About Us - Cease Tax Residency

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the experienced team behind Cease Tax Residency.
Seasoned professionals committed to helping you navigate the complex process of exiting tax residency with confidence, clarity, and compliance, so you can embrace global freedom on your terms.

Meet Our Team

Jerry Botha
Jerry Botha

Managing Partner
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Cessation

Applications and Tax Planning Strategies

Darren Britz
Darren Britz

Partner & Head of Tax Legal
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Tax Planning and Legal Strategies

Mariana Stander
Mariana Stander

Partner & Head of Remuneration Services

Nicolas Botha
Nicolas Botha

Team Lead
Specialised in Expatriate Tax Matters & Multi-Faceted Tax Engagement Solutions

Delano Abdoll
Delano Abdoll

Admitted Attorney and Cross-Border Taxation Specialist
Specialised in Double Taxation Agreements and Cross-Border Tax Planning

Mbalenhle Mahlaba
Mbalenhle Mahlaba

Expatriate Tax Engagement Specialist
Specialised in Young Professional Tax Planning Engagements

Richan Schwellnus
Richan Schwellnus

Admitted Attorney and Cross-Border Taxation Specialist
Specialised in Double Taxation Agreements and Cross-Border Tax Planning

John-Paul Fraser
John-Paul Fraser

Tax Attorney & Client Engagement Specialist
Specialised in Young Professional Tax Planning and Cross-Border Engagements

Courtney Carstens
Courtney Carstens

Expatriate Tax Specialist

Nikolas Skafidas
Nikolas Skafidas

SARS Tax Compliance and Process Supervisor

Lovemore Ndlovu
Lovemore Ndlovu

Head of SARB Engagement and Expatriate Compliance

Shuanita De Wet
Shuanita De Wet

Expatriate Tax Processing Specialist

Mary Manyathela
Mary Manyathela

Expatriate Tax Processing Specialist

Khomotso Dibakoane
Khomotso Dibakoane

Expatriate Tax Specialist

Alex Mahundla​
Alex Mahundla

Tax Practitioner and SARS Compliance Specialist

Chrispos Seete
Chrispos Seete

 SARS Tax Compliance Specialist

Donne Trump
Donne Trump

Client Engagement Specialist
Specialised in Middle East Relations and Advisory

Carmen Sevenster
Carmen Sevenster

Tracking Administrator

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How To?

FAQs About Ceasing Tax Residency
How to Leave Tax Residency Legally

What is the purpose of the Cease Tax Residency service?
  • The CTR service is designed to help individuals, particularly South African expatriates, formally ending their tax residency status with South African Revenue Service (SARS). Our CTR service ensures full compliance with South African tax laws, helps avoid unnecessary taxation on Worldwide income, and supports clients in managing complex tax exit requirements efficiently.
How does ceasing tax residency benefit South Africa expatriates?
  • By officially ceasing tax residency, South African expatriates limit their tax obligations to income sourced within South Africa. This means SARS will no longer have the right to tax their worldwide income, reducing the risk of double taxation and simplifying their global tax reporting requirements, which can be complex and costly without proper management.
What are the common challenges South African expatriates face when ceasing tax residency?
  • Many South African expatriates encounter difficulties understanding SARS’s residency rules, managing potential exit taxes on worldwide assets, maintaining residential or economic ties in South Africa, and correctly filing their tax returns. These challenges often require careful planning and expert advice to navigate effectively.