About TaiAscend
Empowering Organisations and Funds With VAT Recovery Solutions
With deep technical expertise and a proven track record of securing positive SARS rulings, we have helped Funds achieve significant, recurring, and retrospective VAT recoveries.
Trusted Partners
Our Commitment
TaiAscend is committed to delivering specialist, high-impact VAT recovery solutions by leveraging our team's diverse professional expertise across tax, legal, investments, and fund governance.
We are driven by a passion for enhancing client value, solving complex financial challenges, and delivering tailored solutions with a personal touch. At our core, everything we do is designed to generate measurable value for Funds and their members.
Why Choose TaiAscend?
Specialized Expertise & Proven Success:
We have a successful track record of securing VAT recoveries across a variety of Funds, including public and private pension Funds, medical aid Funds, and collective investment schemes.
Savings Opportunity:
Our approach applies an alternative method of VAT apportionment based on the domicile of a Fund's investments — unlocking refunds that are typically left unclaimed.
High-Caliber & Diverse Team:
Our leadership team brings extensive experience across tax, legal, investment management, fund governance, and regulatory compliance.
Client-Centric Value Proposition:
Tai Ascend's process is designed to deliver value directly back to the Fund and its members.
Our Team
The Minds Behind The Story
LUYANDA BAMBISA
Director & Founder | Growth & Client Value
ZINHLE GUMEDE
Associate Director | Governance & Compliance
HUBERT STEENKAMP
Director & Founder | Investment & Fund Insight
OREARABILE MPETE
Operations | Client Delivery & Communication
CHRIS EAGAR
Associate Director | VATiQ Technical (Legal & Tax)