Foreign capital Investments

Resident individuals who are over 18 and taxpayers in good standing are permitted to invest abroad. The current limit is R10 000 000 per person per calendar year. Applications by individuals to invest in fixed property and other investments will also be considered in addition to the foreign capital allowance.

Single discretionary allowance (in addition to foreign capital allowance)

Residents over the age of 18 years may be permitted a single allowance within an overall limit of R1 000 000 per individual per calendar year, without the requirement to obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate, to cover the following discretionary allowances (w.e.f. 1/4/15 to cover use for any legal purpose):

• monetary gifts and loans
• donations to missionaries
• maintenance transfers
• travel allowance (minors entitled to an annual allowance of R200 000)
• study allowance

Study allowances

The direct costs of study may be transferred directly to the institution. Should a spouse accompany a student, a discretionary allowance may be accorded to the spouse. Household and personal effects, including jewellery (but excluding motor vehicles), up to a value of R200 000 per student may be exported.

Emigration limits

Foreign Capital Allowance (reduced by foreign capital investments)

Single Person – R10 000 000
Family Unit – R20 000 000

Household & Personal Effects, Motor Vehicles, Stamps, Coins & Kruger Rands

R2 million can be transferred