Can SARS tax you on your way out the door? Yes, but not on everything, and not in the way most people expect. The South African exit tax is a…
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Many South Africans who work abroad assume that exempt foreign income means there is nothing to declare and nothing to file. The exemption is claimed on a tax return. SARS…
When a South African expat permanently returns to South Africa, it has important tax consequences. This is especially relevant to expats with foreign income. It will also affect anyone with…
Where you spend your retirement isn’t just a lifestyle question. It’s also a financial one, and the numbers can look very different depending on which side of the border you’re…
For many South Africans living abroad, ceasing South African tax residency feels like a clear milestone that’s naturally achievable. You’ve moved overseas, started a new job, opened local bank accounts…
Few things are more unsettling than discovering that your South African bank account has been frozen or that money has unexpectedly disappeared from your account. As the South African Revenue…
Many South Africans working abroad assume that earning an income overseas automatically means they no longer have to pay tax in South Africa. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Whether you…
Once you’ve watched the short video below, you’ll see that physically leaving South Africa does not automatically end your tax obligations with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This is…
For many years, stories about South Africans leaving the country dominated headlines. Concerns around crime, economic pressure, and political uncertainty pushed many families to seek opportunities abroad, especially in the…
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…