SARS Notice of Non-resident Tax Status Letter
This letter confirms that you have ceased to be a tax resident of South Africa and indicates the effective date that tax residency was ceased.
But I emigrated years ago – how can I be liable for tax in South Africa?
Taxpayers who have previously ceased residency through the South African Reserve Bank and obtained the Emigration Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Compliance Status PIN for Emigration, need to cease their Tax Residency with SARS (South African Revenue Services). This was a new requirement introduced in 2022.
Without a Notice of Non-resident Tax Status Letter, issued by SARS, you will still be regarded as a South African Tax Resident.
How to cease tax residency in South Africa
Depending on how complex your situation, trying to cease tax residency in South Africa can be a cumbersome process with complex tax scenarios and even future financial implications on your worldwide and/ or South African sourced income.
Need assistance to cease your South African tax residency and obtain a non-resident tax status confirmation letter from SARS?