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.

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...

How SA and non-SA tax residents are taxed differently

by William Louw | May 2, 2020

The Covid-19 lockdown and the measures being taken to mitigate it, are severely impacting the South African fiscus.

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SA expat confusion over tax status as amendments loom

by William Louw | Feb 17, 2020

Taxpayers who will be most affected by the legislation are those in the Middle East or in countries where there is no double taxation agreemen...