Although the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has relaxed exchange control rules significantly in the past few years in order to make cross-border transactions less onerous, there are still limits…
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Just because you’re not planning on emigrating from South Africa any time soon, doesn’t mean that your finances have to remain in the country. You can still move your money…
If you’re emigrating, you’ve probably already arranged the packing and moving of your belongings. You’ve likely already sorted out passports, visas and flights for your family members, and you have…
Given that most expats living overseas still have family back home, being an offshore beneficiary to a South African estate is inevitable for many at some point in the future….
If you’re already living overseas, you’re probably making plans to complete your financial transition. If you’re still plotting your international relocation, it helps to know exactly how you’re going to…
When it comes to moving money out of South Africa, there are rules and limitations on when and how much you’re allowed to shift offshore. In terms of our exchange…
If you’re a South African living abroad, and you haven’t formalised your emigration or wrapped up your financial affairs back home, you’re entitled to use your Foreign Investment Allowance to…
If you’re a South African resident or you’re living temporarily abroad, there’s an offshore allowance limit as to how much money you can move out of the country every year…
Living abroad with financial interests back in South Africa means you’re probably used to living and thinking in two currencies and making international money transfers. But have you ever stopped…
2020 has been a LOT. With panic and uncertainty resulting from a global pandemic, now is the perfect time to talk openly about the future. It’s time for a little…