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Policy Withdrawals – Navigating the Inconsistencies of Expat Requirements South Africans abroad face multiple challenges when it comes to withdrawing their retirement policies in South Africa. The most recent being the South African Revenue Services (“SARS”) implementation of the 3-year lock in rule on retirement funds in March 2021. This was further exacerbated by cumbersome […]

Need-to-know advice for high-net-worth SA families considering emigrating to the US Many high net worth (HNW) individuals and families, as well as qualified professionals, are seriously considering emigrating from South Africa to the US.Whether it is for work or to escape the country’s poor economic conditions and dwindling wealth opportunities, it’s a life-altering decision that

Who Why and How – Backdating Your Financial Emigration South Africa is a tax resident system. Tax residents of South Africa are taxed on worldwide income and South African sourced income.With the full foreign income exemption being capped in March 2020, it is more important than ever for expats, with a permanent intent to reside

Deregistration – Is It The Answer To Breaking All Ties With SARS? For expatriates who have decided that it is time that they break all ties with South Africa, the process of getting the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) off your back can be a long, time-consuming affair that can result in many mistakes. With

You Still Need SARB Approval When Emigrating There may be a strange game of chess being played with taxpayers who are trying to cease their South African tax residency, with the result of keeping them “trapped” as tax residents for no legitimate reason. READ MORE Featured in “Currently, we’re not only seeing people leave the

THE 2023 BUDGET: SHORT TERM GAINS NOT ENOUGH On 22 February, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, had the unenviable task of delivering the annual Budget Speech. Over the last year, and especially over the last few months, South Africa has taken one knock after another. Ears everywhere were on the ground, listening to what

An Expat Misconception:Your Tax Residency Status South Africans living abroad need to be mindful of the impact that this has on their tax obligations and ultimately, which country has a taxing right. Your tax obligation ultimately depends on your tax residency status. READ MORE André DanielsLegal Manager of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution   Featured

No Endgame: SARS stalemates taxpayers ceasing tax residency There may be a strange game of chess being played with taxpayers who are trying to cease their South African tax residency, with the result of keeping them “trapped” as tax residents for no legitimate reason. READ MORE Featured in “We have seen this often and especially

South Africa welcomes foreign property investment despite widespread global restrictions In the midst of growing international restrictions on foreign property investors, South Africa remains a welcoming haven to these buyers. Victoria LancefieldDirector of Expatriate Tax and Banking Engagement Marisa JacobsManaging Director READ MORE Featured in “Foreign investors can enjoy greater freedom to purchase a wider

SARS FOCUSES ON INTERNATIONAL TAX WITH 52 FRESH VACANCIES AHEAD OF BUDGET SPEECH​ In the lead up to South Africa’s budget speech in February 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the addition of 52 new vacancies to its staff. The positions listed all hint to new changes which may affect expats living