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SDA and FIA funds transfer deadline: 24 December 2020
Calling all expats who rely on their Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA) and Foreign Investment Allowance (FIA) in South Africa! Here’s ...
I&J Golden Smackeroos
What’s for dinner kids? We all know that one of the first answers that come to mind in the average ...
What Does It Mean If You Have “Ceased To Be A Resident of South Africa”?
South Africa has a residence-based taxation system. This means that South Africans (even if they’re living overseas) will be taxed ...
Annuities in South Africa: Living Annuity vs Life Annuity
What is a living annuity? What is a life annuity? Is there a difference between the two, and when would ...
South African Carrot Cake
Let’s talk cake; carrot cake to be precise. The origins of carrot cake are largely disputed. Some say it came ...
Money Matters: How to Invest Offshore from South Africa
Investing offshore doesn’t have to be as complicated as it sounds. If you’re a South African, you’re over the age ...
Financial Emigration: Use FinGlobal as Your Trusted Financial Services Provider in SA
With just under four months remaining to complete your financial emigration from South Africa before legislative amendments kick in and ...
Chenin Blanc (South Africa)
When you hear the words “Chenin Blanc”, what comes to mind? Most people think of a crisp white wine, served ...
How Do I Formalise my Emigration if I Have Been Living Abroad for Several Years?
All the talk of financial and tax emigration can get a little confusing, especially if you have never had to ...
The Lowdown on Inheritance Tax in South Africa
If you’re a South African living abroad and you’ve got parents or close family back home, there’s a chance that ...
Best Buttermilk Recipe
Oh no! Your bags are packed, you’re in your seat and you’re about to jet off to a foreign country ...
Springbok Potjie
Springbok meat is uniquely South African. The word “springbok” makes most South Africans think of the national rugby team, but ...
Expat Tax News: Clarity on financial emigration and the ability to withdraw your retirement savings from South Africa
A big important decision was reached recently in Parliament, after the National Treasury (aka Treasury) and the South African Revenue ...
Matthew Mole
When you think of South African music, what comes to mind? For many, it’s Afrikaans music, but what about the ...
The Impact of COVID-19 on South African Rugby
COVID-19 seems to have wreaked havoc on worldwide economies and brought international sports to its knees. South African Rugby didn’t ...
Costs to Consider When Leaving South Africa
If you are thinking of leaving South Africa, you’re probably already obsessing about the costs involved. The currency conversion already ...
Expat Tax Matters: How Does The New Expat Tax Law Affect Couples?
It’s not the most romantic topic for couples to discuss, but it’s one of those big adult things that needs ...
Soetpatats
Everyone has a favourite ‘patat resep’ in South Africa! Soetpatats (or sweet potatoes as they are called in English) are ...
Withdrawing from Retirement Funds Upon Emigration – Everything’s About to Change from March 2021
Have you heard the latest news regarding the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill that will change the way SA expats ...
Expat Tax Matters: Double Tax Agreements With South Africa
What are Double Tax Agreements? How do they work? If the idea of being taxed twice on your paycheque fills ...
Hot Question: Can You Transfer From a Retirement Annuity to a Preservation Fund?
If you’re wondering whether it’s possible for you to transfer funds from a retirement annuity (RA) to a preservation fund, ...
