August 2023

SARS Continues to Place South African Expats at a Crossroads In recent years, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and National Treasury have implemented several legislative and policy changes that have paved the way to enforcing the tax obligations of South Africans living and working abroad. Lovemore NdlovuHead of SARB Engagement and Expatriate Compliance Thomas […]

Expats, You’re Using a DTA Across the Border; What About Your Precious Funds? Cue SARS’ AIT Application 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,

Decoding Expat Tax 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. Chavaughn PhillipsTeam Lead: Expatriate Tax Mbalenhle MahlabaExpatriate Tax Consultant (BCom Law & LLB) READ MORE Featured in Simply, an expatriate, or expat, is an

Splitting the Difference: New Rules for Taxpayers Ceasing Tax Residency On 31 July 2023, National Treasury published the new draft tax law amendment bills for public comment. The public can submit their comments on the proposed amendments until the close of business on 31 August 2023. Whilst a number of the proposed amendments will not