In today's article we are going to explore in depth the topic of Exempted Micro Enterprises, a matter that has aroused great interest in society in recent times. We will learn about its origins, its impact on people's daily lives, the implications it has in various areas and the possible solutions that have been proposed to address it. Exempted Micro Enterprises is a complex issue that covers different dimensions, so it is essential to analyze it from different perspectives to understand its scope and adopt measures that contribute to its understanding and eventual solution. Throughout this article, we will delve into the key aspects of this topic that is so relevant today.
This article may be confusing or unclear to readers. (July 2009) |
In South African law, Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) are businesses that are exempt from measurement in terms of the DTI's codes of Good Practice for Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). They automatically qualify as 100% contributors towards BEE, this offers small South African businesses the opportunity to grow as a result of BEE irrespective of the make-up of the shareholding.
In terms of Paragraph 4 of the DTI's "Codes of Good Practice for BEE".
In terms of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes, businesses with a turnover of less than R5 Million qualify as EMEs, but in 2009, two sector charters were released that reduced the turnover required for exemption as follows:
For preferential procurement purposes, EMEs offer clients at least 100% BEE recognition for any purchases that the client has made from that EME. They are required to prove to the client that they qualify, which commonly takes place through the presentation of an exempt certificate.
In terms of codes of good practice, BEE-exempt certificates can be issued by verification agents or auditors/accounting offices if enough supporting evidence is available to prove exemption. EMEs obtain an affidavit from an accredited verification agency to ensure that they qualify, which should signed by the commissioner of oaths. The affidavit is used in place of the BEE certificate and is valid for 12 months from the date it is signed by the commissioner.