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SOUTH AFRICA · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS · CROSS-BORDER

Clarity for
complex business.

Finance, tax, corporate and cross-border advisory for foreign-owned businesses operating and investing in South Africa, with bilingual support for Chinese investors.

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Sound advice Solid foundations

More than accounting. A finance partner who understands how business works.

Cedarstone helps international business owners turn financial information into better decisions, build reliable compliance foundations and navigate the practical realities of operating in South Africa.

Advice grounded
in operations.

Focused support for the financial, regulatory and cross-border matters that shape day-to-day performance and long-term growth.

01

Finance Management & Virtual CFO

Management reporting, cash flow, budgeting, controls, costing and decision support for growing businesses.

02

Tax & Corporate Compliance

Practical coordination of tax, CIPC and ongoing compliance, supported by appropriately registered specialists where required.

03

Funding & Project Advisory

Financial models, business plans, bank application support, feasibility analysis and financial coordination for major projects.

04

Cross-Border Trade & Market Entry

Import economics, customs coordination, operating structures and market-entry support for international businesses entering South Africa.

Built for owners navigating growth, complexity and a new market.

Foreign-owned businesses operating in South Africa

Manufacturers, importers and wholesale distributors

Companies preparing to invest or establish locally

Growing businesses without senior in-house finance capacity

18+years in finance and business management
10years of Southern African experience
ZAR 1B+advised on financing and capital projects exceeding ZAR 1 billion
CPA · TAX ADVISORProfessional qualifications in accounting and taxation

Clear thinking.
Practical execution.
Quiet confidence.

  1. 01

    Understand the business

    We begin with the operating model, commercial priorities and the decisions management needs to make.

  2. 02

    Make the position visible

    We turn financial, tax and compliance information into a clear view of risk, cash and performance.

  3. 03

    Build the right response

    We set priorities, coordinate the right specialists and stay close to implementation.

A CONFIDENTIAL FIRST CONVERSATION

Bring us the issue
that keeps returning.

Tell us what is changing, where the uncertainty sits and what decision you need to make. We will help you define the next practical step.