Yes, you did read the title of this blog correctly. As an expat you can escape income tax – but only if you move to certain countries. So if paying…
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Earlier this year the world was shocked by the Panama Papers which were leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). These papers contained confidential information with in-depth transactional…
If you’ve worked overseas while you were a resident of South Africa you may be exempt from South African tax for the period you worked abroad. The exemption is a…
Many South Africans living abroad aren’t aware of their rights and the possible tax relief available to them if South Africa has a Double Tax Agreement (DTA) in place with…
Cross-border finance is becoming increasingly common. More and more people are either investing offshore, or moving abroad and moving funds between different jurisdictions. But although the process of transferring funds between countries…
We’ve discussed financial emigration and fund transfers in some length in the past few months, but not everyone understands tax clearance and how it works. Unfortunately, most South Africans get…
If you’re a South African living abroad and you draw a pension or annuity from South Africa you could save substantial tax if certain requirements are met. As a tax…
Many South Africans who have relocated abroad test the international financial waters before making any unnecessary decisions about their money. Others simply cannot contemplate another big change – for no…
Proposed tax reforms relative to South African trusts are significant, to say the least. If you live overseas and are a trust beneficiary or donor it’s important to keep your…
Tax return season commenced on 1st July, and so people across SA and South African expats living abroad are seeking South African tax services regarding how to file their individual tax return…