As South Africa functions in a global economy, aspects of international tax affect many businesses and individuals who transaction, set up business, perform work or invest outside South Africa. Furthermore, with the recent extensive developments in sharing tax information as governments around the world seek to curtail tax erosion, more and more people in South Africa are faced with complex decisions regarding their tax situation on international transactions. Understanding how double tax agreements is fundamental to advising and understanding the tax implications of cross border transactions. This webinar explains in understandable language and using practical examples, how double tax agreements apply in a South African context. The webinar will break down the technical detail to explain how South African taxpayers can properly manage their tax affairs and remain compliant the tax legislation.
• Types of double tax agreements
• Structure of double tax agreements
• How various provisions work to tax a South African resident on foreign income
• Tax relief
• Tax information sharing
• Other relevant aspects
