Cease Tax Residency

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.

The 2026 Filing Season is already underway, with non-provisional taxpayers required to file by 23 October 2026.Before su...
14/09/2026

The 2026 Filing Season is already underway, with non-provisional taxpayers required to file by 23 October 2026.

Before submitting your return, make sure you know what is reflected on your SARS eFiling profile. Your history may include outstanding returns, unresolved verification matters, penalties, interest or information that no longer reflects your circumstances.

A SARS Health Check provides a clearer picture of your compliance position, helping you identify what needs attention before filing.

Check your SARS position and file with confidence before 23 October 2026: https://bit.ly/4enesx7

Is your tax compliance being handled by “someone you know”?“My brother is an accountant.”“My cousin works in tax.”“A fam...
28/08/2026

Is your tax compliance being handled by “someone you know”?

“My brother is an accountant.”

“My cousin works in tax.”

“A family friend has been doing my taxes for years.”

While these may seem like convenient and well-intentioned arrangements, relying on family or friends to handle your SARS matters can leave important compliance issues unidentified.

Tax compliance goes far beyond completing forms and submitting returns, and even seemingly small errors can have significant consequences.

As Featured in BusinessTech, Daily Investor and Polity.

Could “someone you know” be putting your tax compliance at risk?

Read the full article to find out: https://bit.ly/4wUrHN4

Living and working abroad does not automatically mean that you have ceased being a South African tax resident.With the 2...
24/08/2026

Living and working abroad does not automatically mean that you have ceased being a South African tax resident.

With the 2026 Filing Season underway, expatriates should review whether their tax residency status, effective date of cessation and foreign income disclosures accurately reflect their current circumstances.

Before you submit or accept your 2026 SARS tax return, ensure that your tax residency position is correctly reflected, as getting your status or cessation date wrong can have significant tax and compliance implications.

Read the full article to understand what expatriates need to consider this filing season: https://bit.ly/3SbhRIB

Living abroad does not mean your foreign financial interests fall outside SARS' view.Offshore investments, overseas bank...
20/08/2026

Living abroad does not mean your foreign financial interests fall outside SARS' view.

Offshore investments, overseas bank accounts, foreign companies, trusts, and international retirement structures can all create ongoing reporting obligations, particularly where South African tax residency has not been formally ceased.

The real risk is assuming that because your wealth is offshore, SARS has no interest in it.

Contact our cross-border tax specialists to ensure your offshore assets are correctly disclosed, and your SARS obligations are fully met: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

Planning to leave South Africa permanently or already living abroad?Outstanding SARS tax debt can complicate the process...
18/08/2026

Planning to leave South Africa permanently or already living abroad?

Outstanding SARS tax debt can complicate the process of ceasing your South African tax residency, beyond just your physical exit from South Africa, and should be managed carefully as part of a broader tax strategy.

We assist taxpayers with resolving tax liabilities and navigating complex residency matters, helping create clarity and direction during the transition.

Speak to our team today: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

Marriage alone may no longer secure the spousal donations tax exemption. National Treasury's latest Draft Tax Amendments...
14/08/2026

Marriage alone may no longer secure the spousal donations tax exemption.

National Treasury's latest Draft Tax Amendments propose that a spouse's South African tax residency, not simply their marital status, could determine whether an inter-spousal donation qualifies for the long-standing donations tax exemption.

For families with cross-border assets or tax residency changes, this proposal could have significant implications if enacted.

Read the full article to stay ahead of the proposed changes: https://bit.ly/4cnep4h

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Formalising your non-tax residency is an important step, but it does not always bring your SARS filing obligations to an...
13/08/2026

Formalising your non-tax residency is an important step, but it does not always bring your SARS filing obligations to an end.

If you earn South African-sourced income, receive rental income from local property, dispose of South African assets, or are requested to submit a return by SARS, you are still required to file.

Many expatriates only realise this after SARS comes knocking.

Get in touch with our experts to understand your ongoing SARS obligations as a South African non-resident: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

Do you know what your SARS eFiling says about you?Many South Africans living abroad assume their tax affairs are in orde...
12/08/2026

Do you know what your SARS eFiling says about you?

Many South Africans living abroad assume their tax affairs are in order, only to discover outstanding returns, compliance issues, or outdated information when it is too late.

A SARS Health Check can uncover hidden risks, identify potential tax-saving opportunities, and give you a clear picture of your current tax position before filing season catches you off guard.

As featured in News24 and Polity.

Read the full article to find out why this should be your first step this tax filing season: https://bit.ly/4wo8wv2

Planning to cease your South African tax residency?Filing season is underway, and immediate attention is required to rev...
11/08/2026

Planning to cease your South African tax residency?

Filing season is underway, and immediate attention is required to review your position, particularly where significant outstanding tax debt with SARS exists.

Delays at this stage increase complexity and can negatively affect the efficiency of your residency cessation process. Early action improves visibility over your tax affairs and supports a more controlled and structured transition.

Contact us today to discuss your options: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

Many expatriates only discover unresolved SARS obligations when they want to access retirement funds, transfer capital o...
06/08/2026

Many expatriates only discover unresolved SARS obligations when they want to access retirement funds, transfer capital offshore, or finalise their South African non-resident tax status.

By then, penalties may have accumulated, supporting documents can be difficult to obtain, and resolving years of outstanding compliance becomes significantly more complicated.

Contact our team today to review your SARS compliance before small issues become costly problems: https://bit.ly/3MV66Dr

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