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…
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There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the tax obligations of South Africans living abroad. Some people think that simply by moving overseas and no longer being physically present in…
Until you have officially terminated your tax residency with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), you are still technically a South African tax resident, even if you’re living overseas. What…
With SARS becoming increasingly crafty in their methods of tracking down South Africans earning an income overseas, it’s important for expats to get their tax affairs in order. This is…
Foreign income tax exemption involves being free from or not subject to taxation by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for remuneration earned for services rendered outside South African borders….
Historically, many Saffas believed the appropriate action for declaring foreign income was simply to file a nil-tax return. The thought process was as they didn’t live on South African soil,…
You’d be surprised how many people ask this question! There’s something very appealing about enjoying the life of a proverbial rolling stone (not the rock band!) that gathers no moss,…
For South Africans thinking about their international relocation, tax planning is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for leaving the country. This is because jetting…
In 2019 it was reported that an estimated 25,000 South Africans were emigrating from the country annually, using their job skills to fund their new expat lives abroad. After the…