Local experience and industry expertise

This BDO office is based in Pretoria, but services the diverse economy and unique industries of greater Gauteng, North-West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. These offer opportunities for audit, advisory and tax firms to provide specialised services tailored to the specific needs of our local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Industries unique to these regions which may require these specialised services include:

• Tourism and hospitality: North-West, Mpumalanga & Limpopo is renowned for its tourism industry, with attractions from the wildlife in Pilanesberg to the greater Kruger National Park, together with the Panorama Route, private lodges etc 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
• Automotive: Pretoria is a hub for the automotive industry and a number of big car brands have a presence in the city. Entities in this industry often require specialised services related to incentives that can be claimed, contract negotiations, project financing and international expansion 
• Renewable energy: this industry has grown exponentially in the last couple of years. Companies involved in renewable energy projects require specialised financial and regulatory expertise to navigate investment opportunities, project financing and government incentives
• Agricultural: BDO has numerous clients in this sector, covering all 4 provinces listed above. Farms in this region may require specialised accounting, taxation and advisory services tailored to the unique challenges of agricultural tax incentives and export regulations 
• Retail: Our clients in this sector are located across all 4 provinces listed above. These businesses often require audits, advisory services on the adoption of retail technologies such as point-of-sale systems and automated inventory management, or data analytics to improve operational efficiency.