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SOUTH AFRICANS IN THE UK: NOW IS THE TIME TO CUT TIES WITH SARS — HERE'S WHY
By ACS Plus – Your Trusted Tax Emigration Partner If you're a South African currently living in the UK, a seismic shift in tax law is on...
Fred Akal
Jun 92 min read


WHY YOU NEED A TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE — AND HOW TO GET ONE IN SOUTH AFRICA
If you're a South African business owner looking to work with large clients, apply for funding, or bid for tenders, you’ll quickly hear...
Fred Akal
Jun 92 min read


TAX EMIGRATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA: What It Really Means and Why Getting It Wrong Can Cost You Millions
If you’re a South African living abroad or planning to move overseas, you’ve probably heard of “tax emigration” — and just as likely,...
Fred Akal
Jun 93 min read


OWNING PROPERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA AS A NON-RESIDENT: TAX TRAPS AND SMART STRATEGIES
South Africa’s property market continues to attract global investors, expats, and foreign nationals. Whether it’s a family home, a...
Fred Akal
Jun 93 min read


HOW TO PAY YOURSELF AS A BUSINESS OWNER IN SOUTH AFRICA — SALARY VS DIVIDENDS EXPLAINED
You’ve started your business, landed clients, and cash is finally coming in. But now comes a tricky question: how do you actually pay...
Fred Akal
Jun 92 min read


CHECKLIST FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TRUSTS
CHECKLIST: Documents every South African Trust is expected to have kept, by law? In South Africa, trusts are governed by the Trust...
Fred Akal
May 252 min read


CHECKLIST FOR SOUTH AFRICAN COMPANIES
CHECKLIST: Documents every South African company is expected to have kept, by law? In South Africa, companies are legally required to...
Fred Akal
May 252 min read


TOP 5 ACCOUNTING QUERIES FOR 2025
Here are the Top 5 Accounting Queries for 2025 , based on current trends, regulatory changes, and professional feedback from small...
Fred Akal
May 82 min read


TOP 5 SOUTH AFRICAN TAX QUERIES FOR 2025
Here are the Top 5 South African Tax Queries for 2025 , based on recent legislative changes, SARS enforcement trends, and taxpayer...
Fred Akal
May 82 min read


WHATS NEWS FOR SMMEs
The top 5 most recent changes affecting accounting for SMMEs (Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises) in South Africa, based on updates...
Fred Akal
May 82 min read


CAUGHT BETWEEN TAX EMIGRATION PROCESSES
On 24 April 2023, SARS launched the new AIT process… A SAICA webinar with Piet Nel and Mark Kingon (SARS), had Mark hinting that all...
Fred Akal
Jun 12, 20232 min read


TAX EMIGRATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA - New Process
EMIGRATION PROCESS HIGH LEVEL – The Bank redirect you to SARS We often forget or take for granted that South Africans are subject to...
Fred Akal
Jun 12, 20232 min read


I DIDN’T EMIGRATE CORRECTLY - TAX EMIGRATION DEMYSTIFIED
There are two scenarios to exit South Africa as a tax resident: 1. In case of death, and be subjected to estate duty, and 2. ...
Fred Akal
Oct 10, 20222 min read


Fred Akal
Sep 5, 20220 min read


How many days do I need to work abroad to be eligible for the 183 days exemption?
Article : ‘183 days rule’ changes for South Africans working abroad Interpretation Note 16 (Issue 4) – dated 28 June 2021 ACT : ...
Fred Akal
Sep 5, 20222 min read


Looking for the latest updates from SARS? What's NEW at SARS Tool.
Often, we are challenged in our SARS communications and applications - However, today was like a fresh breeze flowing through, when I...
Fred Akal
Aug 24, 20221 min read


Tax Emigration -What documentation should be provided? Ceasing to be a tax resident in South Africa.
If the declaration is made on the income tax return (ITR12), you will receive a request for supporting documents to substantiate the...
Fred Akal
Jun 7, 20223 min read


No longer a tax resident in South Africa - How do I declare to SARS
The taxpayer must inform SARS by way of one of the following two channels: If a taxpayer ceased to be a tax resident of South Africa, the...
Fred Akal
May 26, 20222 min read


Mass Exodus – Sort out your tax compliance profile when emigrating…Tax Emigrate
A recent article in Business Tech on 15 September 2021 indicated a mass exodus by key earners as more of the country’s skilled...
Fred Akal
Sep 30, 20212 min read


THE FUTURE OF TAX EMIGRATION FROM SOUTH AFRICA (Part 2)
Income Tax A recent letter from SARS to an emigration candidate asked for 12 months of bank statements from ALL banks preceding...
Fred Akal
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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