TestamentaryWills & Estates can be complex and important legal issues. Use LegalWrite to get you started. Documents include: Last Will & Testament and Codicils.

MatrimonialDivorce and maintenance can be costly procedures. LegalWrite can assist with the correct documentation, such as:

Specimen Divorce Summons; Application for Maintenance; Settlement Agreement; Standard Particulars of Claim in Respect of Divorce; Minor Children Regulation 2; Summary of Settlement issues and more.

BEEBEE has become an important component of doing business in South Africa. LegalWrite’s basic guide to BEE sets out in a practical and user-friendly manner all that you need to know about BEE. The content covers what is BEE, Broad-Based BEE (B-BBEE), key definitions, the 7 elements of BEE, the BEE Scorecard, the BEE turnover thresholds (QSEs, EMEs and Generics), to whom does BEE apply, Verification, Sector Codes and more.

GeneralGeneral documents include:

Trust Deeds and related letters; Confidentiality Agreements; Power of Attorney; Disclaimer Clause, Indemnity; Sale of motor vehicle agreement; Suretyship; Electronic terms and conditions and more.

Legal GlossaryEnhance your understanding of legal agreements, procedures and processes with the use of our glossary of most commonly used legal terms

In Association with:

JHB +27 11 304 3000 • CT +27 21 522 7400 • DBN +27 31 537 7100 www.pastel.co.za

© Sage Pastel Accounting 2013

Includes:• A precedent library of more than 100 legal documents• Basic guide to the Consumer Protection Act• Basic guide to the 2008 Companies Act• Introduction to Tax• Basic guide to Labour Law• Basic guide to BEE• Legal glossary

LegalWrite assists in simplifying legal matters by providing you with an extensive range of standard, editable legal documents and useful information on key areas of law.

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Your lawyer in a box.

Running a business demands a range of different skills. LegalWrite assists in simplifying legal matters by providing you with an extensive range of more than 100 standard, editable legal documents, basic guides to the Consumer Protection Act, the 2008 Companies Act, labour law, BEE as well as an introduction to tax and a glossary of legal terms. This will give you a better grasp of the law and allow you to produce valid legal letters and agreements without incurring the high cost of legal fees. It’s even better than having a 24-hour attorney!

LegalWrite has been prepared and developed in association with some of South Africa’s leading lawyers and Softline Sage Pastel. It is a multifaceted program which can be used to create customised legal documents. In addition to the labour, tax and BEE guides you can access professional, legally binding documents which have the look and feel of a lawyer’s touch, at a fraction of the cost.

CommercialAvoid the expense of legal fees and access all the standard commercial documents you may need, all of which are now 2008 Companies Act compliant, for example:

Sale of Business Agreement; Sale of Shares Agreement; Sale of Members Interest Agreement; Partnership Agreement; Trust Deed; Cancellation Agreement; Distribution and Agency Agreement; Association Agreement; Consignment Agreement; Warranty and Indemnity and more.

2008 Companies Act

The new 2008 Companies Act replaces the previous 1973 Companies Act and signifi cantly modifi es company structure and corporate practice.

LegalWrite contains a basic guide to the new Companies Act including an easy to understand comparison table which provides an overview of the changes that the 2008 Act has made to the previous 1973 Act. Included in the LegalWrite suite of legal documents, all of which are 2008 Companies Act compliant, is a standard memorandum of incorporation and a notice of conversion for the conversion of a Close Corporation to a Private Company.

Consumer Protection ActThe Consumer Protection Act is a new Act providing a number of rights for consumers, while placing various obligations on suppliers.

LegalWrite offers a useful, user-friendly information section summarizing the key areas of the Consumer Protection Act as well as a compliancy checklist which allows for easy implementation of the Act’s provisions. All documents included in LegalWrite’s suite of standardised, editable legal document templates are Consumer Protection Act compliant.

Tax

LegalWrite’s introduction to tax sets out, in simple terms, the different types of taxes which are levied and helps you to identify which tax may be applicable to you and/or your company. It also contains simple guidelines as to certain SARS processes including Disputes, Penalties, Registration as a taxpayer, Registration for e-fi ling and more.

MonetaryNeed a document which will assist you in drawing up fi nancial contracts and collecting bad debts? Templates include:

Letter of Demand; Acknowledgement of Debt; Deed of Suretyship; Credit Application; Loan Agreement and more.

PropertyIf you are buying, renting or selling property, LegalWrite offers the necessary documentation such as: Offer to Purchase; Sole Mandate; Residential Lease; Commercial Lease and more

Labour & EmploymentEnsure that you have documents that will assist you in complying with labour legislation. Labour and Employment documents include: Employee Contract, Domestic Worker Contract; Specimen Code of Conduct; Grievance Procedure and written warnings; Disciplinary Code and Penalties; Service Contract for an Executive and more.

Basic Guide to Labour LawA simple user-friendly guide to labour lawcontaining useful information on 20 keyareas of labour law has now been included.The section includes issues such asDismissals, CCMA, UIF, Leave, Wages,Affi rmative Action, Employment Equity,Skills Development Levies, SETAs,Trade Unions, Employees vsContractors and more.

LW_Brochure2012.indd 1 2013/01/10 1:36 PM

Your lawyer in a box.

Running a business demands a range of different skills. LegalWrite assists in simplifying legal matters by providing you with an extensive range of more than 100 standard, editable legal documents, basic guides to the Consumer Protection Act, the 2008 Companies Act, labour law, BEE as well as an introduction to tax and a glossary of legal terms. This will give you a better grasp of the law and allow you to produce valid legal letters and agreements without incurring the high cost of legal fees. It’s even better than having a 24-hour attorney!

LegalWrite has been prepared and developed in association with some of South Africa’s leading lawyers and Softline Sage Pastel. It is a multifaceted program which can be used to create customised legal documents. In addition to the labour, tax and BEE guides you can access professional, legally binding documents which have the look and feel of a lawyer’s touch, at a fraction of the cost.

CommercialAvoid the expense of legal fees and access all the standard commercial documents you may need, all of which are now 2008 Companies Act compliant, for example:

Sale of Business Agreement; Sale of Shares Agreement; Sale of Members Interest Agreement; Partnership Agreement; Trust Deed; Cancellation Agreement; Distribution and Agency Agreement; Association Agreement; Consignment Agreement; Warranty and Indemnity and more.

2008 Companies Act

The new 2008 Companies Act replaces the previous 1973 Companies Act and signifi cantly modifi es company structure and corporate practice.

LegalWrite contains a basic guide to the new Companies Act including an easy to understand comparison table which provides an overview of the changes that the 2008 Act has made to the previous 1973 Act. Included in the LegalWrite suite of legal documents, all of which are 2008 Companies Act compliant, is a standard memorandum of incorporation and a notice of conversion for the conversion of a Close Corporation to a Private Company.

Consumer Protection ActThe Consumer Protection Act is a new Act providing a number of rights for consumers, while placing various obligations on suppliers.

LegalWrite offers a useful, user-friendly information section summarizing the key areas of the Consumer Protection Act as well as a compliancy checklist which allows for easy implementation of the Act’s provisions. All documents included in LegalWrite’s suite of standardised, editable legal document templates are Consumer Protection Act compliant.

Tax

LegalWrite’s introduction to tax sets out, in simple terms, the different types of taxes which are levied and helps you to identify which tax may be applicable to you and/or your company. It also contains simple guidelines as to certain SARS processes including Disputes, Penalties, Registration as a taxpayer, Registration for e-fi ling and more.

MonetaryNeed a document which will assist you in drawing up fi nancial contracts and collecting bad debts? Templates include:

Letter of Demand; Acknowledgement of Debt; Deed of Suretyship; Credit Application; Loan Agreement and more.

PropertyIf you are buying, renting or selling property, LegalWrite offers the necessary documentation such as: Offer to Purchase; Sole Mandate; Residential Lease; Commercial Lease and more

Labour & EmploymentEnsure that you have documents that will assist you in complying with labour legislation. Labour and Employment documents include: Employee Contract, Domestic Worker Contract; Specimen Code of Conduct; Grievance Procedure and written warnings; Disciplinary Code and Penalties; Service Contract for an Executive and more.

Basic Guide to Labour LawA simple user-friendly guide to labour lawcontaining useful information on 20 keyareas of labour law has now been included.The section includes issues such asDismissals, CCMA, UIF, Leave, Wages,Affi rmative Action, Employment Equity,Skills Development Levies, SETAs,Trade Unions, Employees vsContractors and more.

LW_Brochure2012.indd 1 2013/01/10 1:36 PM

TestamentaryWills & Estates can be complex and important legal issues. Use LegalWrite to get you started. Documents include: Last Will & Testament and Codicils.

MatrimonialDivorce and maintenance can be costly procedures. LegalWrite can assist with the correct documentation, such as:

Specimen Divorce Summons; Application for Maintenance; Settlement Agreement; Standard Particulars of Claim in Respect of Divorce; Minor Children Regulation 2; Summary of Settlement issues and more.

BEEBEE has become an important component of doing business in South Africa. LegalWrite’s basic guide to BEE sets out in a practical and user-friendly manner all that you need to know about BEE. The content covers what is BEE, Broad-Based BEE (B-BBEE), key definitions, the 7 elements of BEE, the BEE Scorecard, the BEE turnover thresholds (QSEs, EMEs and Generics), to whom does BEE apply, Verification, Sector Codes and more.

GeneralGeneral documents include:

Trust Deeds and related letters; Confidentiality Agreements; Power of Attorney; Disclaimer Clause, Indemnity; Sale of motor vehicle agreement; Suretyship; Electronic terms and conditions and more.

Legal GlossaryEnhance your understanding of legal agreements, procedures and processes with the use of our glossary of most commonly used legal terms

In Association with:

JHB +27 11 304 3000 • CT +27 21 522 7400 • DBN +27 31 537 7100 www.pastel.co.za

© Sage Pastel Accounting 2013

Includes:• A precedent library of more than 100 legal documents• Basic guide to the Consumer Protection Act• Basic guide to the 2008 Companies Act• Introduction to Tax• Basic guide to Labour Law• Basic guide to BEE• Legal glossary

LegalWrite assists in simplifying legal matters by providing you with an extensive range of standard, editable legal documents and useful information on key areas of law.

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