Ceasing tax residency changes how SARS taxes you. Your South African citizenship is governed by a separate law, administered by a separate department, and stays in place when you complete…
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Your ability to withdraw your South African retirement savings from abroad depends on your tax residency status with SARS. Janine (not her real name) encountered this when she wanted an…
Working on a superyacht can be an incredible opportunity. You get to travel the world, earn a competitive salary and often receive generous tips from charter guests. But while your…
For many South Africans moving overseas, deciding what to do with the family home is one of the biggest financial decisions in the emigration process. Some people sell property in…
Once you’ve watched the short video below, you’ll see that physically leaving South Africa does not automatically end your tax obligations with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This is…
For many South Africans living abroad, dealing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is something they assume belongs firmly in the past. After all, once you have emigrated, surely…
If you’ve watched the discussion above, you already know that simply moving abroad does not automatically end your relationship with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Many South Africans are…
Thinking about swapping braais and biltong for beaches in Portugal or the urban buzz of London? Moving abroad is thrilling, but it comes with more than packing boxes and booking…
Relocating overseas is a major life decision. But from a tax perspective, booking a one-way flight is only part of the process. If you are living abroad or planning an…
Over the past seven years, more than 50,000 South Africans have taken formal steps to cease tax residency in South Africa, according to the latest data from the South African…