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Don’t be late! SARS now issuing penalties for overdue tax return submissions
You can be late for work, late for a meeting or late for a date, just don’t be late with ...
Opening a South African bank account after tax emigrating: What you need to know
Many South African residents living overseas may be wondering if they are still allowed to open or conduct a bank ...
Snoek biltong (Bokkoms)
People have been curing fish and meat for centuries, and this tradition is still popular, especially on the South African ...
Expat FAQs: What South Africans abroad should know about SARS auditing
If there’s a phrase that can send shivers down the spine of any and every person - it’s definitely ‘SARS ...
Let’s talk about the overseas travel allowance in South Africa
Just as there are rules for people when it comes to border crossing, there are also rules for money. We ...
A delicious South African mango atchar recipe
Curry with mango atchar South Africa wouldn't know how to serve this dish in any other way, nor would they ...
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 ...
