If you’re a South African living abroad—or planning to relocate—you may be wondering what happens to the retirement savings South Africa has helped you build. A common question is: “Can…
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When planning your emigration from South Africa, fun and exciting tasks can come with your move, such as picking a new home, finding the right job that makes it worth…
Emigration is a significant life change, and along with packing boxes and saying goodbyes, you’ll need to address your financial portfolio. Specifically, what happens to your investments when you leave…
If you’ve waved goodbye to South Africa permanently, and you’re currently in the process of wrapping up your financial and tax affairs from abroad, there’s a strong possibility you’re considering…
Planning to relocate from South Africa? Emigration can mark the start of a thrilling chapter for you, but amidst the whirlwind of logistics – visas, travel arrangements, settling into a…
In today’s interconnected world, many South Africans find themselves living, working, or studying abroad. While it’s exciting to embark on new adventures, it’s vital to maintain strong ties with your…
So, you’re thinking about moving abroad and retiring there? That’s awesome! But before you decide, let’s talk about something important: your retirement savings. You’ve worked hard for that money, right?…
As a South African expat, staying informed about changes in your home country’s financial landscape is crucial, especially when it comes to your hard-earned retirement savings. The recent introduction of…
Clarifying the three-year rule – you don’t need to wait three years to tax emigrate after relocating
Despite having been in effect for a number of years already, there is a fair amount of uncertainty about how tax emigration and retirement annuity withdrawals work in South Africa,…
It’s a question we hear frequently, whether from long-time expats or would-be emigrants: What should we do with our South African retirement annuities once we live abroad? What are our…