Until you have officially terminated your tax residency with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), you are still technically a South African tax resident, even if you’re living overseas. What…
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The current political and economic climate in South Africa has made it increasingly important for taxpayers to consider ways of safeguarding their wealth. In the face of the country’s instability,…
The 2023 SARS Tax Season kicked off in July. If you’re a South African living overseas you might be tempted to think that this doesn’t apply to you, but there’s…
If you’re emigrating, you’ve probably already arranged the packing and moving of your belongings. You’ve likely already sorted out passports, visas and flights for your family members, and you have…
If there’s one thing that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) wants to do, it’s make taxpayer compliance as easy as possible. With tax compliance being key to its successful…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) rules over a tax domain that is residence-based. This means that all tax residents are expected to pay tax on their income, whether it…
If you are planning to leave South Africa permanently or you have already relocated abroad, you will need to apply for a non-resident tax status confirmation letter from the South…
If you’re a South African living and working abroad, it’s likely that you’re weighing up your options when it comes to tax emigration after the changes brought into effect by…
Did someone say “tax refund”? Yes, that’s a real thing. Believe it or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) isn’t always about taking all of your money. Sometimes SARS…
South Africa has a residence based tax system. This means that if you are considered a resident for tax purposes, you are expected to pay income tax on your worldwide…