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Guide
Doing legal business in South Africa
Everything you need to know about practising in South Africa as an English or Welsh solicitor, setting up a law firm office, or requalifying as a South African attorney.
01 Sep 2021
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South Africa has the second largest economy in Africa and is the only African member of the G20.
It was ranked 84th in the World Bank’s ease of doing business index in 2020.
The South African economy is diverse, with key areas of economic activity including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, tourism, and financial and legal services.
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