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…
Read More
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…
Moving abroad? Don’t forget about taxes! While it’s understandable that you’re excited to make the move, overlooking the tax implications of your emigration from South Africa can be costly. Here…
Packing your belongings for a new chapter abroad? How exciting! When you emigrate, it can feel like an extra hurdle having to navigate the world of exchange control regulations on…
Tax residency in South Africa is no straightforward matter. Although you might have lived abroad for a number of years already, if you return to the Republic often enough and…
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…