Leaving South Africa

We will cover all questions and info regarding emigration to the Netherlands.

Ceasing to be a tax resident from SARS can be a lengthy process, but in most cases is quite simple. We will assist you step by step through the process.

Cease to be a tax resident from South Africa

Cease to be tax resident from South Africa formalises your exit from the South Africa tax system. It doesn’t mean that you are giving up your South African citizenship, and you’ll still hold on to your South African passport.

Arriving in The Netherlands

After arriving in the Netherlands, one of your first appointments will be at your local municipality within 5 days after arrival:

Enrolling into the Basic Registration Persons (BRP)
Obtaining your personal Social Security Number, the BSN number, for you and your family.

This BSN number is your pathway for communicating with governmental institutes. With a BSN number you can rent a house, open a bank account, find a job and applying for allowances.

You also need a DigiD login to enter governmental websites.

As soon as you are enrolled at the local municipality and received your BSN number, you are a Dutch tax resident.

Leaving South Africa

We will cover all questions and info regarding emigration to the Netherlands.

Cease to be a tax resident from South Africa

Cease to be tax resident from South Africa formalises your exit from the South Africa tax system. It doesn’t mean that you are giving up your South African citizenship, and you’ll still hold on to your South African passport.

Arriving in The Netherlands

Your first task as tax resident from the Netherlands is to introduce yourself to the Dutch tax authorities.

See the next page – Dutch Taxes – M Form 1st year filing.