Understanding Your SARS Obligations as an Expatriate – ExtraStar Solutions

Living and working abroad or earning income from outside South Africa can be rewarding—but it also comes with tax responsibilities that shouldn’t be ignored. Many expatriates and South Africans earning foreign income are unsure how SARS (the South African Revenue Service) views their earnings. At ExtraStar Solutions, we help you make sense of it all and stay compliant with confidence.

If you’re a South African tax resident, SARS requires you to declare your worldwide income, even if you’re earning overseas. However, there are special foreign income exemptions and double taxation agreements that may reduce or eliminate what you owe locally. The key is understanding your tax residency status and keeping your documentation up to date.

At ExtraStar Solutions, we guide expatriates through:

• Determining your tax residency status with SARS.
• Correctly declaring foreign income and claiming exemptions.
• Avoiding double taxation through proper compliance.
• Ensuring you meet all SARS deadlines with accurate filings.
• Creating a financial plan that supports long-term growth and compliance.

We understand that tax laws can feel complicated, but with the right partner, you can stay compliant and confident wherever you are in the world.

Let ExtraStar Solutions handle the details so you can focus on your goals—stress-free, secure, and financially empowered.