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.
Tax Hurdles for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
South Africa (SA) remains a hot spot for remote work. On the one hand, digital nomads and remote workers with foreign employers get to enjoy the South African lifestyle, good weather, and the luxury of earning Dollars and Pounds. On the other, foreign companies benefit from employing skilled South Africans, comparatively cheaper than their foreign […]
The New R50 Million Asset Disclosure: SARS’ Due Diligence or An Investigative Window?
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been hinting at introducing a wealthy individual “specific asset” disclosure for some time – and it is finally here!
Inter-Organisational Eradication of Non-Compliance – Proposed, or Promulgated?
When considering SARS’ well-known “Strategic Intents” one can easily see the implementation of the “Beneficial Ownership Register” by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) as a precursor for SARS’ international crackdown on non-compliance.
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 impact the average taxpayer, expatriates – specifically those who cease […]