So, you’ve probably heard people talking about getting a “South African tax clearance certificate.” Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: the South African Revenue Service (SARS) no longer issues…
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Did you know the South African Revenue Service (SARS) no longer issue paper-based tax clearance certificates? It’s true! In 2015, SARS switched to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) system, a…
Whether you’re a South African expat living abroad or a newcomer to South Africa, understanding the tax system and obtaining and maintaining a Tax Number from the South African Revenue…
Moving abroad? Don’t forget about taxes! While it’s understandable that you’re excited to make the move, overlooking the tax implications of your emigration from South Africa can be costly. Here…
Whether you’re emigrating from South Africa as an individual or as a family, there’s a lot to think about, and if you’re a business owner, the list of considerations gets…
If you have permanently relocated from South Africa (or you’re planning such a move), one of your biggest concerns is likely to be how you’re going to deal with moving…
South Africans abroad can no longer claim blanket exemption on their foreign employment income, since amendments to taxation law brought expats back into the clutches of the South African Revenue…
The South African Reserve Bank recently confirmed that they are investigating the possibility of launching a “digital rand” and that this research should be complete sometime next year. A rising…
The focus and intent of this document is to collaborate with National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) with the view to share our learnings obtained whilst extensively…
One of the most stressful parts of being a South African expat is dealing with SARS. Everything tax-related just seems to be extra complicated, especially from outside the country. If…