Understanding the process of submitting an exchange control application to the South African Reserve Bank is a formality and a crucial step for individuals and corporations engaging in cross-border transfers….
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A series of exchange control regulations characterise South Africa’s financial regulatory landscape to manage the flow of capital in and out of the country. Among these, Exchange Control Regulation 10(1)(c)…
When exploring business operations in South Africa, it’s vital to consider the unique South Africa exchange control regulations and the rules governing the transfer of income and capital abroad. Understanding…
Exchange control is a fundamental concept in international economics and finance that plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of currencies across borders. Governments implement exchange control measures to…
In the past, exchange control policy relating to distributions from an inter vivos trust were complex and restrictive, which meant that the processes involved in transferring money out of South…
The Minister of Finance and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have been hard at work these past few years modernising exchange controls. One of the first changes made in…
Back in the days of South Africa’s stringent exchange control regime, loop structures were prohibited. The whole idea was to prevent capital from flowing out of the country, but it…
The South African Reserve Bank’s Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) issued four new circulars in May this year amending the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers (AD Manual). This important…
If you hold shares in a South African company and you plan to relocate abroad and ultimately change your tax status from resident to non-resident, there are some things you…