It’s a question that we encounter frequently from South Africans living abroad or planning to move abroad: do I qualify for a state pension in South Africa, and if I…
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If you’ve recently relocated to Australia or you’ve been living down under for some time already, transferring your South African pension to Australia is going to be a priority for…
If you’ve moved to the UK or a move is in the cards for you, one of the things you’re going to have to think about when planning your future…
Can I withdraw my pension fund? What are the rules around pension fund withdrawals in South Africa? Will I have to pay tax on my pension fund withdrawal? If you’ve…
A few years ago South Africans weren’t allowed to transfer the proceeds of their retirement annuities offshore before age 55. In 2008, however, a change in tax legislation made it…
Relocating abroad is such a costly affair, many South Africans who have relocated abroad are wary of moving any existing assets or money left in South Africa. In fact, we…
So you’ve made the decision – you’re taking the leap, shipping off and making a fresh start in the green vales and thronging city centres of the UK. You’ve got…
Whether you’re making a permanent shift, or working in the UK for a few years, there’s a lot to consider. A move like that requires piles of paperwork, suitable accommodation,…
It’s not often that the taxman gives you money, but that’s exactly what will happen if you transfer the proceeds of your South African retirement annuities and preservation funds into…