If you’re a South African living abroad, you’ve probably heard terms like non-resident tax in South Africa and foreign income tax in South Africa being thrown around. But what do…
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It’s not unusual for South African expats to consider returning home after years of living abroad, particularly when faced with life changes such as retirement, family responsibilities, or shifting global…
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…
If you’re a South African expat receiving pension or annuity income from back home, there’s good news: you may qualify for relief from South African income tax or even a…
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…
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…
Imagine this: You’re enjoying the sun on a beach in Thailand, sipping a coconut, when you receive an unexpected email. It’s from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), not a…
So, you left South Africa a while ago (like, ten years or so) and ended up on the other side of the world. But here’s the thing: you never officially…
There’s being a South African citizen, and then there’s being a South African tax resident. Same thing, indeed? You might be surprised to discover that being a citizen and a…
Heads up! The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is cracking down on people who live outside South Africa but might still be liable to pay taxes here. You could be…