Quick answer: South African expats may access their retirement annuity before age 55 if they have ceased South African tax residency and maintained non-resident status for three consecutive years. For…
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If you’ve watched the discussion above, you already know that simply moving abroad does not automatically end your relationship with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Many South Africans are…
You might have already left South Africa, settled into life abroad, and started paying tax in your new country. But for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), your relocation is…
Thinking about swapping braais and biltong for beaches in Portugal or the urban buzz of London? Moving abroad is thrilling, but it comes with more than packing boxes and booking…
Relocating overseas is a major life decision. But from a tax perspective, booking a one-way flight is only part of the process. If you are living abroad or planning an…
If you’re a South African planning a permanent move abroad, you’ve probably found yourself wondering on more than one occasion: What happens to my retirement annuity if I emigrate? More…
Over the past seven years, more than 50,000 South Africans have taken formal steps to cease tax residency in South Africa, according to the latest data from the South African…
Packing up your life to move abroad is a massive adventure, but it comes with a checklist of complex financial decisions. Whether you’re swapping a braai on the Highveld for…
You’ve done it – you’re finally making the move abroad. Between visa applications, relocation plans, and farewell dinners, it’s easy to overlook one small detail with big consequences: your money…
Ever wished you could pack up, start fresh in a new country, and actually get paid to do it? It might sound like clickbait, but for South Africans exploring emigration…