Not all change is bad, however, as these legislative amendments were intended to simplify processes that had become unnecessarily complicated. Here’s what you need to know about early retirement annuity…
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If there’s one thing that triggers an anxiety attack for South Africans, it’s the idea of the government going after their retirement savings. With the tax rule changes that almost…
When it comes to moving money out of South Africa, there are rules and limitations on when and how much you’re allowed to shift offshore. In terms of our exchange…
Whether you’re looking to relocate abroad or want your money off South African shores, the chances are that you’ve wondered at some point whether it’s possible to have a bank…
Death of our loved ones isn’t something we like to think about, especially in the middle of a pandemic. We have to be realists, however, and accept that as South…
Who and what is Kook en Geniet? The English translation is Cook and Enjoy. Originally an Afrikaans cookbook filled with South African dishes, it was published by S.J.A (Ina de…
Did someone say “tax refund”? Yes, that’s a real thing. Believe it or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) isn’t always about taking all of your money. Sometimes SARS…
So you’ve probably heard there have been some changes this year to South African tax law that affect the way expats can access their retirement savings, effectively placing a three-year…
As a South African living abroad, things can get complicated quickly when it comes to cross-border inheritance claims. If you’ve got family members still living in South Africa, especially parents,…
If you thought you’d be able to leave the taxman behind in South Africa when you emigrated, you’re sadly mistaken. The South African Revenue Service still has an interest in…