risk dispute resolution alternatives
- Maximise retained earnings through proactive tax governance
Johannesburg Event
- DATE: 01 September 2025
- TIME: 09h00 – 13h00
- VENUE: Seven Villa Hotel & Spa, 160 Helen Road, Strathavon, Sandton
Cape Town Event
- DATE: 03 September 2025
- TIME: 09h00 – 13h00
- VENUE: Southern Sun The Cullinan, 1 Cullinan Street, Waterfront, Cape Town
Online Event
- DATE: 05 September 2025
- TIME: 09h00 – 13h00
- VENUE: Online – ZOOM
EVENT INVESTMENT
Early Bird Fee: ZAR 649.00 (if received by 15 August)
Regular Fee: ZAR 899.00 (after 16 August)
- SAIT Members Receive a 15% Discount – If you are a SAIT member, email info@academyoftaxlaw.com to receive your discount code.
- 10% Discount for Group Bookings over 3 people – email info@academyoftaxlaw.com to receive your discount code.
CPD
Attending this seminar will secure a certificate of completion for 3 hours CPD.
Payments & Cancellations
- Payments can be made via EFT or Credit Card/ Debit Card (PayPal)
- All payments must be made at least 3 days before the commencement of the event.
- Cancellations:
- Only written notice of cancellation will be accepted.
- If the cancellation occurs more than 4 working days before the event, no cancellation fee will be charged.
- If the cancellation occurs less than 4 working days before the event, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
- Delegates who book and fail to attend will be liable for the full event fee.
- ATL’s liability in the case of the event being cancelled will be limited to a refund of the event fee.
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