South African Expat Tax: Are You Liable or Exempt?
Recent changes to South Africa’s tax laws have caused a bit of panic and confusion in the expat community. Previously expats were able to claim exemption from paying tax on their international employment income if certain requirements were met. This legislative...
How do I Open a Non-Resident Bank Account in South Africa if I Live Abroad?
If you’re a South African living abroad and you’ve been doing your homework on the ins and outs of financial emigration, you’ve probably come across the terms “Non-Resident Banking Account” and “Blocked Rand Account”, or even “Emigrant’s Capital Account” on your...
MP 336(b) Form: What It Is & Why You Need It
When it comes to the South African Reserve Bank, there’s a form for everything, and for everything a form. That is to say: our central bank loves paperwork! So what exactly is the MP 336(b) form, and when would you need to use it? The answer to that is pretty simple....