SARS has introduced an enhanced compliance system change about the current tax clearance status (TCS) required for transferring funds by taxpayers intending to use their foreign investment allowance (FIA) of up to R10 million per calendar year. The effective date of this change is 24 April 2023.
• The first option for the Single Discretionary Allowance
• The second option for the Foreign Investment Allowance, also known as a Capital Allowance
• The additional required information on approving an International Transfer (AIT) Application.
• Supporting documents required to apply for foreign investment allowance for individual taxpayers.
• Additional documents are required when the individual taxpayer ceases to be a tax resident in South Africa.
• Supporting documents per source criteria:
o Distributions from a trust
o Donations
o Earnings
o Income from companies, local or foreign, where the taxpayer holds a direct or indirect beneficial interest
o Inheritance
o Investment income - local or foreign
o Loans
o Sale of crypto assets
o Sale of property
o Sale of shares
• Tax compliance functionality on SARS e-filing
Tax practitioners and accountants who want to equip themselves to assist or advise their clients with the new requirements on tax compliance with funds transferred abroad.
