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2024 Tax Guide on Ceasing to be Resident in SA
- 15 November 2024
- Individuals Tax
- South African Accounting Academy
Summary:
SAICA has issued an updated 2024 Taxation guide on Ceasing to be Resident in South Africa.
Article:
This Guide provides an overview of the most important South African income tax and exchange control considerations for individuals who have or intend leaving South Africa on a temporary or permanent basis.
Different tax requirements apply for South African tax residents and non-tax residents.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Purpose, Scope and Limitations of the Guide
- Determination of South African Tax Residency
- Consequences of remaining a South African tax resident
- Consequences of ceasing to be a South African tax resident
- Exchange Control
- Exchange control consequences of leaving South Africa
The guide also contains the following useful information:
- Diagram 1 – Summary of Resident test
- Diagram 2 – Summary of consequences when it comes to Trusts
- 21 Examples
- Frequently Asked Questions
This guide was originally issued in December 2022.
Click here to download the 62-page Guide:
Relevance to Auditors, Independent Reviewers & Accountants:
- Practitioners should adhere to the tax consequences when individuals cease to be resident in SA.
- Tax practitioners, Auditors, Independent Reviewers and Accountants should always be aware of the latest publications issued by regulators, professional bodies and standard-setting boards, such as SAICA, as well as the contents of any practical considerations contained within this guide.



