Statutory Returns and Filing Calendars
Most statutory penalties are not for doing something wrong, they are for filing late. This course covers building a calendar of what each entity owes, to whom and by when, and running it so nothing slips.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Inventory of entities, and what each one owes to whom
- 02Building the calendar: returns, deadlines and lead times
- 03Ownership, a second pair of eyes and escalation before the date
- 04Proof of filing, acknowledgements and where to keep them
- 05Late filing: penalties, condonation and putting it right
- 06Changes that trigger an out of cycle filing
- 07Reporting filing status to the board without a spreadsheet sprawl
What you will gain
- List what each entity in a group must file
- Build a calendar covering every return and deadline
- Assign ownership and a checking step to each filing
- Keep proof of filing and of acceptance
- Handle late filings, penalties and remedies
- Report filing status to the board
Who should attend
- Company secretaries and statutory administrators
- Compliance officers with filing duties
- Finance staff managing group entities
- Corporate service providers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
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- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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