Double Taxation Agreement

Double Taxation Agreement Tax preparation service in Johannesburg We are dedicated to being the preferred specialist tax provider of South African expatriates.

This is especially true for expatriates with more complex tax affairs or when compliance and optimal tax planning is imperative. Our aim is to provide an efficient and first-time accurate service offering to minimise your tax obligation and help you safely navigate the complexities of expatriate tax law.

A Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) is not applied in isolation from a taxpayer’s broader compliance position with SARS....
31/08/2026

A Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) is not applied in isolation from a taxpayer’s broader compliance position with SARS.

Applications for non-resident tax status are now assessed with greater attention to whether the taxpayer’s overall profile supports a treaty-based claim, including the resolution of any outstanding tax obligations.

This reflects SARS’ increasing focus on ensuring that treaty relief is both factually supported and consistent with the taxpayer’s full compliance history.

Get in touch to discuss your next steps: https://bit.ly/4rbcUL2

Is your tax compliance being handled by “someone you know”?“My brother is an accountant.”“My cousin works in tax.”“A fam...
28/08/2026

Is your tax compliance being handled by “someone you know”?

“My brother is an accountant.”

“My cousin works in tax.”

“A family friend has been doing my taxes for years.”
While these may seem like convenient and well-intentioned arrangements, relying on family or friends to handle your SARS matters can leave important compliance issues unidentified.

Tax compliance goes far beyond completing forms and submitting returns, and even seemingly small errors can have significant consequences.

As Featured in BusinessTech, Daily Investor and Polity.

Could “someone you know” be putting your tax compliance at risk?

Read the full article to find out: https://bit.ly/4d0P4gL

Newsflash: A recent SARS outcome highlights an important compliance risk for taxpayers seeking to formalise their non-re...
26/08/2026

Newsflash: A recent SARS outcome highlights an important compliance risk for taxpayers seeking to formalise their non-resident tax status.

SARS declined a taxpayer’s application to update their tax residency status to non-resident because outstanding assessed tax debt and administrative penalties remained on the taxpayer’s profile.

The outcome demonstrates that even where a taxpayer may substantively meet the requirements for non-residency, outstanding tax debts and compliance issues can prevent the successful formalisation of that status with SARS. This can, in turn, delay financial, investment and administrative matters requiring formal proof of non-residency.

In this instance, SARS expressly indicated that the outstanding debt must first be settled before a new application to cease South African tax residency can be submitted. Taxpayers seeking to formalise their non-resident status should therefore consider both their substantive tax residency position and the compliance status of their SARS profile before applying for a Notice of Non-Resident Tax Status.

Need assistance with your non-resident tax status request? Contact us to discuss your options: https://bit.ly/4rbcUL2

Living and working abroad does not automatically mean that you have ceased being a South African tax resident.With the 2...
24/08/2026

Living and working abroad does not automatically mean that you have ceased being a South African tax resident.

With the 2026 Filing Season underway, expatriates should review whether their tax residency status, effective date of cessation and foreign income disclosures accurately reflect their current circumstances.

Before you submit or accept your 2026 SARS tax return, ensure that your tax residency position is correctly reflected, as getting your status or cessation date wrong can have significant tax and compliance implications.

Read the full article to understand what expatriates need to consider this filing season: https://bit.ly/4xlk0Rc

SARS is increasingly focusing on the substance of Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) applications for non-resident tax st...
24/08/2026

SARS is increasingly focusing on the substance of Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) applications for non-resident tax status, rather than relying on departure dates or formal declarations alone.

Recent developments indicate a stronger emphasis on whether the legal requirements for treaty-based exclusive residence have genuinely been met, supported by appropriate documentation and factual alignment.

Where inconsistencies arise, SARS may request additional verification or delay confirmation of non-residency pending further substantiation.

Engage our team to assess your DTA position and SARS compliance exposure: https://bit.ly/4rbcUL2

SARS is increasingly requiring taxpayers to demonstrate, in detail, that they qualify for non-resident tax status under ...
18/08/2026

SARS is increasingly requiring taxpayers to demonstrate, in detail, that they qualify for non-resident tax status under a Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”).

This process has become more technical and evidentiary in nature, with SARS placing greater emphasis on whether a taxpayer’s full compliance position supports their treaty-based claim to non-residency.

Given the heightened evidentiary standards being applied, precision is essential in establishing non-resident tax status and maintaining compliance with SARS.

Contact us to secure a compliant and fully supported non-resident tax status application: https://bit.ly/4rbcUL2

Marriage alone may no longer secure the spousal donations tax exemption. National Treasury's latest Draft Tax Amendments...
14/08/2026

Marriage alone may no longer secure the spousal donations tax exemption.

National Treasury's latest Draft Tax Amendments propose that a spouse's South African tax residency, not simply their marital status, could determine whether an inter-spousal donation qualifies for the long-standing donations tax exemption.

For families with cross-border assets or tax residency changes, this proposal could have significant implications if enacted.

Read the full article to stay ahead of the proposed changes: https://bit.ly/4xEyCuA

As featured in BusinessTech, IOL News, Briefly - South African News and more.

Do you know what your SARS eFiling says about you?Many South Africans living abroad assume their tax affairs are in orde...
12/08/2026

Do you know what your SARS eFiling says about you?

Many South Africans living abroad assume their tax affairs are in order, only to discover outstanding returns, compliance issues, or outdated information when it is too late.

A SARS Health Check can uncover hidden risks, identify potential tax-saving opportunities, and give you a clear picture of your current tax position before filing season catches you off guard.

As featured in News24.com and Polity.

Read the full article to find out why this should be your first step this tax filing season: https://bit.ly/45TUYwj

Tax Consulting South Africa's Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation, and Lambert Roberts, Expatriate Tax T...
11/08/2026

Tax Consulting South Africa's Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation, and Lambert Roberts, Expatriate Tax Team Manager, have been acknowledged in the latest IBFD - International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation Bulletin for International Taxation for contributing practical insights to the publication, “Relieving Double Taxation on Cross-Border Services: A Comparative Analysis of Major Exporting Countries”.

Recognised among a select group of international tax specialists, this acknowledgement reflects the depth of technical expertise within Tax Consulting South Africa and reinforces the firm's position as a trusted authority in complex international tax matters.

As cross-border taxation continues to evolve, this achievement underscores our commitment to contributing meaningful technical expertise to international tax research and the development of global tax policy, helping shape discussions that influence the future of international taxation.

Connect with our team for trusted guidance on complex international taxation matters: https://bit.ly/4rbcUL2

A Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) application for non-resident tax status is no longer assessed in isolation from a ta...
11/08/2026

A Double Taxation Agreement (“DTA”) application for non-resident tax status is no longer assessed in isolation from a taxpayer’s broader SARS compliance position.

SARS is increasingly evaluating whether a taxpayer’s full profile, including any outstanding tax debt, supports or undermines their claim to treaty-based residency cessation.

Unresolved liabilities can disrupt an otherwise valid DTA application by increasing scrutiny, extending verification timelines, and requiring further substantiation of both historical compliance and current residency position.

As these applications become central to declaring non-residency and remaining tax compliant with SARS, alignment across all tax obligations is essential.

Get in touch to find out more: https://bit.ly/4rbcUL2

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