Do Not Let a Dormant SARS Tax Number Derail Your Life Abroad

Each year around Budget time, attention turns to how South Africa funds its public spending and without question the narrative resurfaces of a small percentage of taxpayers footing a disproportionate share of personal income tax (PIT).

Leaving South Africa Is Not a Tax Strategy: The Hidden Cost of a Silent Exit

Each year around Budget time, attention turns to how South Africa funds its public spending and without question the narrative resurfaces of a small percentage of taxpayers footing a disproportionate share of personal income tax (PIT).

Budget 2026: No New Tax Burdens for Expatriates, while Tax Residents Receive Long-Awaited Relief

The Frozen Expat Exemption: R1,25 million That Has Not Moved

SARS Moves to Limit Donation Tax Loophole for Departing High-Net-Worth Individuals

Why South Africa’s Concentrated Tax Base Matters to SARS and Policymakers

Each year around Budget time, attention turns to how South Africa funds its public spending and without question the narrative resurfaces of a small percentage of taxpayers footing a disproportionate share of personal income tax (PIT).

New Banking and Tax Rules Impact Receiving and Remittance of Rental Income for Foreign Property Owners in South Africa

As the year draws to a close, many South Africans begin preparing for international relocation at the start of the new year, yet the administrative side of emigration, particularly ceasing South African tax residency is often more complex than anticipated. If you intend to finalise your tax residency cessation early in 2026, the window to…

Where Do You Stand with SARS? Why a Tax Diagnostic Review is the Best New Year’s Resolution for 2026

As we step into 2026, there is no better time for taxpayers to gain clarity on their exact standing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Many individuals assume their tax affairs are in perfect order, but as the saying goes, assumption is the mother of all mistakes . When it comes to SARS, it…

Provisional Tax Deadline Looming: What South Africans Must Know

As the 2026 provisional tax deadline approaches, thousands of South Africans are searching for clarity: What must I submit? What has changed? How do I avoid penalties & interest? These questions matter because for taxpayers earning income outside traditional employment, provisional tax is a non-negotiable responsibility and getting it wrong can be costly. Rendani Makatu…

Renounced South African Citizenship? You May Still Be Taxable in the Eyes of SARS

With the South African Revenue Service (SARS) expected to crack down on individual expats who remain non-compliant, South Africans living abroad and who have renounced their South African citizenship should take note that this step does not automatically end their tax obligation in South Africa. From a tax-law perspective, this assumption is incorrect and can…