Avoiding expat tax – financial emigration isn’t always the answer
by Niel Pretorius | Mar 12, 2019
Some tax practitioners and financial advisors are saying that financial emigration is the only requirement to avoid the “expat tax”. We’re set...
Read moreSA’s Retail Distribution Review – important changes
by Staff Writer | Mar 5, 2019
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will change the South African financial advice industry in fundamental ways. The shift to a client-focuse...
Read moreAccess your RA before you're 55 via financial emigration
by Niel Pretorius | Oct 18, 2018
South Africans who have already emigrated, or are thinking of doing so, have probably heard of the process of financial emigration. This proce...
Read moreAre you a UK contractor? Maximise tax-efficiency by using your pension
by Bill Monty | Sep 25, 2018
As a business owner, you understand the importance of planning ahead and that making the right decisions can translate into profits for your b...
Read moreAre you a UK contractor? Here’s how to get your mortgage approved
by Staff Writer | Sep 12, 2018
Being a contractor in the UK comes with significant advantages, such as a higher earning potential, flexibility and independence. Unfortunatel...
Read moreDon't live in the UK? Receive your rental income tax-free
by Ian Henning | Jul 12, 2018
Investing in a UK property can be a great way to secure an income stream, but the taxation surrounding rental income is steep and things can g...
Read moreUK pensions: Between a QROP and a hard place? Or is it a damp SIPP?
by Niel Pretorius | Jun 21, 2018
Those who have worked in the UK for a few years, and then left to live elsewhere, will know just how hard it is to make sure your UK pension i...
Read moreCommon mistakes that first-time homebuyers make
by Ian Henning | Jun 12, 2018
The UK mortgage market is large and complex with numerous lenders and options available to a buyer. This can make it an especially daunting pl...
Read moreThe unintended consequences of offshore trusts – an SA-UK perspective
by Niel Pretorius | Jun 12, 2018
A number of South African residents have set up foreign trusts as they look to mitigate their risks that are peculiar to South Africa, be it p...
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