Therefore, if one financially emigrates (taking into consideration the tax residency tests) that would then indicate that the taxpayer ceased to be a tax resident. 
SARS, Foreign Employment Income Team
Jerry Botha
Managing Partner
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Cessation Applications and Tax Planning Strategies
Darren Britz
Partner & Head of Tax Legal
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Tax Planning and Legal Strategies
Nicolas Botha
Team Lead
Specialised in Expatriate Tax Matters & Multi-Faceted Tax Engagement Solutions
Mbalenhle Mahlaba
Expatriate Tax Engagement Specialist
Specialised in Young Professional Tax Planning Engagements
Delano Abdoll
Admitted Attorney and Cross-Border Taxation Specialist
Specialised in Double Taxation Agreements and Cross-Border Tax Planning
Donne Trump
Client Engagement Specialist
Specialised in Middle East Relations and Advisory
Sidney Fletcher
TTP(SA) Trust and Estate Tax Specialist
Specialised in Trust Tax Obligation & Estate Resolution Matters for Expatriates
Hlengiwe Mkhize
Tax Practitioner & Senior Tax Consultant
Specialised in Expatriate Tax Return Submissions
Robyn Gilbert
Expatriate Tax Engagement Specialist & Consultant
Specialised in High-Net-Worth Expatriate Tax Return Submissions
Lovemore Ndlovu
Expatriate Tax and SARB Engagement Specialist
Specialised in SARB Legislation and Banking Engagements
Craig Rocher
CA(SA) Remuneration Specialist
Specialised in Cross-Border Remuneration Structuring and Planning
Jashwin Baijoo
Admitted Attorney LLM (Tax) Head of Strategic Engagement
Specialised High-Net-Worth Tax Planning and Legal Strategies
John-Paul Fraser
Tax Attorney & Team Lead: Cross-Border Taxation General Tax Practitioner (SA)™ (SAIT)
Specialised in Young Professional Tax Planning and Cross-Border Engagements
Alex Mahundla
SARS Compliance Specialist
Specialised in Reviewing of Tax Compliance with SARS
Monique Spray
Senior Tax Consultant & SARS Compliance Specialist
Specialised in Reviewing of Tax Compliance with SARS & Expatriate Tax Submissions
Chavaughn Phillips
Expatriate Tax Specialist
Courtney Carstens
Expatriate Tax Specialist
Carmen Sevenster
Tracking Administrator
Chrispos Seete
SARS Tax Compliance Specialist
Shuanita De Wet
Process Specialist: Expatriate Tax
Our Company
Financial Emigration proudly holds the distinction of being the longest-standing company specializing in the cessation of tax residency in South Africa. Throughout this extensive history the team has been part and parcel of guiding expatriates through legislative changes over the years and pioneered the formalisation processes with the authorities. With one of our exemplary accomplishments including the honour of being entrusted to draft both the 1st and 2nd editions of the LexisNexis Expatriate Tax Textbook. The wealth of knowledge and remaining at the forefront has also allowed to not only guide our own clientele but also to the development of other companies and practitioners, through our webinar and training facilities.
Our multidisciplinary team of Tax Attorneys, Tax Practitioners, Chartered Accountants (SA) and Expatriate Tax specialists, will take over the entire FE application process on your behalf. Whether you’re a High-Wealth individual navigating intricate tax structuring or a young professional embarking on international adventures, we are dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your unique expatriate tax journey.
Charting the Course
On Parliament’s Doorstep
Our managing partner, Jerry Botha, with Barry Pretorius representing the Expatriate Tax Petition Group in Parliament.
Proposal to Parliament
It is one of those things you must personally experience, otherwise you will never fully comprehend how frustrating things can become.
Lexis Nexis Expat Tax Textbook
Expatriate Tax covers the taxation of both South African citizens working overseas and foreign nationals working in SA.
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