South African expats often assume that simply living abroad automatically changes their tax status. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Even if you’ve been living overseas for years, you might still…
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Left South Africa for a new international adventure? You might think that simply packing up and leaving means you’re off the hook for SA taxes – but that’s not the…
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…
Tax season in South Africa can be a stressful time, but the SARS auto-assessment system has streamlined the process for millions of taxpayers. As we approach the 2025 tax season,…
As an expat living abroad, many things are hard to forget about South Africa. One of the most important ones? The South African Revenue Service (SARS). Even if you’re no…
So, you’re a South African living abroad, right? Well, here’s the thing about taxes: even if you’re miles away on the other side of the planet, you’re still a South…
A tax number is essential for anyone living or doing business in South Africa, including expats. It’s a unique identification number issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that…
As a South African working abroad, one of your obligations as a taxpayer is to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest changes the South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolled out….
Whether you’re a South African expat living abroad or a newcomer to South Africa, understanding the tax system and obtaining and maintaining a Tax Number from the South African Revenue…
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…