DANIEL BAINES: Tax implications for your pension or provident fund if you emigrate
You cannot transfer your retirement savings to a fund in the country you are moving to without any negative tax implications
28 July 2019 - 00:17
If you are emigrating from SA, you may be wondering what you can or should do with your pension or provident fund. You essentially have two options. First option: withdraw the amount from your pension/provident fund.
Unfortunately, this will lead to you being taxed in SA on the amount you withdraw...
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