South Africans working abroad: Protect your earnings from proposed SARS tax rules
by Niel Pretorius | Mar 27, 2017
If you are a South African tax resident working abroad in a country that does not tax you on domestic earnings, like the UAE and many other mi...
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British expats to take on 25% tax on pension transfers
by Staff Writer | Mar 23, 2017
Britons living outside of the UK will now face a hefty tax when transferring their pensions outside of the UK as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) h...
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Auto enrolment: Don’t slip up in the mad rush to get compliant
by Staff Writer | Nov 7, 2016
The Pensions Regulator is cracking the whip when it comes to small business and auto enrolment and thousands of businesses are finding that th...
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SA Inheritance Tax: Government plans to increase collection
by Staff Writer | Sep 21, 2016
Government is always looking for ways to increase tax collection and in a society such as South Africa, where there still exists great inequal...
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Avoiding unknown unknowns: Why investors need financial planners
by Staff Writer | Jun 6, 2016
When asking a new client what financial planning is, I am usually met with a blank stare. It’s a vague term accompanied by many stereotypes. H...
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Offshore investment for South Africans
by Niel Pretorius | May 26, 2016
As a financial planner and offshore investment specialist at Sable International, I frequently help South Africans invest offshore. In this ar...
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Make the most of your Rands with an offshore retirement annuity trust
by Niel Pretorius | Mar 22, 2016
Rand volatility and long term depreciation are here to stay. With a ratings downgrade on the cards, it is important for South Africans who wan...
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How South Africans can invest in UK property
Young South Africans looking to buy property should consider investing in the UK. Not only is it a great way to earn solid returns in Pounds, ...
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Using your bonus payments effectively
by Staff Writer | Jan 14, 2016
It is always tempting to spend a bonus on luxury items or an extravagant trip to an exotic destination. A much better idea is to use it to hel...
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