Quick answer: South African expats may access their retirement annuity before age 55 if they have ceased South African tax residency and maintained non-resident status for three consecutive years. For…
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For many South Africans living abroad, tax often becomes an “out of sight, out of mind” issue. But when it comes to expat tax in South Africa, ignoring your obligations…
For many South Africans living abroad, dealing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is something they assume belongs firmly in the past. After all, once you have emigrated, surely…
For many South Africans living and working overseas, tax compliance is often treated as an afterthought. But when it comes to expat tax in South Africa, what you don’t know…
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…
You might have already left South Africa, settled into life abroad, and started paying tax in your new country. But for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), your relocation is…
For many South Africans planning to relocate abroad, structuring finances ahead of departure is a critical step. But what may seem like a simple transfer of assets between spouses could…
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…
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…