Our Services

1. Acceptance of Terms

By engaging EKL Accountants ("EKL", "we", "us") for any Bookkeeping, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Company Registration, BEE Certification, Business Consulting, or related service, or by using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

2. Our Services

EKL Accountants provides Financial, Taxation, and related services to individuals, private companies, non-profit organisations, and schools across South Africa. The exact scope of each engagement will be confirmed in writing (by email, letter of engagement, or signed proposal) before work begins.

3. Client Responsibilities

• You agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information and documentation required for us to perform the agreed services.
• You remain responsible for the accuracy of information supplied to us, and for any statutory submissions made in your name based on that information.
• Delays in providing requested information may affect our ability to meet statutory deadlines (e.g. SARS or CIPC filing dates).

4. Fees & Payment

Fees are quoted per engagement and communicated before work begins. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, invoices are payable within the terms stated on the invoice. We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts in arrears.

5. Confidentiality

We treat all client information as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties except where required by law, requested by a regulatory authority (such as SARS or CIPC), or with your consent.

6. Professional Standards & Limitation of Liability

Our services are performed with due care in line with applicable professional and regulatory standards. To the extent permitted by law, EKL Accountants' liability for any claim arising from our services is limited to the fees paid for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim. We are not liable for losses arising from inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the client.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, and the EKL Accountants name and logo — is the property of EKL Accountants and may not be reproduced without permission.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement with reasonable written notice. Fees for work completed up to the date of termination remain payable.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms can be directed to info@eklaccountants.co.za or +27 11 297 7981.

Thank you

EKL Accountants is committed to protecting your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the service, we may collect: your name and contact details, identification and company registration documents, financial and tax records, and information you submit through our website contact form.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide Bookkeeping, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Company Registration, BEE Certification, and related services.
• To communicate with you about your engagement.
• To meet our legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. submissions to SARS or CIPC on your behalf).
• To respond to enquiries submitted via our website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on your consent, the necessity of processing to perform our services under our engagement with you, and our obligation to comply with South African law.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with relevant authorities (such as SARS or CIPC) as required to deliver our services, or with third-party service providers who assist us (e.g. software or hosting providers), under confidentiality obligations.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

We retain client records for as long as necessary to provide our services and to meet statutory retention requirements (including SARS record-keeping requirements), after which records are securely disposed of.

7. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

8. Cookies & Website Data

This website does not use tracking or advertising cookies. Any information submitted through our contact form is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "last updated" date above will reflect the most recent revision.

10. Contact Our Information Officer

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at info@eklaccountants.co.za or +27 11 297 7981.

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