Demystifying the Cease Tax Residency Process – Back to Basics
South African expatriates are often faced with a challenging decision – whether or not to cease their tax residency in South Africa (SA). However, this process has evolved drastically over the last few years, causing confusion for expatriates and tax professionals alike. Many remain unaware of what ceasing their tax residency in SA means and […]
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.
Unforeseen Tax Debt Arising from Crypto Trading; How Did We Arrive Here?
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.
Offshore Wealth Event Unveils the Way Forward with SARS
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 […]
Expats, You’re Using a DTA Across the Border; What About Your Precious Funds?
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 […]