If you left South Africa before 1 March 2021 and still have money in a South African retirement annuity or preservation fund, you can withdraw it once you have been…
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When Stanley and Emma (fictional characters based on real clients we have helped) sold a property in South Africa, things were slightly more complicated than they had anticipated. They are…
Whether you’re paying university fees in the UK, starting a job in Sydney or Amsterdam, or thinking about an investor visa, one big question comes up: how do you move…
If you are a South African tax resident, SARS taxes you on your worldwide income, subject to the exemptions and exclusions that apply. Every year you remain a resident is…
If you earn money outside South Africa, whether that is a salary from an overseas employer, rent from a flat in London, or interest sitting in an offshore savings account,…
Can SARS tax you on your way out the door? Yes, but not on everything, and not in the way most people expect. The South African exit tax is a…
Don’t let your family inherit a legal headache in two countries. If your assets sit in two countries, having a single will may be setting your family up for exactly…
If you live abroad and are due an inheritance from a South African estate, you may be surprised to learn that the slowest part of the process is often not…
When one partner leaves South Africa before the other, the two of you end up with different tax residency statuses. That mismatch brings real financial planning risks. It affects the…
Working on a superyacht can be an incredible opportunity. You get to travel the world, earn a competitive salary and often receive generous tips from charter guests. But while your…