So, you left South Africa a while ago (like, ten years or so) and ended up on the other side of the world. But here’s the thing: you never officially…
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Suppose you’re planning an international relocation from South Africa or you’re already living abroad. In that case, it’s time to think about the tax implications of emigrating from South Africa…
Tax residency in South Africa is no straightforward matter. Although you might have lived abroad for a number of years already, if you return to the Republic often enough and…
Many South Africans think that the act of physical emigration is sufficient to sever all ties with their home country. Unfortunately, this is not the case. While you might have…
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 a South African, it’s important to know that your relationship with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is complicated. How so? Well, you don’t actually have to live…
It is estimated that more than 1 million South Africans have emigrated and are now residing offshore permanently. With these numbers rising daily, it makes sense that the South African…
Historically, many Saffas believed the appropriate action for declaring foreign income was simply to file a nil-tax return. The thought process was as they didn’t live on South African soil,…
Tax legislation in South Africa regarding expats tends to be a little confusing. This confusion has resulted in expats seeking clarity on this topic by raising questions about what the…