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Cease Tax Residency Falling under the Tax Consulting SA Group umbrella and backed by 17 years’ experience.

South Africans with certain skillsets are in high demand overseas, while others are eager to immerse themselves in the international job pools to gain first-world experience. Whatever the incentive, many people are considering work opportunities abroad. This could be a lucrative decision, but job seekers seldom follow the correct procedures to ensure compliance with the South African Revenue Services (SARS), nor do they fully comprehend the implications on their personal tax. To understand why it might be better to cease your tax residency in South Africa, let’s look at what is meant by an individual’s tax residency status.

If you have built a permanent life outside South Africa, leaving your South African tax residency unresolved may not be ...
14/10/2026

If you have built a permanent life outside South Africa, leaving your South African tax residency unresolved may not be something to keep putting off.

The process deserves proper attention, but getting professional assistance does not have to be prohibitively expensive.

From R3,880, you can get professional assistance with formally ceasing your South African tax residency with SARS, where you qualify.

Sometimes the simplest decision is to finally deal with what has been left unfinished: https://bit.ly/4enesx7

International tax matters often come with important decisions and uncertainty around the correct course of action. For m...
13/10/2026

International tax matters often come with important decisions and uncertainty around the correct course of action.

For many clients, the greatest value lies not only in reaching the desired outcome, but in having a team that takes the time to guide them through the process, answer their questions and address concerns along the way. Through their hands-on approach, Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation, and Alex Mahundla, SARS Tax Compliance Specialist, work closely with taxpayers to provide support and direction throughout their international tax journey.

If you require assistance with your international tax affairs or tax emigration, contact our team today: https://bit.ly/4enesx7

An inactive SARS tax number can create significant delays for South Africans living abroad, often when it matters most. ...
12/10/2026

An inactive SARS tax number can create significant delays for South Africans living abroad, often when it matters most.

As featured in Tax Chronicles (Issue 97 | 2026), Alex Mahundla, SARS Compliance Specialist, and Rendani Makatu, Junior Tax Consultant, examine why dormant tax numbers remain one of the most common barriers to tax residency cessation and international fund transfers, and what expatriates should know before beginning the process.

Read the full article to learn why addressing an inactive tax number early can help prevent unnecessary delays and keep your expatriate tax journey on track: https://bit.ly/4cGmiBa

Your current tax return is only part of your SARS compliance position.For South Africans expatriates, previous returns m...
12/10/2026

Your current tax return is only part of your SARS compliance position.

For South Africans expatriates, previous returns may contain foreign income declarations or tax treatment that no longer aligns with their circumstances. A review could identify historical filings that require correction, as well as potential opportunities to address unnecessary tax exposure.

With the 2026 Filing Season running until 23 October 2026, now is the time to review your position rather than carry unresolved issues forward.

File on time and review your historical SARS position before it becomes a bigger problem: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

08/10/2026

Woon en werk jy buite Suid-Afrika? Jou belastingstatus volg nie noodwendig jou adres nie.

Om in die buiteland te woon en werk, beteken nie dat jou Suid-Afrikaanse belastingverpligtinge outomaties tot ’n einde gekom het nie.

Daar is wel een belangrike vraag wat jy jouself moet vra; Sien die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens jou as ’n nie-belastinginwoner?

Voordat jy jou volgende belastingopgawe indien, maak seker dat jy jou belastinginwoner-status verstaan en dat die korrekte stappe geneem is.

Kontak ons gerus vir sekerheid oor jou status: https://bit.ly/4enesx7

For many South Africans who have built a life overseas, receiving confirmation of non-resident tax status may feel like ...
07/10/2026

For many South Africans who have built a life overseas, receiving confirmation of non-resident tax status may feel like closing the final chapter with SARS.

However, non-resident status is not necessarily the finish line.

Recent SARS correspondence demonstrates that SARS may still stress-test the tax return for the year in which tax residency ceased. Even after confirming a taxpayer’s non-resident status, SARS may require the taxpayer to substantiate the cessation date and explain precisely how income, deductions and tax liabilities were treated before and after cessation.

Read the full article to understand why the cessation year requires the same level of care as the underlying non-resident application: https://bit.ly/3ToPsPV

As featured in Polity.

You live abroad, but what does SARS say about your tax residency?That is the question South Africans living overseas sho...
07/10/2026

You live abroad, but what does SARS say about your tax residency?

That is the question South Africans living overseas should not leave unanswered.

If you qualify to cease your South African tax residency, professional assistance with the process starts from R3,880.

For the price of a relatively small decision today, you can take an important step towards clarifying your South African tax position: https://bit.ly/4enesx7

Navigating tax and compliance matters can often feel overwhelming, which is why having knowledgeable professionals to gu...
06/10/2026

Navigating tax and compliance matters can often feel overwhelming, which is why having knowledgeable professionals to guide you through the process is so important.

One of our clients recently shared their appreciation for the support they received from our team throughout their journey. With the guidance of Mbalenhle Mahlaba (Team Lead: Expatriate Tax), Sheldon Kevin (Processing Administrator) and Asamkele Tyala (Expatriate Tax Support Specialist), the client experienced a seamless process.

Need guidance on your tax affairs? Our team is ready to help: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

The 2026 Filing Season is now open.If you have been living abroad for years, your South African tax affairs may still co...
05/10/2026

The 2026 Filing Season is now open.

If you have been living abroad for years, your South African tax affairs may still contain historical issues that need attention.

Outstanding returns, administrative penalties, interest and unresolved SARS matters can remain on your SARS profile until they are addressed, potentially creating bigger compliance issues later.

File before 23 October 2026 and get ahead of outstanding SARS compliance matters: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

01/10/2026

Moving overseas does not automatically bring your South African tax obligations to an end.

Your tax residency status determines how your income may be treated in South Africa, and simply no longer living or working here does not necessarily settle the question.

Before submitting your South African tax return, the more important question is whether your current tax residency position has actually been established and is recognised by SARS.

Contact us to understand your South African tax residency position before you file: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

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