South African homeowners could walk away with significantly more money when selling their property, thanks to a recent change by SARS to capital gains tax (CGT) rules in South Africa….
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You’re settling into your day in London, Sydney, or Toronto when your phone buzzes. A message from SARS pops up. Before jumping to conclusions, take a breath. Not every unexpected…
If you’re a non-resident property owner earning rental income in South Africa, you may have experienced a frustrating surprise. Your bank freezes or delays access to your rental income and…
If you’re a South African with big plans to move to the UK, or you’re already there, it’s time to rethink your finances. The UK has scrapped its preferential non-domiciled…
Many South Africans living abroad still have investments back home. This might include shares in listed companies, family businesses, or portfolios that generate dividends in South Africa. For many expats,…
For many South Africans living abroad, tax can feel like “out of sight, out of mind.” But even if you have left the country without formally ceasing tax residency in…
If you have recently relocated overseas, it is completely normal to feel confused by South Africa’s tax jargon. Two terms in particular cause the most frustration for expats: tax clearance…
South Africans working abroad often assume they’re “off the taxman’s radar,” especially if their employer is not registered for employees’ tax in South Africa. But that assumption can get expensive,…
If you are a South African working abroad, you already know how tricky South African expat tax can be. Between understanding tax for expats in South Africa, confirming whether you…
If you’re a South African working or living abroad, you’ve probably heard friends confidently throw around phrases like the 183 day tax rule or the 60 day test. Some swear…