Last month on our blog, we covered inter vivos trusts and what they’re used for, while taking a look at the exchange control implications for offshore beneficiaries. This time around,…
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Emigrating and getting ready to leave all your troubles and taxes behind? Not so fast. There are a few things to consider first, such as your tax resident status in…
The 2023 SARS Tax Season kicked off in July. If you’re a South African living overseas you might be tempted to think that this doesn’t apply to you, but there’s…
If you’re a South African, it’s important to know that your relationship with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is complicated. How so? Well, you don’t actually have to live…
If you hadn’t already heard, this year’s tax season is underway. With this in mind, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released vital information to ensure that taxpayers are equipped…
If there’s a phrase that can send shivers down the spine of any and every person – it’s definitely ‘SARS tax auditing’. Aside from causing heart palpitations, what else happens…
Capital gains tax is a subject that we’ve covered frequently in our blogs. We’ve discussed who needs to pay capital gains tax, we’ve covered when it must be paid and…
What is dividends tax and how does it affect South Africans living abroad? What are the dividends tax exemptions and how do they work? Here’s what expats need to know…
Relocating for work purposes can be challenging and stressful, both from a logistical and cost perspective. In the past, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) permitted employers to provide a…
Leaving South Africa doesn’t necessarily mean escaping the South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax system. As a nation, we are responsible for paying various taxes on our worldwide income and…