Lost in translation? Get clarity on your SA and Portugal taxes.

Moving to Portugal is an incredible adventure, but managing your money across two countries can feel like navigating a language you don't speak.

At Sable International, we're the experts in translating the complex for our clients. Our team, with feet on the ground in both South Africa and Portugal can help you understand what your dual financial life means for you.

With the right cross-border guidance, you can protect your assets, avoid costly surprises, and plan with confidence.

Join us for an exclusive event designed to give you the clarity you need.

Here’s what we'll cover:

Expert-led presentations

  • Cross-border tax planning in South Africa and Portugal
  • Strategies to protect and grow your assets
  • Tax residency vs. legal residency
  • Property ownership and tax implications

One-on-one consultations

  • NHR expiry and planning beyond the 10-year incentive
  • Exit taxes and residency changes
  • Investments, pensions, and structuring assets for efficiency

You’ll leave with a clear plan to safeguard your assets and move forward with peace of mind.

Book your place

Financially fluency is at your fingertips.

For a limited time only, our advisers have opened their diaries to offer complimentary online consultations for any expats wanting to return home or move to another country. Book your consultation now.

 

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Meet our wealth team

  • Cláudia Mendes
    International Financial Planner
  • Niel Pretorius
    Niel Pretorius
    Wealth Director - Head of Cross Border and Technical
  • Andrew Rissik
    Group International Director
  • Cláudia Mendes
    International Financial Planner

    Cláudia was born in a small town called Welkom in the Free State, South Africa. She studied at the University of Johannesburg, where she obtained her B-Com Honours in Financial Planning and later obtained a diploma in Investments through the University of the Free State. Cláudia joined Alexander Forbes for 11 years before relocating to Cascais, Portugal where is is now one of Sable Wealth's cross border financial advisors.

    She is a Certified Financial Planner, is a member of the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) in South Africa, an Associate member (ASCI) for the Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment (CISI) in the UK, is a member of the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (FEIFA) in Europe, and holds an Advance Certification with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

    As a cross border financial planner, Cláudia assists clients who are from, or have a link to, multiple jurisdictions which include SA, the UK, the EU and the US.

    In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors, staying active and socialising with family and friends. 

    Download Claudia's Wealth brochure.

    Read Cláudia's latest articles and insights.

  • Niel Pretorius
    Wealth Director - Head of Cross Border and Technical

    Niel grew up in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. After being admitted as an attorney in 1999, he spent nine years practising in family law, estate planning as well as litigation.

    His career in finance began in 2008 after qualifying and specialising in offshore financial services. Prior to joining Sable International, he worked in Cape Town and Zambia as consultant and country manager for a large international financial consultancy.

    Niel specialises in offshore structuring and planning, with cross-border trust, tax and succession planning being his speciality.

    He enjoys being outdoors in the African bush and in the ocean.

    Read Niel's latest articles and insights.

  • Andrew Rissik
    Group International Director

    Andrew grew up in South Africa, where he was schooled at Michaelhouse after which he completed his education at the University of Stellenbosch.

    He served as an officer in the South African Navy before completing his management training with the McCarthy Group.

    He established a company that facilitated the investment of UK client money into the emerging South African property market. He successfully sold his interests before being appointed to head up Sable International's forex team.

    Andrew is a keen sailor who has competed internationally and spends many weekends away either sailing or enjoying the outdoors with his wife and two children.

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