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South Africa Tax-News.com Coverage

- 23/05/2012 South Africa, Ireland Ink Film Tax Break Agreement
- 22/05/2012 South African Treasury Attacks E-Tolls Delay
- 16/05/2012 South Africa Consults On Retirement Savings Incentives
- 15/05/2012 SA Will Not Impose Australian-Style Mining Tax
- 14/05/2012 South Africa Loses CGT Exit Charge Appeal

More South Africa Tax News »


South Africa Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro

Treaty Update: South Africa - Oman
23/5/2012
At its sitting on May 16, 2012, South Africa's parliament considered an amending protocol to the South Africa-Oman DTA.

Treaty Update: Sweden - South Africa
1/5/2012
The Swiss Embassy in Pretoria has announced that a DTA between Sweden and South Africa entered into force on March 18, 2012.

Treaty Update: South Africa - San Marino
3/4/2012
On March 23, 2012, the South African government published the TIEA between South Africa and San Marino in the nation's Official Gazette as part of the its ratification procedures.

More South Africa Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro »

South Africa Knowledge Base

South Africa Executive Summary

- SOUTH AFRICA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

South Africa Country and Foreign Investment

- SOUTH AFRICA GEOGRAPHY
- SOUTH AFRICA HISTORY, POPULATION, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
- SOUTH AFRICA GOVERNMENT
- SOUTH AFRICA ECONOMY AND CURRENCY
- SOUTH AFRICA ENTRY AND RESIDENCE
- SOUTH AFRICA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT INCENTIVES

South Africa Types Of Company

- SOUTH AFRICA INTRODUCTION
- SOUTH AFRICA PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY
- SOUTH AFRICA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (Ltd)
- SOUTH AFRICA SECTION 53(B) COMPANY
- SOUTH AFRICA EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP
- SOUTH AFRICA EXTERNAL COMPANY (BRANCH)

South Africa Domestic Corporate Taxes

- SOUTH AFRICA SCOPE OF INCOME TAX
- SOUTH AFRICA INCOME TAX RATES
- SOUTH AFRICA CALCULATION OF TAXABLE BASE
- SOUTH AFRICA FILING REQUIREMENTS, PAYMENT OF TAX
- SOUTH AFRICA WITHHOLDING TAXES
- SOUTH AFRICA SALES TAXES AND VAT

South Africa Tax-Efficient Regimes And Sectors

- SOUTH AFRICA TAX-EFFICIENT BUSINESS FORMS
- SOUTH AFRICA TAX-PRIVILEGED BUSINESS SECTORS

South Africa Personal Taxes

- SOUTH AFRICA RESIDENCE AND LIABILITY FOR TAXATION
- SOUTH AFRICA RATES OF INCOME TAX
- SOUTH AFRICA SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES
- SOUTH AFRICA PROPERTY TAXES AND STAMP DUTY
- SOUTH AFRICA INHERITANCE AND GIFT TAXES

South Africa Double Tax Treaties

- SOUTH AFRICA DOUBLE TAX TREATIES
- SOUTH AFRICA TABLE OF TREATY RATES
- SOUTH AFRICA OTHER INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

South Africa Table Of Statutes

- SOUTH AFRICA TABLE OF STATUTES

South Africa Services Directory

- Accounting/Auditing
- Asset Protection
- Aviation Services
- Banking Services
- Brokerage/Trading
- Captive Insurance
- Company Formation
- Corporate Services
- Expatriate Services
- Financial Planning
- Internet/E-Commerce
- Legal Services
- Marine Services
- Pensions/QROPS/QNUPS
- Tax Planning
- Trust Management
- Wealth Management

Related Information

- MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA
- OFFSHORE SERVICES DIRECTORY
- SOUTH AFRICA SUMMARY OF DOMESTIC TAX REGIME
- SOUTH AFRICA TAXATION OF EXPATRIATES
- SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANIES
- SOUTH AFRICA FISCAL INCENTIVES
- SOUTH AFRICA THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

South Africa Features

- FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA - By Caroline Maxwell, London
This article examines South Africa's position in the international investment community in 2005. We look at the current business infrastructure, and the country's strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas.

- INVESTMENT INCENTIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA - By Caroline Maxwell, London
In this article we look at some of the major tax privileged investment opportunities offered by the South African government to encourage foreign direct investment.

- OUTWARD INVESTMENT FROM SOUTH AFRICA - THE OFFSHORE PERSPECTIVE - By Jason Gorringe, London
In this article, we look at the international investment possibilities for South African residents and corporations.



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Topic: South Africa
Inheriting money from overseas
Hi, I have inherited some money from my parents in the UK. Its about R500 000 and I'd like to know if this is taxable when I bring it into SA. I also have a family trust in SA, so I'd like to know if it would be better to move it into that or my personal account.  John
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Topic: South Africa
Reallocating back to South Africa but working for a U.S. based company
I have permanent residency in South Africa and planning to move back soon after a few years in the U.S.
Since I will be working as a contractor for my U.S. employer, I need professional advice, from a tax perspective, whether its best to receive the income into a U.S. based company that I will need to register OR is it best to register a South African company which will receive the income?
I am not familiar with the pros and cons of either option so any help will be greatly appreciated!  Jakino
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Topic: South Africa
RE : ASSISTANCE, COACHING AND MENTORING IN CERTIFICATE IN TAXATION (BEGINNERS) - SOUTH AFRICA
I have actually registered for a cetificate in Taxation course, and really want to understand it, as I want to pursue a career in Taxation. But, I somehow experience problems with the calculations and really need assistance in order to understand this. I need someone who will be able to take me step by step. I really want to pass this course and looking forward to advancing to the Advance certificate level next year. Please help. Topics ranging from: Income Tax and deductions, Capital allowances, Capital gains, etc.

I be glad if I can get assistance in everything concerning the course, step by step approach. I need someone who will be able to give me support, who will be my coach and my mentor and simplify things for me for the whole year, someone I will be able to contact anytime, either by e-mail, telephone or face to face.

Regards,

Ntebo.
e-mail: ntebo.sabasaba@gmail.com or Nteboheng.Sabasaba@eskom.co.za

 NTEBO
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Topic: South Africa
South African Resident working out of the country on an expat basis...
I am a South African Resident working in Africa. I am out of the country for 30 days and then home for 30 days. What are the SA TAX implications? I am not in possesion of an IRP5. Do I have to pay TAX in SA?  
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Topic: South Africa
Inward Investment Tax
Please can you let me know if I bring US $ into South African for invest will I pay tax on the money before I put the investment capital to work?
Thank you for your responce. Chris  
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Topic: South Africa
how invest in south africa through the offshore company?
how invest in south africa through the offshore company?  larry
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Topic: South Africa
South Africa tax liability? confused.
I am a UK based individual contractor and run my own limited company.
Another UK based company has subcontracted an assignment to me which is based in South Africa. I would be paid by the UK company at a daily rate (in the UK) and the client (in South Africa) has agreed to bear all my costs - boarding, lodging, accomodation, food, etc.). The contract will last 12 months but I will be visiting UK every 3-4 months (for a week or two).
I will pay corporation/business tax and individual PAYE tax in the UK.
From my discussions with the UK based company, we feel that I won't be liable for any taxes in South Africa. Please can someone shed some light on this subject.
 David
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Topic: South Africa
The Cost of Buying a Property in Australia?
We want to sell some of our property here in SA and use the money to buy something in Australia. We will still live and work in SA but will own an investment in Australia.
What extra taxes or charges do we need to be aware of here in SA and over in Australia when doing something like this? Are there any restrictive regulations we should know about?  Simone
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Topic: South Africa
Tax Incentives for Edcon Holdings
Hi,I have constantly trying to find out if there are any tax incentives for edcon holdings as well as its competitor foshini group.But I have had no luck.Any Ideas???  JJS
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Topic: South Africa
Tax of property
Hi,
I have a property in South Africa which I am in the process of selling. I do not live in SA. I do not have a SA income tax number as I am a British Citizen and have never worked in SA. Do I have to pay tax on it and if so how would one do that if I am not a SA citizen and have no tax particulars?

Regards  
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