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…
If you’re a South African expat receiving pension or annuity income from back home, there’s good news: you may qualify for relief from South African income tax or even a…
Are you thinking about sending funds overseas, perhaps to chase an exciting investment opportunity or as part of your plan to relocate to greener pastures? Well, if you’re South African,…
Will a plane ticket and a new address be enough to escape your South African tax obligations? Think again. Many expats discover, to their dismay, that simply leaving the country…
Moving abroad is a huge step, and while it’s undoubtedly thrilling beyond belief, there’s that little thing called money to think about, right? One of the top priority aspects of…
You’ve taken the plunge and headed overseas. New horizons, new adventures, it’s all incredibly exciting. But even with all that positive change, there’s that minor niggle in the back of…
Are you thinking about moving money offshore from South Africa? Whether you’re planning for investments, gifts, or business, understanding how the South African Revenue Service (SARS) fits into the picture…
Many South Africans find themselves straddling two worlds – their new country of residence and the one they left behind. While many emigrated with no intention of returning, some left…
