You might have already left South Africa, settled into life abroad, and started paying tax in your new country. But for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), your relocation is…
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If you’re a non-resident property owner earning rental income in South Africa, you may have experienced a frustrating surprise. Your bank freezes or delays access to your rental income and…
Many South Africans living abroad still have investments back home. This might include shares in listed companies, family businesses, or portfolios that generate dividends in South Africa. For many expats,…
Budget 2026 brings several inflation-related threshold increases and one important policy change. Most updates are routine adjustments for economic changes, but a new rule will affect tax planning for South…
Over the past seven years, more than 50,000 South Africans have taken formal steps to cease tax residency in South Africa, according to the latest data from the South African…
If you have recently relocated overseas, it is completely normal to feel confused by South Africa’s tax jargon. Two terms in particular cause the most frustration for expats: tax clearance…
The festive season is here, and so is the opportunity to make the most of your Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA). Whether you’re a South African tax resident still living locally…
It’s that time of year again — the countdown to December is ON, and so is the rush to make the most of your Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA). Whether you’re…
Trying to move money out of South Africa as an expat? It’s not always as simple as a bank transfer. Without the right paperwork, the South African Revenue Service (SARS)…
Left South Africa for a new international adventure? You might think that simply packing up and leaving means you’re off the hook for SA taxes – but that’s not the…