If a relative in South Africa has died and named you as a beneficiary, there are two separate processes that have to be completed. The first is the winding up…
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Short answer: sometimes, and it depends on three things. Your South African tax residency status, whether you are still active on the SARS register, and the amount you are moving….
Leaving South Africa is rarely just one decision. It’s many smaller decisions made while packing up a life. Like which visa to apply for and what to do with the…
Don’t let your family inherit a legal headache in two countries. If your assets sit in two countries, having a single will may be setting your family up for exactly…
If you’ve watched the discussion in the video below, you already know that inheriting money from South Africa while living overseas can quickly become more complicated than many expats expect….
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…
South Africans have just been given a powerful new way to grow and protect their wealth globally. As announced in the 2026 Budget, the Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA) has doubled…
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…
Budget 2026 brings several inflation-related threshold increases and one important policy change. Most updates are routine adjustments for economic changes, but a new rule will affect tax planning for South…
Every January, South Africa quietly resets one of the most useful exchange control tools available to individuals. Yet many South Africans living abroad only remember its existence when it is…