Many South Africans find themselves straddling two worlds – their new country of residence and the one they left behind. While many emigrated with no intention of returning, some left…
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The amendment of Section 10(1)(o)(ii) of the Income Tax Act in 2020, which brought foreign employment income back into the South African tax net, has understandably caused confusion and anxiety…
As you prepare to embark on a new adventure outside of South Africa, you must think about your taxes. Although there are other more exciting aspects of planning your international…
If you’re planning to leave South Africa for good, there’s a critical piece of paperwork you cannot overlook: a Non-Resident Tax Status Confirmation Letter from the South African Revenue Service…
South African tax residents living abroad have faced increased expat tax obligations since March 2020, when tax laws were amended. Previously exempt from South African tax, these individuals are within…
If you are a South African and your employer asked you to work in another country for more than six months while payroll remained in South Africa and taxes were…
When it comes to South Africa’s exchange control and taxation systems, big changes are underway. As the country modernises its systems, it is vital for South African expats to stay…
Heads up! The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is cracking down on people who live outside South Africa but might still be liable to pay taxes here. You could be…
In a post-pandemic world, more South Africans are ditching the office for a laptop lifestyle, either working for SA companies from overseas or striking out on their own as digital…
Clarifying the three-year rule – you don’t need to wait three years to tax emigrate after relocating
Despite having been in effect for a number of years already, there is a fair amount of uncertainty about how tax emigration and retirement annuity withdrawals work in South Africa,…