A guide to inheritances for South African beneficiaries living overseas
by Tim Powell | Mar 22, 2023
There are three scenarios in South African exchange control for inheriting from a South African deceased estate if you’re overseas. These scen...
Read moreAsk Tim: Inheriting from South Africa without an SA tax number
by Tim Powell | Sep 20, 2022
“I left South Africa in 1998 after completing university and my father passed away in 2021, leaving me an inheritance of R1.5 million and a R1...
Read moreAsk Tim: Do I need to financially emigrate to inherit from South Africa?
by Tim Powell | Sep 14, 2022
“My wife and I left South Africa in 2008 and have been told we must financially emigrate in order to receive an inheritance from our parents l...
Read moreForex case study: planning for future inheritance from South Africa
by Tim Powell | Sep 1, 2022
We take a look at a common scenario involving cross-border inheritance from South Africa.
Read moreTax clearance certificates – why are they taking so long?
by Tim Powell | Aug 1, 2022
In recent months, tax clearance certificates for South Africans wishing to take advantage of their foreign investment allowances have been tak...
Read moreHow to encash your RA after leaving South Africa – a step-by-step guide
by Tim Powell | Jul 20, 2022
Accessing your retirement annuity when you left South Africa used to be a simple process of financial emigration. In March 2021, a new law pas...
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