If you’re a South African living abroad, you may have heard that SARS (the South African Revenue Service) is actively reaching out to expats about their tax residency status. Whether…
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So, you’ve made the big move, or maybe you’re still planning it. Either way, life as a South African abroad is filled with opportunity. But while you’re building a new…
You’ve taken the plunge and headed overseas. New horizons, new adventures, it’s all incredibly exciting. But even with all that positive change, there’s that minor niggle in the back of…
Imagine this: You’re enjoying the sun on a beach in Thailand, sipping a coconut, when you receive an unexpected email. It’s from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), not a…
Moving abroad can be an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its fair share of complexities, especially regarding taxes. Understanding your tax obligations and ensuring compliance can be daunting…
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…
Many people find tax season stressful, but getting a tax refund can be a welcome surprise. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) may issue tax refunds if you’ve paid more…
Understanding your tax situation can be tricky after emigrating from South Africa to work and live abroad. Leaving the country doesn’t automatically end your obligations to the South African Revenue…
Moving money across international borders can be a complex dance, especially when it comes to paying for services rendered. Exchange control regulations can get complicated, fast! To avoid confusion, we’ve…
As the cost of living in South Africa continues to soar, it’s becoming an increasingly common scenario: one spouse remains in South Africa while the other works abroad, sending money…