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On this page, we keep you up to date with Amos news and legislation.
What is a restraining order?
An application for a restraining order may be based on a relationship that has ended and one of the partners has become so attached to the other that he or she cannot let go. A restraining order can be imposed if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person against whom the...
Are you a party to an assault?
An assault typically involves two parties, one being the perpetrator and the other the victim. Have you been charged with or been a victim of assault? Download our instructions for both situations. It's always a good idea to consult a lawyer in a criminal case, whether you...
Dissolution of a limited company and its taxation
Setting up a limited company is made easy, but dissolution is not. Dissolving a limited company is a carefully regulated process, where both the company law and tax issues have to be handled carefully and in the way required by law. The winding-up process involves...
Dismissal of an employee for reasons related to the person concerned
Dismissal of an employee for reasons attributable to the employee requires the issue of a warning. The employer must ensure that the warning has been given correctly and that the reason for dismissal exists before proceeding with the dismissal, in order to avoid any potentially costly...
Can an estate be sold or donated?
It is perfectly possible to transfer a share of the estate to another person. It is worth bearing in mind all the tax consequences. After the death of the deceased, a partner in the estate can transfer his or her share of the estate to another person, for example by selling or donating it. This can be anyone...
Tax audit from a business perspective
It is likely that every business will be subject to a tax audit at some point in its life. Below I set out how a tax audit works, the rights and obligations of the taxpayer and what to do in the event of an audit....
Mergers of limited liability companies
A merger under the Companies Act means a situation where the assets and liabilities of the merging company are transferred to the acquiring company and the merging company ceases to exist. A merger is a very definite process and usually takes about 5-6...
Acquisition of own shares in a limited company
Acquisition of own shares refers to a situation where a company acquires its own shares from its shareholder voluntarily for consideration by agreement between the parties. The Companies Act gives a very free hand to the acquisition of own shares. On the other hand...
Lay-off of an employee
A worker is temporarily laid off if the employer temporarily suspends work and payment of wages if the conditions set out in the Employment Contracts Act are met, and the worker stops working, although the employment relationship remains in force. Suspension...
Dismissal of an employee for production and economic reasons
An employer may terminate an employment contract if the available work is substantially and permanently reduced for economic, production or restructuring reasons. A temporary reduction in work does not justify dismissal....