If you’re a South African expat, you’ve probably got more than one loose end left back home – especially when it comes to your retirement savings. Whether we’re talking retirement…
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South African expats often assume that simply living abroad automatically changes their tax status. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Even if you’ve been living overseas for years, you might still…
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…
If you’re a South African living abroad, you may have heard that SARS (the South African Revenue Service) is actively reaching out to expats about their tax residency status. Whether…
Thinking about moving back to South Africa from the UK? Whether it’s for family, lifestyle, or just a change of pace, there’s a lot to look forward to. But before…
If you’re a South African living abroad, you’ve probably heard terms like non-resident tax in South Africa and foreign income tax in South Africa being thrown around. But what do…
It’s not unusual for South African expats to consider returning home after years of living abroad, particularly when faced with life changes such as retirement, family responsibilities, or shifting global…
For South Africans living abroad or planning to emigrate, understanding the distinction between citizenship and residency, especially residency for tax purposes, is critical. While citizenship determines your legal rights in…
For many South Africans who have left the country to live abroad, understanding their tax obligations back home can be tricky and confusing. While emigrating physically is one step, ceasing…
With the tax filing season on the horizon, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is intensifying its drive to recover unpaid taxes, including from citizens residing abroad. Nicknamed a game-changer…