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What do I have to declare at South African customs?
What do I have to declare at South African customs when entering or leaving the country? It's a question the ...
Expats! Are you still a tax resident in South Africa? Here’s how to find out
Tax residence in South Africa can be a slippery concept to grasp. Even though you might have left South Africa ...
South African braai wood in the UK: Braai the South African way
Making a good braai is serious business amongst Saffas, no matter where they are based in the world. And as ...
Understanding withholding tax in South Africa: A guide for non-residents
There are many different names, classifications and categories for tax - but they all boil down to the same basic ...
Simplifying South African tax directives for expats: what they are and why they matter
If you receive a substantial or usual payment (such as a retrenchment package payout, post-emigration retirement withdrawal payout) or you ...
A delicious South African sweet potato salad
If it's braai time, it's ultimately slaai time! As every Saffa knows, no matter how much meat or braai-broodies you ...
Buying and selling South African property investments: tax implications for non-residents explained
Now that travel restrictions have been lifted worldwide, international buyers are once again taking advantage of the superb investment opportunities ...
Who pays what? The key difference in income tax obligations between residents and non-residents
Knowing what is expected of you from a tax obligation point of view is important when you emigrate from South ...
The Lazy Makoti – Who, what, how did it come to fame?
The Lazy Makoti is a food solutions company based in South Africa that offers cooking lessons, bespoke catering, and recipe ...
South Africans abroad: tax implications on divorce settlement in South Africa
Divorce can sometimes be an ugly word but like everything else in life, it happens. Emotional and practical implications aside, ...
SA Yachties: the facts on the seafarers tax exemption in South Africa and how it applies to you
If you’re a South African who is part of a super yacht crew (or you’re thinking of joining one) and ...
Three misconceptions about the three-year rule on Retirement Annuity withdrawals for South African expats
It’s been two years since the three-year rule was introduced into South African tax law, and there’s still a surprising ...
Chappies (Did you know)
Chappies bubblegum is an iconic brand in South Africa and in fact, have been around since the late 1940s! What ...
Tim Noakes Recipes
Let's paint a little scenario for you… You're at a scientific awards evening, and you're meeting the industry leaders of ...
SARS Voluntary Disclosure: window for non-compliant South African taxpayers to come clean
Non-compliant taxpayers can stop looking over their shoulders and worrying about when the long arm of the taxman is going ...
What to serve with boerewors
Before we go any further, let’s get the details out of the way. What details? For many people, the big ...
South Africa to join the digital nomad revolution with new visa programme
A digital nomad visa programme is in the pipeline for South Africa. This is an exciting and critical development, with ...
International money transfers: What do you need from SARS to move funds from SA if you are no longer a tax resident?
If you have permanently relocated from South Africa (or you’re planning such a move), one of your biggest concerns is ...
Ndlovu Youth Choir AGT 2023 & Original Song
The Ndlovu Youth Choir is a world-renowned South African musical group that started in 2009 as an after-school activity of ...
Tax implications for independent South African contractor vs South African employee working abroad – Who does not qualify for the expat exemption
Foreign income tax exemption involves being free from or not subject to taxation by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) ...
Do I still need to submit my South African tax returns if I’ve emigrated?
South Africans abroad can no longer claim blanket exemption on their foreign employment income, since amendments to taxation law brought ...
