So, you’ve probably heard people talking about getting a “South African tax clearance certificate.” Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: the South African Revenue Service (SARS) no longer issues…
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For many South Africans, the dream of relocating to a new country becomes a real possibility around retirement age. With changing life circumstances, a move abroad can be an exciting…
Your retirement savings is undoubtedly one of the most important investments you’ll make in your life, but what happens to this money if you’re planning to emigrate from South Africa?…
When planning your emigration, it’s understandable that you’ll spend a lot of time researching your destination country to make sure you comply with immigration requirements, and you know what to…
If you’re planning your financial transition out of South Africa, there are a number of important things you need to be aware of when it comes to the exchange control…
Transferring money overseas from South Africa isn’t as complicated now as it once was. Exchange control rules and regulations used to be extremely restrictive, and there was a significant distinction…
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 South African Revenue Service (SARS) has changed its Tax Compliance Status (TCS) process, with the introduction of the “Approved International Transfer” (AIT) application replacing the “Emigration” and “Foreign Investment…
If you’re a South African who has relocated abroad for work, it’s important for you to be informed on the tax implications of your move to avoid any nasty tax…
If you have permanently relocated from South Africa (or you’re planning such a move), one of your biggest concerns is likely to be how you’re going to deal with moving…