Will a plane ticket and a new address be enough to escape your South African tax obligations? Think again. Many expats discover, to their dismay, that simply leaving the country…
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Thinking of a big life change? You’re not alone! Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, but it’s important to understand the tax implications…
As you prepare to embark on a new adventure outside of South Africa, you must think about your taxes. Although there are other more exciting aspects of planning your international…
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…
There are specific rules if you live in South Africa and want to send money to another country. These exchange controls and tax rules are in place to ensure people…
If you’re a South African living abroad, this one’s for you. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made some changes that mean you must check, verify, confirm and double-check…
Are you thinking of packing your bags and heading overseas? That’s incredible! But before you dive headfirst into your new adventure, there’s something important to consider: your taxes. You might…
If you are a South African and your employer asked you to work in another country for more than six months while payroll remained in South Africa and taxes were…
Heads up! The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is cracking down on people who live outside South Africa but might still be liable to pay taxes here. You could be…
Clarifying the three-year rule – you don’t need to wait three years to tax emigrate after relocating
Despite having been in effect for a number of years already, there is a fair amount of uncertainty about how tax emigration and retirement annuity withdrawals work in South Africa,…