South Africa: Business Environment
Business law in South Africa
Legal Framework
- Independence of Justice
- Yes
- Equal Treatment of Nationals and Foreigners
- Foreign nationals can expect to receive an impartial trial from the country's judicial system.
- The Language of Justice
- Any of the 11 official languages of South Africa.
- Recourse to an Interpreter
- Interpreter services are available if the language of the proceedings is not understood by the accused.
- Sources of the Law and Legal Similarities
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The legal system is based on Roman-Dutch law and English common law.
South African commercial laws and company laws are similar to the laws of the United Kingdom. - Checking National Laws Online
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Acts Online
Legislation South Africa
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