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South African exit tax explained: what the taxman can and cannot touch when you emigrate
Can SARS tax you on your way out the door? Yes, but not on everything, and not in the way ...
What happens to your South African retirement annuity when you leave the country?
You can close a bank account and cancel a medical aid before you board the plane. But your South African ...
South African working overseas: how 20 years of unfiled returns became a R750 000 SARS demand
Many South Africans who work abroad assume that exempt foreign income means there is nothing to declare and nothing to ...
Tax residency under the spotlight: Why SARS is asking South African expats to prove their timeline
For many South Africans living abroad, ceasing South African tax residency feels like a clear milestone that’s naturally achievable. You've ...
Buying or selling property in South Africa? How non-resident expats can avoid costly mistakes
For many South Africans living abroad, owning a property back home remains an important part of their financial journey. Whether ...
SARS Voluntary Disclosure Programme: what South Africans need to know before SARS comes knocking
No one likes discovering they've made a tax mistake, especially when it involves several years of missed declarations or unpaid ...
Ceasing tax residency and selling your property in South Africa: why timing matters
For many South Africans moving overseas, deciding what to do with the family home is one of the biggest financial ...
What happens to your overseas assets if you only have a South African will when you die?
Many South Africans living abroad build financial lives that stretch across multiple countries. You may own a home in the ...
Cape Town’s food just made the world’s top tables for food
If you're a South African living far from home, here's a bit of good news worth savouring. Cape Town has ...
Crafting perfect koeksisters at home: A taste of SA abroad
Distance has a funny way of sharpening taste buds for memory. For SAFFAs, certain foods don’t just feed nostalgia; they ...
