The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially announced the filing deadlines for the 2026 South Africa tax season, giving South Africans abroad early notice to prepare their tax affairs…
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South Africans looking to move funds offshore are facing a far stricter regulatory environment as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) reshapes how cross-border payments are assessed and approved. The…
For many South Africans living and working overseas, tax compliance is often treated as an afterthought. But when it comes to expat tax in South Africa, what you don’t know…
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….
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…