SARS’ New Auto Assessments: Expats, Ensure Up To Date Status To Avoid The Crosshairs
The 2022 tax filing season is now already open, and SARS has introduced a new “auto-assessment” protocol.
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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?
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 […]
Tax Implications Of Working “Remotely” In South Africa For A Foreign Company
The COVID pandemic has brought a lot of changes in terms of how employees render their services. The theme of employees working remotely has become more prevalent, and there has been a rise in South Africans working for foreign companies while still living in South Africa.
Have You Emigrated Or Planning To Emigrate, Do You Know Your Tax Status With SARS?
Most expatriates are not aware of their tax status with SARS. Whether you are only leaving now or have already left, it is important to know where you stand with SARS, to avoid non-compliancy.
Leaving South Africa – Planning Your Fiscal ‘Exit Strategy’
Tax Consulting South Africa, South Africa’s largest independent tax practice, returned this week from the Netherlands after hosting tax and immigration planning sessions with recently emigrated South Africans.
Netherlands Now Top Ranked Destination For Professional South Africans
Tax Consulting South Africa and Xpatweb, South Africa’s largest tax and international mobility practice respectively, returned this week from the Netherlands after hosting tax and immigration planning sessions with recently emigrated South Africans.
Does Your Tax Residency Status Impact Your Ability To Receive An Inheritance From South Africa?
The finalisation of a deceased estate is in itself a time consuming and frustrating process for South Africans. Further complexity and exasperation is caused when one of the heirs is an expatriate.
Tax Non-Residency Letter – What To Do When SARS Rejects Your Application?
The obtaining of a SARS Non-Resident Confirmation Letter is a key part of the tax roadmap for many of our clients. This is where SARS formally confirms that you are non-resident for tax purposes. They run a system and check to make sure that they relinquish their world-wide taxing right, as this is not something […]
Questions Asked By South African Expats Returning Home
There are many South Africans working abroad who have made the decision to return to their home country. For many, the pandemic was the roll of the dice that sealed their fates. For others, the idea of being far away from extended family was the drawing card that tugged at their heart strings. Regardless of […]
In the News
SARS’ New Auto Assessments: Expats, Ensure Up To Date Status To Avoid The Crosshairs07/04/2022 - 11:03
We Want To Employ a SA Worker Overseas: What Are The Implications?06/30/2022 - 08:56
Ceasing SA Tax Residency In Countries That Don’t Offer Permanent Residence06/27/2022 - 09:26
Tax Implications Of Working “Remotely” In South Africa For A Foreign Company06/17/2022 - 12:12
Have You Emigrated Or Planning To Emigrate, Do You Know Your Tax Status With SARS?06/13/2022 - 12:31
