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Considering tax emigration? Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages before deciding

Ceasing tax residency in South Africa is a big step to take. If tax emigration from South Africa is something ...

Amarula peppermint crisp tart

The small plum-sized Amarula fruit is well known for its boozy properties; just ask your nearest elephant! Humans and elephants ...

Bobotie pancake stack

Few dishes are synonymous with traditional South African food than the regte egte bobotie. Okay, so maybe boerewors, biltong, pap ...

Hot cross bun muffin

Let’s talk South African Easter Recipes! With Easter just around the corner, hot cross buns are undoubtedly on the top ...

What does being an expat entail?

If you’ve found yourself wondering what the grass looks like on the other side, then it’s time you brushed up ...

Jan Braai’s seafood potjie

Anyone will tell you that there is nothing better than the rich aroma of a seafood potjie. What’s more is ...

Making your own bunny chow

A bunny chow, or bunny as the locals call it, is mouth-watering curry filled inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread ...

Expat Tax Matters: how does the “physical presence” test work?

Tax residency in South Africa can be a complicated thing. You don’t have to live in South Africa to qualify as ...

Three important things to know about getting tax clearance from SARS

If getting your South African tax clearance is something that’s been lingering on your to-do list, here’s what you need to know ...

Can I still own property in South Africa after tax emigration?

While South Africa’s property market is currently considered a buyer’s market, it makes sense that there has been an uptick ...

Boerewors paptert

Boerewors, oh boerewors, how do we love thee, let us count the ways! Let’s stop for a moment to count ...

Beer-braised lamb shanks and mieliepap – South African style

If you’re on the lookout for authentic South African food, you’ve got to add lamb shanks to your list. Our ...

Can I still cash in my South African retirement annuity without “financially emigrating”?

Before tax law changes in 2021, South Africans who relocated abroad could cash in their retirement annuities once they’d formalised ...

Expat Tax Matters: How does the “ordinarily resident” test work?

In a residence-based tax system, your tax status in South Africa determines how much tax you pay, and where. If you ...

Roosterkoek – South African bread recipe

Are you looking for a simple and easy way to wow your guests at your next braai? Why not make ...

Five things to know about your South African retirement annuity before and after turning 55

55 is the legislative age at which retirement from your retirement investments becomes an option. Yes, it is all there ...

What’s the deal with cashing in your South African retirement annuity in 2022?

Retirement annuities (RAs) are tax-efficient investments that allow South Africans to save for their golden years – contributions are tax-deductible ...

Emigration and taxes – what should South Africans consider?

With so many individuals and families emigrating or planning to emigrate from South Africa, it’s important to have a solid ...

Fish on the braai

Nothing describes a summer in the sun more than a succulent fish braai under the blue African sky! Served with ...

What is the 183-day rule for tax residency?

South Africans living abroad have had to come to grips with their tax residency since tax law amendments brought them back into ...

Cashing in your SA retirement annuity after tax emigration – how long must you wait now?

It’s a question that’s top of mind for most South Africans who have relocated abroad permanently: Once I’ve ceased tax residency ...