We Want To Employ a SA Worker Overseas: What Are The Implications?
We are a South African non-profit organisation looking to appoint a South African citizen in a European country on an employment contract. What would the tax implications be, and do we need to apply for approvals if we proceed?
SARS Showing Pro-Activeness – In The Right Direction Despite Shortened Tax Season
Although SARS has issued many press statements around Tax Filing Season starting on 01 July 2022, and it has been shared many times in the media, it is worth noting a few pro-active steps made by the revenue authority this tax season which instills faith in the Kieswietter regime.
Ceasing SA Tax Residency In Countries That Don’t Offer Permanent Residence
To be released from their local tax obligations in relation to foreign income, emigrating South Africans must be able to prove to SARS that they have permanently left the country. But how can they do so if they are moving to a country, like the UAE in general, where long-term residence (for immigration purposes) is […]
Why Shadow Payroll Is Critical To Expatriate Tax Compliance
With COVID-19 variants becoming relatively less disruptive and economies tentatively reopening, international worker assignments promise to increase over the coming years.
Tax Diagnostic – Diagnosing Your Tax Health
With 2022 filing season upon us, taxpayers are in great need of understanding what their current tax compliance status is with the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”); and if there is an outstanding tax debt, from where does such liability arise.