Migration news
Rash decisions to soften tax blow on foreign income can be expensive
By Amanda Visser South Africans living and working abroad have about six months left to deal efficiently with the...
Plans for South African students to remain two years after graduation
The UK government is planning a range of new immigration options to attract and retain more talent in the UK. One of...
Column: Home Affairs Inquiries
Can foreign citizens apply for a smart ID card? Permanent residency permit holders (foreign citizens who have been...
Column: How to maintain your South African citizenship
Many South Africans unwittingly lose their South African citizenship when they apply for another citizenship abroad,...
Column: Obstacles when returning to South Africa
A survey among Worldwide readers yielded the following: In total, 35% indicated that they would only return to South...
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...