Quick answer: South African expats may access their retirement annuity before age 55 if they have ceased South African tax residency and maintained non-resident status for three consecutive years. For…
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For many South Africans living abroad, tax often becomes an “out of sight, out of mind” issue. But when it comes to expat tax in South Africa, ignoring your obligations…
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…
Thinking about swapping braais and biltong for beaches in Portugal or the urban buzz of London? Moving abroad is thrilling, but it comes with more than packing boxes and booking…
Relocating overseas is a major life decision. But from a tax perspective, booking a one-way flight is only part of the process. If you are living abroad or planning an…
If you’re a South African planning a permanent move abroad, you’ve probably found yourself wondering on more than one occasion: What happens to my retirement annuity if I emigrate? More…
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…
Managing expat tax in South Africa can be unexpectedly complex, especially when it comes to receiving a SARS tax refund. Many South Africans living abroad only discover an issue when…
Building and protecting wealth is about more than numbers, it’s about creating security, freedom, and opportunity for the future. For South Africans with global aspirations, an offshore trust can be…