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…
There’s being a South African citizen, and then there’s being a South African tax resident. Same thing, indeed? You might be surprised to discover that being a citizen and a…
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…
When it comes to South Africa’s exchange control and taxation systems, big changes are underway. As the country modernises its systems, it is vital for South African expats to stay…
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…
In a post-pandemic world, more South Africans are ditching the office for a laptop lifestyle, either working for SA companies from overseas or striking out on their own as digital…
As a South African expat, staying informed about changes in your home country’s financial landscape is crucial, especially when it comes to your hard-earned retirement savings. The recent introduction of…
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,…