Migration news
Be aware of withholding tax rates on your foreign dividends
Most countries have a withholding tax on dividends that are taxed in the hand of the shareholder. In some instances,...
Expats – go through the tax resident checklist
South Africans living and working abroad should be very clear about their current tax status given the looming change...
Migration: Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground!
When people relocate to another country, they are extremely excited about the new possibilities and the fresh start,...
Think about emigration carefully
The purpose of this article is not to debate the merits of the decision. What is more important is to remind people...
Birth certificate rules for foreign tourists to be scrapped
Foreign minors travelling with both parents, who have the same surname, will soon no longer have to present a birth...
Brexit FAQ
The word ‘Brexit’ is a cause of concern for many European Union (EU) nationals in the United Kingdom (UK). Some South...
Treasury proposes some relief for cash-flow pains with foreign income tax
By Amanda Visser National Treasury has proposed an administrative tweak to the amended foreign income tax exemption...
South African citizenship – stay informed
Often, South Africans unknowingly lose their citizenship when they take on another nationality without first applying...
How to vote abroad in the 2019 South African election
President Ramaphosa has proclaimed 8 May 2019 as the SA National Election Day. Voting abroad will take place earlier,...
Expat tax change from 1 March 2020: Treatment of taxation on foreign remuneration
At the moment there is a tax exemption in place for South Africans: If you are out of the country for 183 days or more...
What will Brexit and new UK immigration rules mean for South Africans?
Many South Africans are concerned about how Brexit will affect their chances to live and work in the United Kingdom...
More talk on the controversial change to the foreign income tax exemption
Several organisations and individuals that are affected by the amendment to the foreign income tax exemption for South...