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All About Property | SARS enhances transfer duty requirements: Implications for property transactions

Effective 8th December 2025, the South African Revenue Service (‘SARS’) has implemented important enhancements to the Transfer Duty Declaration (TDC01) process on eFiling. According to SARS’s release, these changes are aimed at simplifying compliance, reducing inaccurate declarations, and improving the

All About Property | Exchange control update: What non-residents should know about the new income transfer rules

The South African Reserve Bank’s Financial Surveillance department recently issued Exchange Control Circular No. 15/2025 (‘the Circular’), which introduces important changes that directly impact how non-residents and individuals who have ceased tax residency may transfer income abroad. On evaluation, these

All About Property | Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know

Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted complications. The legal basis for withholding tax Section 35A

STBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May 2025

SEAMLESS PROPERTY INVESTMENT WITH STBB: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOREIGN & NON-RESIDENT PURCHASERS With its scenic landscapes, favourable climate, and competitively priced real estate, South Africa is a popular choice for savvy foreign investors. At STBB, we regularly handle property transactions

All About Property | SARS enhances transfer duty requirements: Implications for property transactions

All About Property | Exchange control update: What non-residents should know about the new income transfer rules

All About Property | Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know

STBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | May 2025

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