SARS is coming after YOUR foreign retirement funds

Send us Fan Mail Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3I8Ostq Speak to our specialists: https://bit.ly/3IcnAbX Could your foreign retirement funds soon be taxed in South Africa? In this discussion, Delano Abdoll (Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation) and John-Paul Fraser (Team Lead: Cross-Border Taxation) unpack how SARS’ proposed removal of the foreign pension exemption could affect expatriates, returning residents, and high-net-worth individuals with offshore retirement funds. From Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) to the two-pot system, they reveal the risks, timelines, and urgent planning steps every client and practitioner must understand. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 – The Removal of Foreign Pension Fund Exemptions 03:27 – South Africa’s Deficit and the Push to Increase Tax Collection 05:25 – Tax Residency Rules and the Impact on Foreign Pensions 08:22 – Public Comment Period Closing 12 September 2025 17:36 – Practical Advice for Taxpayers and Retirement Planning #SARS #DoubleTaxation #TLAB2025 Support the show