South African expats often assume that simply living abroad automatically changes their tax status. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Even if you’ve been living overseas for years, you might still…
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If you’re a South African living abroad, you may have heard that SARS (the South African Revenue Service) is actively reaching out to expats about their tax residency status. Whether…
For South Africans living abroad or planning to emigrate, understanding the distinction between citizenship and residency, especially residency for tax purposes, is critical. While citizenship determines your legal rights in…
For many South Africans who have left the country to live abroad, understanding their tax obligations back home can be tricky and confusing. While emigrating physically is one step, ceasing…
Will a plane ticket and a new address be enough to escape your South African tax obligations? Think again. Many expats discover, to their dismay, that simply leaving the country…
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…
You’ve taken the plunge and headed overseas. New horizons, new adventures, it’s all incredibly exciting. But even with all that positive change, there’s that minor niggle in the back of…
The allure of tax-free earnings and abundant opportunities in the Middle East has long drawn South African expats to countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. However, the tide is…
Thinking of a big life change? You’re not alone! Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, but it’s important to understand the tax implications…
If you’re planning to leave South Africa for good, there’s a critical piece of paperwork you cannot overlook: a Non-Resident Tax Status Confirmation Letter from the South African Revenue Service…