Jurelio
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Jurelio
Financial Consulting — Cape Town, South Africa

Clarity for every financial decision

From tax structuring to retirement planning and business finance, Jurelio turns complicated money questions into decisions you can actually make — backed by advisers who know the South African landscape inside out.

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By the numbers

Trusted with real money, real decisions

17
Years advising South African clients
R2.1bn+
In assets under ongoing advisory
940+
Individuals and businesses served
96%
Clients who renew with us annually
What clients say

Straight talk, no jargon, real results

Jurelio walked us through a company restructure that had three previous accountants stumped. They explained every SARS implication in plain English before we signed anything.

Debra Isaacs
Founder, Isaacs & Co. Interiors, Claremont

I'd put off retirement planning for a decade out of sheer confusion. One session with their team and I finally had a number, a timeline, and a plan I understood.

Sipho Radebe
Senior Engineer, Woodstock

What sets them apart is that they call before problems happen, not after. Our provisional tax has never been late since we moved to Jurelio.

Anika Bezuidenhout
Director, Bezuidenhout Logistics
The advisers

People who put their name on the advice

Portrait of Marcus van der Merwe, founder and senior financial consultant at Jurelio

Marcus van der Merwe

Founder & Senior Financial Consultant

Nineteen years in wealth and tax advisory, with a focus on family businesses transitioning between generations.

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Thandiwe Nkosi

Head of Retirement & Estate Planning

CFP-accredited, Thandiwe has helped over 300 clients build retirement plans that actually survive contact with real life.

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Priya Govender

Corporate Finance Lead

Formerly with a Big Four firm, Priya now spends her time helping Cape Town SMEs raise capital and restructure debt sensibly.

Portrait of Michael Adams, tax and compliance consultant at Jurelio

Michael Adams

Tax & Compliance Consultant

Michael's specialty is making SARS deadlines a non-event — provisional tax, VAT, and audits handled quietly and on time.

Our services

A full financial practice, not a single specialty

Notebook and planning framework used for personal financial planning sessions

Financial Planning

Personal financial roadmaps covering budgeting, debt, investment allocation, and long-term goals, reviewed annually as your life changes.

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Tax Advisory & Compliance

Income tax, provisional tax, VAT, and SARS correspondence handled end to end, with proactive planning to keep your liability legitimate and low.

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Retirement & Estate Planning

Retirement annuities, preservation strategy, and estate structuring designed to protect what you've built for the people who matter.

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Investment Advisory

Independent, product-agnostic investment guidance aligned to your risk profile — no house-brand funds, no hidden commission pressure.

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Business & Corporate Finance

Cash flow forecasting, funding applications, and restructuring advice for owner-managed businesses across the Western Cape and beyond.

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Company Formation & Structuring

From CIPC registration to holding company structures, we set new and growing businesses up on a tax-efficient footing from day one.

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From the ledger

Our Latest Guides

Notes and explainers from our advisers, written for people who want to understand their money — not just be told what to sign.

SARS tax documents referenced in a guide about provisional tax deadlines 14 March 2025
Tax

Provisional Tax Deadlines Every Sole Proprietor Should Diarise

A plain-language walk-through of the August and February submission windows, and what happens if you miss them.

Retirement planning consultation illustrating the two-pot retirement system guide 27 February 2025
Retirement

Two-Pot Retirement System: What Changed and What It Means for You

Marcus van der Merwe breaks down the new withdrawal rules and how they should — and shouldn't — change your contribution strategy.

Business owner meeting used to illustrate a guide on reading cash flow statements 9 January 2025
Business Finance

Reading a Cash Flow Statement Like a Lender Does

Priya Govender explains the three ratios most South African banks check before approving business finance.

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