New Tax Directive to Impact Expats’ Retirement | Moneyweb | Shuanita de Wet

Send us Fan Mail Are you a South African expat planning to access your retirement funds? Watch this @MoneywebHoldings interview before you make your next move. Retirement and Pension Fund Specialist Shuanita de Wet from Tax Consulting SA explains the game-changing SARS directive that came into effect on 11 April 2025. With "emigration withdrawal" now phased out, expats must comply with the new “cessation of residency” process—or risk delays, rejections, and tax exposure. Topics Covered: 00:45 – Why SARS replaced “emigration withdrawal” with “cessation of residency” 02:04 – New tax directive process and what changes on 11 April 2025 03:30 – Which retirement funds and annuities are affected 04:56 – Risks of non-compliance and SARS’s use of AI for enforcement 06:35 – How to stay compliant: the role of tax diagnostics and professional advice Visit Tax Consulting South Africa for more guidance and expert insights: https://bit.ly/4jAU9xs #SARS #TaxDirectives #SouthAfricanExpats #RetirementFunds #TaxResidency #FinancialPlanning #TaxCompliance #ExpatTax #TaxConsultingSA #SAfm #ShuanitaDeWet #SouthAfricaFinance #CrossBorderTax #Emigration Support the show