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African-Breese- Specialty-Foods

African Breese Specialty Foods: South African shop in Canada (home from home)

Canadian South Africans… what do you do when a lekker South African treats craving hits? We’ve got the answer for ...
voluntary-liquidation-south-africa

Voluntarily liquidating a South African company: what tax residents and non-residents should know

In the face of tough times, many directors and shareholders have had to make difficult business decisions. One of the ...
tax-residence-south-africa

Expat tax compliance: take action now to avoid financial penalties from SARS

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has recently increased its penalty enforcement, targeting individuals who fail to submit their tax ...
kerrie-noedelslaai

South African noodle salad (Kerrie Noedelslaai) for a braai

Are you looking for an easy curry noodle salad recipe for your next cookout or braai? Kerrie noedelslaai is the ...
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Breaking News – SARS implements new Tax Compliance Status process: what you need to know

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has changed its Tax Compliance Status (TCS) process, with the introduction of the "Approved ...
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The lowdown on relocation allowance taxation in South Africa

Relocating for work purposes can be challenging and stressful, both from a logistical and cost perspective. In the past, the ...
ceasing-south-african-tax-residency

Financial Emigration before 2021 does not mean you have ceased SARS tax residency

If you have financially emigrated before 2021 it does not mean that you have ceased your tax residency with SARS ...
simba-chips-south-africa

The ins and outs about Simba Chips and their flavours!

Gone are the days when chips flavours were stock-standard salt and vinegar, or cheese and onion. Nowadays, you can get ...
taxes-in-portugal-for-foreigners

Relocating to Portugal? You might be able to claim tax back

Portugal is currently a popular migration destination due to its ranking as the fourth most peaceful country in the world, ...
Cadbury-sweetie-pie-recipe

A Sweetie Pie recipe to make at home

Think of the most melt-in-your-mouth South African treat that evokes hmm-hmm-hmm every single time. Think of whipped crème (or vanilla ...
south-african-cabbage-bredie-recipe

Cape Malay cabbage bredie recipe

If ever there was a South African dish to remind us of our childhoods, cabbage bredie has to take first ...
country-that-pays-you-to-live-there

Countries that pay you to move there

Have you been dreaming of living abroad or relocating from your current country but are worried about how you will ...
south-african-unit-trusts

South African unit trusts: do you pay capital gains tax on unit trusts?

According to the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) at the end of 2021, the total net asset ...
Capital-Gains-Tax

Tax warning for South Africans looking to emigrate: What you need to know

Leaving South Africa doesn't necessarily mean escaping the South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax system. As a nation, we are ...
rav01-form-sars

Moving abroad? Here’s what you need to know about how to update your SARS details

Once you’ve left South Africa permanently and relocated abroad, you have a duty to inform the South African Revenue Service ...
Tax-compliance-status-pin

Protect your foreign income from SARS with these two documents

If you’re a South African who has relocated abroad for work, it’s important for you to be informed on the ...
Stryve-biltong

Stryve Biltong

If you’re looking for a high-protein snack that fits the ideals of sports nutrition and gives you an authentic taste ...
Requirements-for-uk visa-from-South-Africa

Brexit has laid out the welcome mat for South Africans looking to work in the UK

The UK's immigration requirements have experienced radical reforms since Brexit, making it easier for South Africans to live, work and ...
share-certificate-south-africa

Don’t overlook share endorsement: vital requirement for non-resident shareholders in South Africa

If you hold shares in a South African company and you plan to relocate abroad and ultimately change your tax ...
oxtail-potjie-recipe-with-red-wine

Delicious oxtail potjie dumplings

Oxtail is exquisite for potjie! Oxtail potjie layered with the right ingredients guarantees tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection that allows you to ...
early-withdrawal-from-retirement-annuity-south-africa

New rules for cashing out South African retirement savings: understanding the tax implications

Numerous updates to the rules around retirement plans in South Africa have been implemented by the National Treasury and the ...