For South Africans living overseas, inheriting assets from abroad can feel straightforward at first — until you try to move the money, transfer ownership, or stay compliant with South African…
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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…
For many South Africans planning to relocate abroad, structuring finances ahead of departure is a critical step. But what may seem like a simple transfer of assets between spouses could…
If you’re a non-resident property owner earning rental income in South Africa, you may have experienced a frustrating surprise. Your bank freezes or delays access to your rental income and…
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…
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…
If you have recently relocated overseas, it is completely normal to feel confused by South Africa’s tax jargon. Two terms in particular cause the most frustration for expats: tax clearance…
South Africans working abroad often assume they’re “off the taxman’s radar,” especially if their employer is not registered for employees’ tax in South Africa. But that assumption can get expensive,…
If you are a South African working abroad, you already know how tricky South African expat tax can be. Between understanding tax for expats in South Africa, confirming whether you…
If you’re a South African working or living abroad, you’ve probably heard friends confidently throw around phrases like the 183 day tax rule or the 60 day test. Some swear…