For Individuals Living, Investing or Operating Across Borders

Relocating to another country — or holding assets and businesses across jurisdictions — changes your tax position in ways that are often misunderstood.

• Where are you tax resident?
• Which country has taxing rights?
• Does a Double Tax Agreement (DTA) apply?
• Have you accidentally triggered tax residency in two countries?

At SAIL International, we specialise in helping internationally mobile individuals structure and manage their tax residency position with clarity and confidence.

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Could this be you?

Consider this common scenario:

A South African executive relocates to the UK, UAE, or Australia.

They:

• Still own property in South Africa
• Retain shareholdings in a South African company
• Continue earning foreign employment income
• Travel back to South Africa regularly
• Maintain family or economic ties

Key questions arise:

• Are they still tax resident in South Africa?
• Have they become tax resident in the new country?
• Could they be tax resident in both?
• How does the Double Tax Agreement resolve this?
• Is foreign employment income exempt or taxable?
• Has an exit tax been triggered?

Without proper structuring, they may face:

• Dual taxation
• Unexpected SARS assessments
• Foreign reporting penalties
• Misapplication of treaty benefits