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Confidential Client Questionnaire

Tax Emigration
Client Assessment

Please complete all sections as accurately as possible. Your responses will be used to determine the legal basis for cessation of South African tax residency and assess any CGT or compliance implications.

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Client Information

⚠ Potential Risk Flags Identified

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Residency & Departure
Questions 1–3 · Physical departure and intention
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Q1What is the exact date you physically left South Africa with the intention not to return?Key *
Q2Did you leave South Africa with the clear intention of making the foreign country your permanent home?Key *
Q3How many days have you spent in South Africa since your departure date? (Per tax year if possible)

South African tax year runs 1 March – 28/29 February

⚠ High SA day-count may indicate continued tax residency under the physical presence test. Please flag for detailed review.
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Foreign Country Status
Questions 4–6 · Visa, tax residency & DTA
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Q4What country have you emigrated to, and what visa / permit do you currently hold?
Q5Have you obtained formal tax residency in the new country?Key *
Q6Is there a Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between South Africa and your new country of residence? *
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Ties to South Africa
Questions 7–10 · Property, business, family & social ties
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Q7Do you still own property in South Africa? *
Q8Do you still have any business interests, directorships, investments, or employment income in South Africa? *
Q9Do any immediate family members (spouse or minor children) still reside in South Africa?Key *
Q10Do you still hold memberships to clubs, gyms, professional associations, or other social institutions in South Africa?
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Assets & CGT Exposure
Questions 11–12 · Worldwide assets and tax filing status
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Q11What worldwide assets did you hold on the date of your departure from South Africa?CGT *

This is required to assess the deemed disposal / CGT exit charge under s9H of the Income Tax Act.

Q12Have you filed all outstanding SA tax returns up to and including the year of departure?CGT *
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Retirement Funds
Question 13 · RA, pension & provident funds
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Q13Do you have any retirement annuities, pension, or provident fund savings in South Africa? *
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Prior Compliance & SARS Notification
Questions 14–15 · Previous financial emigration & SARS status
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Q14Did you previously complete financial emigration through the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) prior to March 2021?Key *

Important: SARB financial emigration (pre-March 2021) changed your exchange control status but did NOT automatically cease your SA tax residency. A formal cessation via the RAV01 process with SARS may still be required.

Q15Has SARS been notified of your emigration in any form? *
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Additional Information
Any other relevant details for your advisor
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Is there anything else you believe is relevant to your tax emigration that has not been covered above?
Declaration
I confirm that the information provided in this questionnaire is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my advisor will rely on these answers to determine the appropriate course of action for my tax emigration and that any omissions or inaccuracies may affect the outcome of the process.

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