Just because you’re not planning on emigrating from South Africa any time soon, doesn’t mean that your finances have to remain in the country. You can still move your money…
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If you’re emigrating, you’ve probably already arranged the packing and moving of your belongings. You’ve likely already sorted out passports, visas and flights for your family members, and you have…
Given that most expats living overseas still have family back home, being an offshore beneficiary to a South African estate is inevitable for many at some point in the future….
Just as there are rules for people when it comes to border crossing, there are also rules for money. We call these exchange control rules. According to these exchange control…
If you’re already living overseas, you’re probably making plans to complete your financial transition. If you’re still plotting your international relocation, it helps to know exactly how you’re going to…
New year, new you? Forget it. This is even better than short-lived resolutions. A new calendar year means that offshore transfer allowances have reset, allowing South Africans to use their…
When it comes to moving money out of South Africa, there are rules and limitations on when and how much you’re allowed to shift offshore. In terms of our exchange…
Living abroad with financial interests back in South Africa means you’re probably used to living and thinking in two currencies and making international money transfers. But have you ever stopped…
Calling all expats who rely on their Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA) and Foreign Investment Allowance (FIA) in South Africa! Here’s an official heads-up for you! If you haven’t applied for…
Investing offshore doesn’t have to be as complicated as it sounds. If you’re a South African, you’re over the age of 18 and you’re in good standing with the tax…