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.

Don’t let SARS’ new eFiling regulations stand in the way of your retirement annuity

by William Louw | Nov 27, 2024

If you’ve left South Africa or are planning to do so while continuing to receive a retirement annuity, the latest safeguards and policy change...

Do you need an RST01 tax directive? Here’s what you need to know

by William Louw | Nov 24, 2023

If you live abroad and receive a pension or a living annuity from South Africa, you might be able to obtain a tax directive to ensure that you...

Emigrating? What to know before you go

by William Louw | Oct 9, 2023

If you’re planning to leave South Africa, you can save a great deal of hassle and expense by ensuring your tax and financial affairs are in or...

Tax considerations after you've left South Africa

by William Louw | Sep 29, 2023

If you’ve left South Africa, it doesn’t mean you no longer owe tax in the country. As a South African living abroad, it is important to look a...

SARS admin penalties: what you need to know

by William Louw | Jun 7, 2023

SARS is levying admin penalties on taxpayers' accounts, regardless of whether they meet the criteria for filing a tax return or not. The follo...

Tax considerations when planning to leave South Africa

by William Louw | Apr 21, 2023

As a South African planning to live abroad, it is important to look at your tax residency holistically. Here's a non-exhaustive list of questi...