Moving abroad is exciting. New opportunities, new experiences, and the thrill of living in a different country are all part of the adventure. But for South African expats, it’s important…
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Sending your hard-earned money out of South Africa can feel like navigating a maze of rules and regulations. A common worry for many is whether the South African Revenue Service…
Thinking about moving overseas but worried about what will happen to your retirement savings? You’re not alone. One of the biggest questions South Africans ask when planning to emigrate is:…
Returning to South Africa after years abroad is an exciting step. Whether it’s reconnecting with family, enjoying biltong and boerewors again, or rediscovering your favourite local spots, there’s a lot…
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…
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…