Expat Tax Matters: how does the “physical presence” test work?
Tax residency in South Africa can be a complicated thing. You don’t have to live in South Africa to qualify as a tax resident, and South Africans living and working abroad have had to come to grips with their tax status since tax law amendments made their foreign...
Three important things to know about getting tax clearance from SARS
If getting your South African tax clearance is something that’s been lingering on your to-do list, here’s what you need to know to get it sorted. Tax compliance is important for South Africans living abroad, because tax residents are required to file a tax return with...
My children are emigrating – what now?
If your children are emigrating from South Africa, you might be feeling as if your entire world is falling apart. The good news is that the world is still there, and you can still connect to family, regardless of your child’s citizenship status. Keeping your South...