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Once the assets are transferred into the trust, they no longer belong to the trust founder and the trustees are required to take over full control of the assets and ensure that they are managed to achieve the best outcomes
If the Will is found to be invalid, then the deceased’s estate must be wound up in terms of the laws of intestate succession. In such an instance, the Master will appoint an Executor Dative to the deceased estate.
Taxpayers are required to declare their worldwide foreign income sourced from a foreign employer while working in South Africa and/or abroad, and, to facilitate this, SARS has included three new fields for foreign earners.
Contributions to approved retirement funds are tax deductible up to a limit of 27.5% of taxable income, capped at an annual limit of R350 000, but this does not mean that you can’t contribute more without still reaping tax benefits.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own income-producing property such shopping centres, office blocks, factories, warehouses, hotels and student accommodation, to name just a few. REITs provide investors with a lower-risk investment model with a diversified portfolio of properties. REITs are
If you know your workplace value, be sure to negotiate a market-related salary. Remember, many of your employment benefits – including your pension fund contribution, group life cover, income protection benefits and bonuses – are linked to your income, so
It is never ideal to become financially dependent on someone else or to rely on another person to fund for your financial future, even if you believe that you and your partner or spouse have committed to being together forever.
From an income tax perspective, as a South African resident, you will have to pay tax on the interest and dividends earned on your foreign-domiciled investments. This is because South Africa uses a residency-based system to calculate tax, and South
RA investors have complete flexibility when it comes to investment premiums. Investors are able to stop and start premiums as they choose without any penalties or fees being charged. Premiums can be set up via monthly, quarterly or annual debit
