Financial
Emigration UAE

Helping South Africans End Tax Residency with SARS

We help South Africans living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to formally end their South African tax residency with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and ensure full compliance under the latest tax residency rules.

With over 20 years of experience, our multidisciplinary team of Tax Attorneys, Chartered Accountants, and Emigration Specialists provide trusted, end-to-end financial emigration solutions. 

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What is

Financial Emigration?

Financial Emigration is the official process to end South African tax residency when you permanently relocate abroad.

By completing it, you change your SARS status to “non-resident for tax purposes”, which confirms that you are no longer subject to South African tax on your worldwide income. 

This Process:

Proves your intention to reside permanently outside South Africa.

Aligns your tax and exchange control status with your life abroad.

Ensures you are compliant with SARS and avoid future tax complications.

Allows you to withdraw retirement funds (pension, provident, or annuity) from South Africa.

Since 1 March 2021, SARS has introduced new rules for determining tax residency, making expert guidance essential for South Africans abroad.

Financial Emigration for

South Africans in the UAE

Many South Africans move to the UAE for tax-free income opportunities, yet remain unaware that SARS may still view them as South African tax residents.

Without formally ending your tax residency, you could still be liable for South African tax on global income.

South Africans working in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other UAE emirates.

Individuals looking to cease their tax residency in South Africa and SARS to protect their hard-earned foreign income

Retirees or investors wanting to access South African retirement savings.

Why Choose

Finacial Emigration UAE?

We are not just consultants, we are South Africa’s leading expatriate tax authority.

Our team represents clients across the world and has been directly involved in key legislative processes, including:

Representing the Expatriate Petition Group (EPG) in Parliament during the expatriate tax reform.

Contributing authors to LexisNexis’ Expatriate Tax textbook, the first of its kind in South Africa.

Trusted advisors to South African expats in over 100 countries.

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Our 7 Key Advantages

20+ years of specialised expatriate tax experience.

Full team of legal, tax, and accounting professionals under one roof.

Seamless management of SARS and Reserve Bank correspondence.

Access to retirement annuities and pension fund withdrawals

Proven track record of successful financial emigrations.

Transparent, fixed-fee process — no hidden costs.

Dedicated consultant support throughout your case.

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Our Financial 

Emigration Process

Every step is handled directly by our in-house team — no outsourcing or third-party delays.

  • Tax Residency Assessment

    We determine your current status under SARS’ residency tests.

  • Documentation and Filing

    Our team prepares and submits all required SARS and Reserve Bank documentation.

  • Tax Compliance Check

    We ensure all tax returns are updated and verified.

  • Non-Resident Confirmation

    You receive SARS confirmation of non-residency.

  • Retirement Fund Withdrawal (if applicable)

    Our team prepares and submits all required SARS and Reserve Bank documentation.

  • Approval International Transfer of Funds (AIT)

    This is the process that is required for all fund transfers out of South Africa, to ensure that you have the funds you need to set up your new life in your new home country.

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Financial Emigration Today!

We make the process simple, compliant, and transparent for South Africans abroad.

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