William Louw

Director: South African tax

William started his career by studying towards a Chartered Accountant degree through Unisa. Since then he has worked in firms around South Africa and Namibia as a Professional Accountant.

He has led teams across several companies including 1^st Contact’s South African tax division and started his own firm in 2011.

In 2019, William merged his company with Sable International to form our South African tax division. His goal has always been to help clients get the maximum benefit from their tax situation.

He is an avid croquet player and has frequently represented the country.

What to know about South African tax when leaving the country

Leaving South Africa? This is what you must know about SA tax

by William Louw | Oct 26, 2020

If you are planning on leaving South Africa, or have already left, there are key financial factors to consider regarding your South African ta...

Working from home? How to claim tax back from SARS during lockdown

by William Louw | Aug 3, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to many South Africans working from home. Using a home office often means that you have extra expenses ...

How to authorise a tax practitioner to do your SA taxes

by William Louw | Jul 14, 2020

SARS has made changes that mean you have to register yourself for eFiling even if you have a third party doing your taxes for you.

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Everything you need to know about the changes to the 2019/2020 tax filing season

by William Louw | Jun 30, 2020

On 5 May 2020, the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, announced changes to the 2019/20 personal tax ...

How to avoid nasty tax surprises when you return to SA

by William Louw | Jun 19, 2020

If you’re returning to South Africa after a long stint abroad, here are a few things to consider to ensure you don’t end up getting taxed when...

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Capital gains tax explained

by William Louw | May 19, 2020

While a large number of property transactions may not cause you to have to pay capital gains tax, understanding how it can affect your sale sh...