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…
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Retirement annuities are a popular retirement planning option in South Africa. According to the South African Reserve Bank, assets in retirement annuities totaled R2.9 trillion at the end of June…
As the end of 2023 draws near, this is your reminder to make use of your annual exchange control allowances in order to move money out of South Africa. To…
If you are one of thousands of South Africans who relocated abroad permanently and completed financial emigration through the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) before March 2021, it’s important for…
When you emigrate from South Africa, you can leave most things behind. High crime levels? No longer a worry. Load shedding? Forget about it. Hadedas? Gone! One thing you cannot…
Most South Africans started paying into their retirement annuities long before they even considered emigrating, with the plan to have enough savings squirreled away to see them through as they…
When considering the planning involved in emigration from South Africa, there is so much more to it than packing boxes, booking flights and arranging passports and visas. You will also…
As the cost of living continues to soar, many South Africans are considering emigration for financial reasons. With other countries offering stronger currencies, free healthcare and education, moving abroad has…
Emigrating and getting ready to leave all your troubles and taxes behind? Not so fast. There are a few things to consider first, such as your tax resident status 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…