While they likely left South Africa in the pursuit of better opportunities, many expats eventually discover that the grass on the other side isn’t as green as it is back…
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It’s an exciting thing – getting a job overseas or deciding to emigrate to settle in a new country. As exciting as it is, however, relocation (whether permanent or temporary)…
As a South African who has recently emigrated and is now working and living abroad, it may take you some time to wrap your head around the intricacies of your…
South Africans living abroad are facing a significant shift in procedures from the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This change comes with a warning for expats regarding their tax compliance….
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 there’s a phrase that can send shivers down the spine of any and every person – it’s definitely ‘SARS tax auditing’. Aside from causing heart palpitations, what else happens…
Tax residence in South Africa can be a slippery concept to grasp. Even though you might have left South Africa permanently a number of years ago, if you visit home…
As a South African, even if you’re living and working overseas, you may still be considered a tax resident and liable to pay tax back home. This is because South…