Until you officially prove your non-residency, SARS can block your inheritance, pension, or investment transfers. We help you put it right. We know you by name, not number.
It’s free and only takes 15 minutes.
It’s free and only takes 15 minutes.
You may have built a new life abroad, but SARS still considers you South African for tax purposes, until you formally prove your non-residency. Many expats assume that declaring income or updating details is enough — but it isn’t.
Until you formally prove your non-residency, SARS still treats you as a South African taxpayer. Here’s what that means.
for non-compliance, even if you’ve lived abroad for years.
leaving family wealth tied up in South Africa.
when trying to move funds overseas.
Applied to your worldwide assets at the time you left.
Our process takes the complexity off your shoulders so you get clarity and move forward.
Every step is handled by specialists who’ve helped hundreds of expats resolve their residency with SARS.
When it comes to SARS and non-residency, experience matters. Our dedicated team has guided countless South Africans abroad through this exact process.
Most expats only discover these mistakes once it’s too late — and by then, penalties and delays have already cost them dearly. This guide shows you what to watch out for before you take your next step.
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Most expats only discover these mistakes once it’s too late — and by then, penalties and delays have already cost them dearly. This guide shows you what to watch out for before you take your next step.
Without proof, SARS continues to treat you as a tax resident. That means penalties can mount, and banks will block transfers such as inheritances, pensions, or investments until you provide a SARS-issued Notice of Non-Resident Tax Status.
Not anymore. SARS has tightened control — you must now formally update your residency status and provide supporting documentation, even if you’ve been filing as a non-resident for years.
When you cease residency, SARS deems you to have sold your worldwide assets (except SA property and business assets). The tax on this “deemed sale” must be calculated and settled before SARS will confirm your non-resident status.
You can try, but the process is complex and delays are common. SARS requires a motivation letter, detailed supporting documents, and correct handling of exit tax. Many expats prefer specialist help to avoid costly mistakes and speed up approval.
