Tax Emigration versus Financial Emigration: What’s the Difference?
There’s been a huge buzz about financial emigration for South Africans, ahead of tax legislation amendments that come into play in March 2020. With a residence-based tax system, until now, South African tax residents working abroad for more than 183 days (60...
The South African Expat’s Guide to Home Affairs’ Passport Renewal Requirements
It doesn’t matter where you are in the world – if you’re outside of South Africa’s borders you need a valid South African passport to move around. Need a new one? Fortunately, not as difficult as you might think to apply for a new one if you’ve lost yours, or if...
The South African Expat’s Guide: To Getting Out of Your Retirement Annuity
Retirement annuities are financial products offered by insurance providers in order to make it easier for South Africans to save in a tax efficient manner for their golden years. But what happens to this retirement annuity if you no longer plan to retire in South...