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Reg No: 2016/457521/07

Tax, Accounting
& Secretarial
Services

Professional financial services across South Africa. Three branches, one uncompromising standard of excellence.

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About Novus

Precision in every
financial detail

Novus delivers professional accounting, tax, and company secretarial services with unwavering commitment to accuracy and compliance. With branches in George, Stellenbosch, and Gauteng, we serve businesses across South Africa.

Our team of qualified professionals — including CA(SA), GTP(S.A), and TAO(S.A) accredited directors — brings decades of combined experience to every client engagement. We don't just process numbers; we build financial foundations.

R2.5B+

Tax Returns Filed

100%

SARS Compliance

Professional Office

15+

Years Tax Practice

Live
SARS Update: 2026 Tax Filing Season opens 1 July Auto Assessments: 1–12 July Non-provisional: 13 July – 23 Oct Provisional: 13 July – 22 Jan 2027 New: PAYE BRS Version 25.3.0 released Alert: SARS Digital Platform maintenance 12–14 June Customs: Weekly List of Unentered Goods updated Legal: Average Exchange Rates Table updated SARS Update: 2026 Tax Filing Season opens 1 July Auto Assessments: 1–12 July Non-provisional: 13 July – 23 Oct Provisional: 13 July – 22 Jan 2027 New: PAYE BRS Version 25.3.0 released Alert: SARS Digital Platform maintenance 12–14 June Customs: Weekly List of Unentered Goods updated Legal: Average Exchange Rates Table updated

15+

Years in Practice

3

Provinces Covered

500+

Active Tax Clients

0

SARS Penalties

Trusted By

Our Clients

What We Do

Our Services

Tax Services

Income Tax · VAT · PAYE · SARS

Income tax returns, provisional tax, VAT registration and returns, PAYE/SDL/UIF submissions, tax clearance certificates, and SARS dispute resolution.

Accounting

Bookkeeping · AFS · Cloud

Monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, annual financial statements, payroll administration, and cloud accounting solutions. Real-time financial insights.

Company Secretarial

CIPC · Annual Returns · Compliance

Company registrations, CIPC annual returns, share certificates, director changes, MOI amendments, and statutory compliance.

Business Advisory

Planning · Valuations · Consulting

Strategic financial planning, cash flow management, business valuations, due diligence, and growth consulting for SMEs and corporates.

Payroll & HR

Payroll · UIF · IRP5

Full payroll processing, UIF registrations, employee tax certificates (IRP5/IT3a), labour compliance, and PAYE reconciliation.

Tax Planning

Structuring · Estate · Retirement

Proactive tax structuring, estate planning, retirement fund optimisation, and cross-border tax advisory for high-net-worth individuals.

How We Work

A proven process
for every client

From initial consultation to ongoing compliance, our structured approach ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Every engagement follows our four-phase methodology.

Discovery & Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive review of your financial landscape, identifying compliance gaps, optimisation opportunities, and strategic priorities.

Strategic Planning

Based on our assessment, we develop a tailored financial roadmap aligned with your business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Implementation

Our team executes the agreed strategy with precision — from filing returns to restructuring entities, ensuring full compliance at every step.

Ongoing Support

Monthly reviews, proactive alerts, and quarterly strategy sessions keep your finances optimised and compliant year-round.

Financial planning

Client Satisfaction

98%

Success Stories

Case Studies

01
Construction

R180,000 SARS penalty reversal

A George-based construction company faced R180,000 in SARS penalties for late submissions. Novus George successfully disputed the penalties, demonstrating reasonable grounds. Full reversal achieved within 6 weeks.

SARS Dispute Tax Compliance
SM

Sarah M.

Construction Director

02
Technology

Startup to scale — full financial setup

A Sandton tech startup needed complete financial infrastructure from day one. Novus Gauteng handled company registration, VAT setup, cloud accounting, and monthly management accounts. Scaled from 3 to 47 employees in 18 months.

Company Reg Cloud Accounting
DK

David K.

Tech CEO

03
Hospitality

Multi-entity restaurant group restructure

A Stellenbosch restaurant group with 4 separate entities needed consolidated reporting and tax optimisation. Novus restructured the group, implemented consolidated management accounts, and reduced overall tax liability by 22%.

Group Restructure Tax Optimisation
LP

Lisa P.

Restaurant Owner

Our Locations

Three branches,
one standard

Each branch is staffed by qualified professionals ready to serve your business needs across South Africa.

Novus Branches

3 locations across South Africa

Western Cape

Novus George

Address

14 Kershout Crescent
Hartland Estate, Mossel Bay, 6500

Director

Jean-Claude Hughes
GTP(S.A) · TAO(S.A)

Hours

Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 13:00

Western Cape

Novus Stellenbosch

Address

23 Lakeside Drive (Stand 4856)
Betty's Bay, 7141

Director

David Ireland
Director

Hours

Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 13:00

Gauteng

Novus Gauteng

Address

Glenluce Drive
Douglasdale, Sandton, 2191

Partner

Jonathan Cosslett
CA(SA)

Hours

Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 13:00

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Insights

Director Insights

Our directors share their expertise, achievements, and perspectives on the evolving landscape of tax, accounting, and business advisory in South Africa.

Tax Advisory

Navigating SARS Dispute Resolution: A R180,000 Victory

JH

Jean-Claude Hughes

Director, Novus George

June 2026

When a George-based construction company faced R180,000 in SARS penalties for late submissions, we demonstrated that reasonable grounds existed. Through meticulous documentation and persistent engagement with SARS officials, we achieved a full penalty reversal within six weeks. This case underscores the importance of maintaining comprehensive records and understanding your rights as a taxpayer.

SARS Dispute Penalty Reversal Tax Compliance
Business Advisory

Restructuring for Growth: How We Reduced Tax Liability by 22%

DI

David Ireland

Director, Novus Stellenbosch

May 2026

A Stellenbosch restaurant group operating four separate entities was struggling with consolidated reporting and mounting tax obligations. By restructuring the group into a more efficient operational framework, implementing consolidated management accounts, and leveraging available tax incentives, we achieved a 22% reduction in overall tax liability while ensuring full compliance.

Group Restructure Tax Optimisation Hospitality
Startup Advisory

From 3 to 47 Employees: Building Financial Infrastructure from Day One

JC

Jonathan Cosslett

Partner, Novus Gauteng

April 2026

When a Sandton tech startup approached us with just three employees and big ambitions, we knew that getting the financial foundation right from day one would be critical to their success. We handled company registration, VAT setup, cloud accounting implementation, and monthly management accounts. Eighteen months later, they have 47 employees and a financial system that scales seamlessly.

Startup Cloud Accounting Scaling

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General Hours

Mon — Fri: 08:00 — 17:00

Sat: 09:00 — 13:00