Local experience and industry expertise

Cape Town's diverse economy and unique industries offer opportunities for audit, advisory and tax firms to provide specialised services tailored to the needs of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Industries unique to the Cape Town region which may require these specialised services, include:

• Tourism and hospitality: Cape Town is renowned for its tourism industry, with attractions such as Table Mountain, Robben Island and the Cape Winelands drawing millions of visitors annually. Audit, advisory and tax services tailored to hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and travel agencies are essential to support this sector.
• Renewable energy: Cape Town and the Western Cape province are emerging as hubs for renewable energy development, particularly in wind and solar power. Companies involved in renewable energy projects require specialised financial and regulatory expertise to navigate investment opportunities, project financing and government incentives.
• Information Technology and start-ups: Cape Town has a growing tech sector, with numerous start-ups and tech companies establishing a presence in the city. These businesses often require advisory services related to funding, technology commercialisation, intellectual property protection and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Wine Industry: The Cape Winelands region, encompassing towns like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, is renowned for its wine production. Wineries and vineyards in this region may require specialised accounting, taxation and advisory services tailored to the unique challenges of the wine industry, including agricultural tax incentives and export regulations.
• Creative and media: Cape Town is a hub for the creative and media industries, including advertising, film production, design and digital media. Creative businesses often require advisory services related to intellectual property rights, contract negotiations, project financing and international expansion.