The 13th of October 2020 was a big day for recent and soon-to-be South African expats. It’s the day the National Treasury laid down the law and confirmed changes to…
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When the time comes to seek out greener pastures in another country, there’s a process involved that calls for something we all dread: paperwork. Having the right documentation and following…
If you are thinking about leaving the country, you might want to know if you are allowed to keep your South African bank account open in South Africa when the…
With just under four months remaining to complete your financial emigration from South Africa before legislative amendments kick in and tie up your retirement funds for three years, choosing the…
A big important decision was reached recently in Parliament, after the National Treasury (aka Treasury) and the South African Revenue Service (aka SARS) presented to the Standing Committee on Finance….
Have you heard the latest news regarding the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill that will change the way SA expats access their retirement annuity funds when emigrating from the country?…
Relocating overseas is so much more than packing up your belongings, booking a flight and moving your family abroad. There’s a lot more to consider! For instance, have you thought…
So you’ve just been granted permanent residency after leaving South Africa, which has got you pondering: do you still have to apply for financial emigration now that you’re a resident…
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…
If you are a South African working and/or living abroad, it is prudent to be reminded of the imminent tax and exchange control changes that may affect you from next…