Financial emigration is a big decision with big consequences, but how do you know if it’s right for you? It’s also an extremely personal decision, that depends on a variety…
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With that 1 March 2020 commencement date literally just around the corner, and the new tax 2020 season about to kick off, South Africans living and working abroad are getting…
Arguably one of the hottest buzzwords around the braai in the last decade, “migration” has been on everyone’s lips for the longest time. Everyone knows at least one person or…
Ever daydreamed about getting an unexpected cash windfall after the death of a distant relative? If you haven’t, now is a good time to start. In case you hadn’t heard,…
Australia might seem like an attractive retirement destination for would-be South African pensioners, but there’s a lot to think about before you pack up your life here and move down…
Brexit is a source of much anxiety and confusion for many European Union (EU) nationals in the United Kingdom (UK). Some South Africans have been lucky enough to enjoy dual…
Can I withdraw my pension fund? What are the rules around pension fund withdrawals in South Africa? Will I have to pay tax on my pension fund withdrawal? If you’ve…
With the topic of “expat tax” getting so much airtime in the news and around the office watercooler recently, we’ve seen a lot of uncertainty and misconceptions spreading around the…
Not so long ago, the term “Blocked Rand Account” was used when talking about the special account that was for asset allocation upon financial emigration from South Africa. A South…
The good news is that you are entitled to cash in your retirement annuity if you have emigrated from South Africa. You may have left South Africa a couple of…