South Africa:
Part 6.8 - Taxation - Taxation Of Temporary Residents In South Africa
09 April 1996
Werksmans Attorneys
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In accordance with source rules, remuneration from services rendered in South Africa is taxable in South Africa. Foreign nationals temporarily residing and working in South Africa are therefore taxable on their remuneration, regardless of where their employer resides or where payment is made. Such income may be exempted, however, under one of South Africa's double taxation agreements. That exemption will usually be available if the temporary resident is present in the country for less than 183 days in any one tax year and is paid by a foreign employer.
For further information please contact:
Werksmans Attorneys
Werksmans Chambers, 22 Girton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193
or
P.O. Box 927, Johannesburg 2000 South Africa
Enquiries: Mr Charles Butler
Telephone 27 (011) 488-0000
Telefax 27 (011) 484-3100/3200
E-Mail Address cbutler@werksmans.co.za
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