Overview 

International tax continues to evolve rapidly as governments and tax authorities respond to globalisation, cross-border transactions and the increasing complexity of multinational business structures. Changes to international tax rules, tax treaties, transfer pricing requirements and global tax initiatives can have a significant impact on South African businesses and their clients. 

Join Adv Christel van Wyk on 21 October 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm as she provides an update on key international tax developments and explores their practical implications for South African taxpayers and tax practitioners. The webinar will assist attendees in understanding recent developments, identifying potential areas of risk and applying international tax principles effectively in practice. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand key developments and emerging trends in international taxation and their relevance to South African taxpayers. 

• Identify the international tax principles and legislative developments that may affect cross-border transactions and multinational businesses. 

• Understand the practical application of tax treaties and international tax rules when advising clients on cross-border transactions. 

• Identify potential international tax compliance requirements and areas of tax risk associated with cross-border activities. 

• Apply current international tax developments to professional practice and provide informed guidance to clients and businesses. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• International Tax Developments and Trends 

• Recent developments in international taxation 

• Global tax reform and international tax initiatives 

• Key developments affecting South African taxpayers 

• Emerging international tax risks and trends 

• Cross-Border Taxation 

• Taxation of cross-border transactions 

• Residence and source principles 

• Foreign income and cross-border activities 

• Double taxation considerations 

• Tax Treaties 

• Overview and application of Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) 

• Treaty residence and allocation of taxing rights 

• Withholding taxes under tax treaties 

• Relief from double taxation 

• Treaty interpretation and practical considerations 

• Transfer Pricing 

• Overview of transfer pricing principles 

• The arm’s-length principle 

• Cross-border related-party transactions 

• Transfer pricing documentation and compliance considerations 

• International transfer pricing developments 

• International Tax Compliance and Risk 

• Key compliance obligations for taxpayers undertaking cross-border transactions 

• Common international tax risks 

• Tax authority scrutiny and audits 

• Penalties and interest arising from non-compliance 

• Practical considerations for tax practitioners 

• Practical Application 

• Applying international tax principles to real-world scenarios 

• Identifying potential tax risks in cross-border arrangements 

• Practical considerations when advising clients on international tax matters 

About the presenter 

Adv Christel van Wyk 

Christel van Wyk is a General Tax Practitioner (SA) and a practicing Advocate in the Northern Cape, registered with The South African Institute of Taxation. With over 25 years of experience in both legal and tax fields, her expertise spans corporate international tax, tax avoidance, dispute resolution, and policy work. She has held key positions in both the private and public sectors, serving as a legal advisor to an international bank and a property company, and later leading significant roles at SARS, EY, SAICA, and the Office of the Tax Ombud. 

Christel's broad experience includes legislative submissions, tax dispute strategy, and heading various tax-related divisions. In 2023, she founded her own tax and legal practice. Academically, she holds a BA Law degree from the University of Stellenbosch, an LLB from UNISA, a Diploma in Taxation from the University of Johannesburg, and a Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Advocates. 

• Attorneys. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal academisc. 

• 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. 

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