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…
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the tax obligations of South Africans living abroad. Some people think that simply by moving overseas and no longer being physically present in…
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…
In a residence-based tax system, residents are taxed on both their local and worldwide income. South Africa has such a tax system, and legislative updates in the form of the…
If you haven’t already heard by now, formal emigration has been cancelled. Don’t panic, you don’t have to cancel any of your plans, this simply means that the concept of…
With legislative updates that were designed to bring South African tax residents working abroad back into the South African tax net, it’s important to be aware of how the Taxation…
If you’re a South African who has been living overseas for some time, you might find yourself wondering about whether or not you should cease your tax residency now that…
The Taxation Laws Amendment Act 23 of 2020 (TLAA 2020) was passed into our law books on 20 January 2021. In doing so, changes were introduced that effectively reset the…