Overview 

Beneficial Ownership compliance is no longer optional – it is a legal requirement. Accountants, company secretaries, trustees, and administrative professionals must ensure that Beneficial Ownership information is submitted correctly, updated timeously, and aligned with the latest regulatory expectations. This webinar will direct you through the essential principles, reporting requirements, and compliance processes to ensure your practice or organisation remains legally protected. You will be shown how to handle both simplex and complex entities, which documents to use, and how to respond to common challenges when dealing with the CIPC, Master of the High Court, and SARS. 

Join Jolene Grenfell on the 20th of August 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm as she unpack the evolving regulatory requirements around Beneficial Ownership. This foundational-level session will provide you with practical insights, legislative context, and hands-on guidance to help you remain fully compliant. You will leave with a clear understanding of your role in the Beneficial Ownership chain and the potential consequences of getting it wrong.   

Learning objectives 

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies and knowledge: 

• Gain an awareness of and an understanding of Beneficial Ownership.  

• Acquire full knowledge of the general information the CIPC, Master and SARS requires you to lodge with them.  

• Competently lodge information and documents for beneficial ownership as required by the CIPC, Master and SARS.  

• Be able to correctly and adequately submit any change in beneficial ownership information to the CIPC, Master and SARS.  

• Have full knowledge of the consequences of non-compliance.  

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Origin of Beneficial Ownership and what is Beneficial Ownership.  

• Definitions of Beneficial Ownership in terms of the Regulators of South Africa and legislation: Companies Act 71 of 2008 (as amended), Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001, as amended, General Laws Amendment Act 22 of 2022, The Trust Property Control Act, 1988. 

• Supporting documents to use and when to use them. 

• Simplex entities vs Complex Entities 

• Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers 

• Deregistered entities and re-instatements 

About the presenter 

Jolene Grenfell 

Jolene Grenfell is an experienced and dedicated Senior Compliance Officer at Sekretari (Pty) Ltd, where she has been an integral part of the team since 2015. She began her career at Sekretari as an Accounts Assistant, where she developed a strong foundation in financial administration and client service.

Over the years, Jolene has grown into a key role within the compliance department, taking on increasing responsibilities and demonstrating a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and statutory obligations. Her portfolio of expertise includes:

• Serving as the POPI Compliance Officer, ensuring that client data and company practices align with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

• Managing Annual Return Compliance, including the monitoring, preparation, and submission of annual returns to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

• Overseeing the conversion and lodgement of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and Accountability Supplements, ensuring accurate and timely filings in accordance with legislative requirements.

• Handling the lodgement and registration of amendments and new instructions with CIPC, including company name changes, directorship amendments, and other corporate statutory updates.

Jolene is known for her meticulous attention to detail, commitment to compliance excellence, and dedication to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance. Her extensive experience and client-centric approach make her a valuable asset to the Sekretari team and its clients.

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Advocates. 

• Attorneys. 

• Estates administrators. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal Academic. 

• Candidate attorneys. 

• Law Students. 

• Paralegals. 

Price 

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)  

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)  

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users) 

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Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

About SA Legal Academy 

Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training from SA Legal Academy. 

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