If you’ve decided to take the bold step of emigrating from South Africa, it’s a good idea to consider the implications of your international relocation before finalising your plans. The…
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Many South Africans think that the act of physical emigration is sufficient to sever all ties with their home country. Unfortunately, this is not the case. While you might have…
Until you have officially terminated your tax residency with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), you are still technically a South African tax resident, even if you’re living overseas. What…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) rules over a tax domain that is residence-based. This means that all tax residents are expected to pay tax on their income, whether it…
If you are planning to leave South Africa permanently or you have already relocated abroad, you will need to apply for a non-resident tax status confirmation letter from the South…
You’ve planned every logistical aspect of your relocation abroad, but have you given much thought to the tax and financial implications of your move? If you were thinking you could…
Tax residence in South Africa can be a slippery concept to grasp. Even though you might have left South Africa permanently a number of years ago, if you visit home…
Historically, many Saffas believed the appropriate action for declaring foreign income was simply to file a nil-tax return. The thought process was as they didn’t live on South African soil,…
You’d be surprised how many people ask this question! There’s something very appealing about enjoying the life of a proverbial rolling stone (not the rock band!) that gathers no moss,…