You can close a bank account and cancel a medical aid before you board the plane. But your South African retirement annuity is different. It stays exactly where it is,…
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Leaving South Africa is rarely just one decision. It’s many smaller decisions made while packing up a life. Like which visa to apply for and what to do with the…
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…
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…
When a South African expat permanently returns to South Africa, it has important tax consequences. This is especially relevant to expats with foreign income. It will also affect anyone with…
Where you spend your retirement isn’t just a lifestyle question. It’s also a financial one, and the numbers can look very different depending on which side of the border you’re…
For many South Africans living abroad, ceasing South African tax residency feels like a clear milestone that’s naturally achievable. You’ve moved overseas, started a new job, opened local bank accounts…
For many South Africans moving overseas, deciding what to do with the family home is one of the biggest financial decisions in the emigration process. Some people sell property in…
Once you’ve watched the short video below, you’ll see that physically leaving South Africa does not automatically end your tax obligations with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This is…
For many years, stories about South Africans leaving the country dominated headlines. Concerns around crime, economic pressure, and political uncertainty pushed many families to seek opportunities abroad, especially in the…