SARS Continues to Place South African Expats at a Crossroads
SARS has implemented several changes that have paved the way to enforcing the tax obligations of South African expats living and working abroad.
SARS has implemented several changes that have paved the way to enforcing the tax obligations of South African expats living and working abroad.
Landing in a position of indebtedness to SARS can be quite a stressful journey on its own, but even more so when you’ve forgotten about your crypto assets.
The South African tax landscape is ever-evolving, however, the most change has occurred in the last decade from a SARS and regulatory compliance perspective. Whilst the catalyst of new SARS, CIPC and Master Office changes has been South African grey listing; the new in-depth disclosure requirements now required are having a material impact on tax […]
As of 24 April 2023, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) changed the rules by which taxpayers have to play when it comes to applying for funds to be transferred internationally. If you have not heard by now, SARS’ introduction of a new dynamic application called Approval International Transfer (AIT) is enhanced and involves a […]
SA Non-Resident taxpayers need to be aware of their golden ticket to tax-free peace: The Notice of Non-Tax Residency Status Confirmation Letter.
On 31 July 2023, National Treasury released their annual draft tax law amendments, for public comment. Although still at the draft stage, there are some pertinent proposed changes for which the supporting systems have already been implemented i.e., the “Beneficial Ownership Registers”.
Expatriate tax is complex, intricate and can be challenging to understand – especially if one does not have the basics, such as what is an expat, down pat.
South Africa (SA) remains a hot spot for remote work. On the one hand, digital nomads and remote workers with foreign employers get to enjoy the South African lifestyle, good weather, and the luxury of earning Dollars and Pounds. On the other, foreign companies benefit from employing skilled South Africans, comparatively cheaper than their foreign […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been hinting at introducing a wealthy individual “specific asset” disclosure for some time – and it is finally here!
When considering SARS’ well-known “Strategic Intents” one can easily see the implementation of the “Beneficial Ownership Register” by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) as a precursor for SARS’ international crackdown on non-compliance.