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How to get your importers code from SARS and save thousands on tech purchases
Shopping in South Africa for technology can be both frustrating and expensive. If it’s not available in South Africa, you’ll ...
How can an offshore trust protect your assets? What South Africans need to know
Curious about how to safeguard your assets using offshore trusts? South Africans seeking enhanced asset protection face a multitude of ...
Fatima Sydow
Believe it or not, South African flavours aren't all about steak and chops on the braai with braaibroodjies. Instead, another ...
Tax talk: How many types of double tax are there?
While there is a saying that the best things in life come in twos, this does not apply to tax ...
The facts on emigration and withdrawing from your retirement annuity before and after 55
Retirement annuities are tax-efficient vehicles meant to help you save during your working years so that you can provide for ...
Mouthwatering koeksister recipe
If you have a penchant for something sweet after dinner, most Saffas would agree; you’d be hard-pressed to find anything ...
How to stir up a lip-smacking Bovril gravy
Have you ever fully prepped yourself for tucking into a seemingly average mash and gravy meal only to find yourself ...
How do you offset capital gains losses?
Capital gains tax is a subject that we’ve covered frequently in our blogs. We’ve discussed who needs to pay capital ...
What is exempt foreign employment income in South Africa?
With SARS becoming increasingly crafty in their methods of tracking down South Africans earning an income overseas, it’s important for ...
South African pepper steak pie
The infamous South African pepper steak pie wields tremendous savoury power. It can either leave you wracked with nostalgia if ...
Looking to immigrate to Italy: tax incentives to move to Italy
There’s no shortage of excellent reasons to immigrate to Italy, from magnificent landscapes to cultural delights and cuisine. You can ...
Mauritius: A perfect haven for South African expats and business owners
For South Africans seeking a fresh start abroad or considering starting a business in another country, the culmination of their ...
Dividends tax exemptions in South Africa: the facts and figures
What is dividends tax and how does it affect South Africans living abroad? What are the dividends tax exemptions and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
