Meddling in Others’ Affairs: The Department of Home Affairs’ “Tax Policy” Amendment

The Department of Home Affairs’ (the DHA) recent amendments to Immigration Regulations are likely to spark controversy among South African taxpayers, especially expatriates working abroad, who are still diligently fulfilling their South African tax obligations.

Tax Planning for Repatriation: A Non-Resident’s Toolkit to Returning Home

With the euphoria of living abroad wearing off for many South Africans, a growing number of expatriates are drawn back by the allure of a vibrant cultural scene, inviting temperate climate, and favorable exchange rates.

Choosing Your Tax Debt Negotiation A-Team: Specialist or Generalist

As a taxpayer with an insurmountable mountain of tax debt owed to SARS, sleepless nights and grey hair are commonplace. With your quality-of-life fast deteriorating and stress levels increased, your key concern is finding someone, anyone, who can provide you with hope that SARS will grant some reprieve and write-off a portion of your tax […]

A Letter to the Taxman: Breaking Tax Ties

As South Africans embark on a journey beyond our borders, the need to inform the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) about one’s emigration is crucial for peace of mind.

Non-Residency and Assets – What You Need to Know

Taking the leap and ceasing your tax residency is a big step for many South Africans, who are already under the strains of their physical move abroad. This stress often leaves one in a period of limbo wondering about their assets and what happens to these hard-earned investments, properties, policies and portfolios, to name a […]

Navigating Financial Emigration: A Tax-Centric Approach for High-Net-Worth South Africans Abroad

In the shimmering tapestry of expatriate life, High-Net-Worth South Africans find themselves crafting stories of success on foreign soils. Amidst the allure of international opportunities, an often overlooked chapter in their expatriate journey involves the intricate dance with tax implications rather than the broader theme of emigration.

CIPC’s System Upgrades – Constructive Or Prohibitive?

As 2023 draws to a close, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission decided to give taxpayers something new to learn over the festive break! Throughout 2023 the CIPC, together with SARS, implemented a number of changes, including Beneficial Ownership Registers, and Foreign Director Verification; December however saw the launch of CIPC’s new and improved system […]

Are you a SARS Third-Party Appointment casualty? – here’s how you can reclaim your wealth in the War on Non-Compliance

In a country where the tax authority, SARS, holds the power to issue third-party appointments, non-compliant taxpayers risk losing more than just sleep.

Navigating the Return: Key Considerations for Expatriates Heading Back to South Africa

In the dynamic landscape of 2024, a growing number of South Africans who once left our local shores are now contemplating a return to their roots. The world has evolved significantly over the past few years, prompting many to reassess their choices.