Ceasing tax residency changes how SARS taxes you. Your South African citizenship is governed by a separate law, administered by a separate department, and stays in place when you complete…
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Your ability to withdraw your South African retirement savings from abroad depends on your tax residency status with SARS. Janine (not her real name) encountered this when she wanted an…
For many South Africans living abroad, ceasing South African tax residency feels like a clear milestone that’s naturally achievable. You’ve moved overseas, started a new job, opened local bank accounts…
If you’ve watched the discussion above, you already know that simply moving abroad does not automatically end your relationship with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Many South Africans are…
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…
Relocating overseas is a major life decision. But from a tax perspective, booking a one-way flight is only part of the process. If you are living abroad or planning an…
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…
Moving abroad is exciting. New opportunities, new experiences, and the thrill of living in a different country are all part of the adventure. But for South African expats, it’s important…
You’ve moved abroad, started your new life, and gone through the tax emigration process. You’ve waved goodbye to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), or so you thought. But it’s…
Left South Africa for a new international adventure? You might think that simply packing up and leaving means you’re off the hook for SA taxes – but that’s not the…