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The perfect milk tart cupcake recipe for every occasion
Are you looking for the ultimate delicious treat for parties, church bazaars, weddings, christenings, school cake sales, braais, or other ...
Recent exchange control updates expats MUST know about!
The South African Reserve Bank's Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) issued four new circulars in May this year amending the Currency ...
Expats, this one document could save you thousands in taxes – get your SARS Non-Resident Confirmation Letter now!
If you are planning to leave South Africa permanently or you have already relocated abroad, you will need to apply ...
Boerewors Near Me – Where to Find Boerewors in the Top 28 Cities Around the World
Boerewors needs no introduction to the average South African, or their nearest friends, for that matter. This delectable braai sausage ...
Section 8C of the Income Tax Act and SARS: the facts for non-residents
The sourcing and retention of highly skilled and competent staff is an important consideration for any employer. Various methods are ...
Section 7C of the Income Tax Act: Loans to trust at preferential rates
Financial planners and their clients have, as part of the estate planning process, been using interest free loans (or loans ...
Bruin Poeding
Once upon a time, way back in the day – and we mean way back in the day when farmhouses ...
Immiaccount Australia
If the thought of going through the emigration process seems daunting, you'll be pleased to know that some countries are ...
Will moving abroad affect my tax obligations? What every South African must know before emigrating
You’ve planned every logistical aspect of your relocation abroad, but have you given much thought to the tax and financial ...
South African Skuinskoek aka Diagonal Cake
As South Africans, we love our pap en sous and our spoek en diesel, but that doesn't mean we're not ...
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 ...
