The Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA) and Foreign Investment Allowance (FIA) are two key financial tools that residents have to manage their foreign investments and transactions when making money transfers out…
As a South African resident, you have the option to move your finances offshore through the use of two exchange control allowances provided by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB):…
Let’s face it: saving money in South Africa can be challenging. Inflation can eat away at your hard-earned cash; sometimes, it feels like your money isn’t working as hard as…
Planning to transfer funds overseas? Whether you’re investing, sending gifts, or managing international business, understanding the role played by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in this process is important….
Although leaving South Africa permanently is an exciting, life-altering decision, your emigration isn’t complete when your flight touches down on the other side of the world. There is still the…
One of the most important aspects of planning for your international relocation is laying the groundwork to move your money out of South Africa. Although exchange control regulations have eased…
As the end of 2023 draws near, this is your reminder to make use of your annual exchange control allowances in order to move money out of South Africa. To…
The SARS tax compliance status (TCS) processes involved with making international money transfers out of South Africa have changed. Where previously you would use the TCS – Emigration to repatriate…