Unlock a clear, reliable process that solidifies your non-resident status with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Say goodbye to ambiguity and ensure your tax status is formalized with confidence.
The SARS Letter of Confirmation for Non-Resident Tax Status affirms that an individual is no longer recognised as a tax resident of South Africa, stating the date when tax residency ended.
To obtain this letter, individuals must undergo the Tax Emigration process.
Following completion, SARS will provide this confirmation letter validating non-residency for tax purposes
Becoming a Non-Resident for tax purposes with SARS offers several key benefits
By undergoing the tax emigration process, foreign earned income and investments will be fully protected from SARS once one is noted as a non-resident for tax purposes.
Once designated as a non- resident for tax purposes, individuals can access their retirement funds before maturity if they maintain non-resident status for three consecutive years.
Non-resident beneficiaries can receive proceeds from South African deceased estates and inheritances, and then transfer these funds abroad.