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If I work overseas for two years on contract could I be liable for SA tax?

Posted 29 July 2015

Albert said:
29 July 2015 at 15:11

I am going to work in Dubai on a two year contract and will spend less than 90 days in both these years in South Africa. However, I am leaving my family home, wife and children in South Africa. Would I be defined as ordinarily resident in SA and liable for SA taxation?

TaxTim Evan TaxTim Evan said:
29 July 2015 at 15:53

Please use our link below to find out if you are tax resident in South Africa:

Am I a tax resident of South Africa?

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