South Africa
Settling in South Africa — or already here? The offshore layer still matters, but so do rand-based tax breaks, retirement structures and protection. I build both sides so they work together.
Tax-deductible retirement saving done properly — modern, low-cost RA structures, not the legacy products that gave the industry its reputation.
The simplest win in South African investing. Maximised annually, invested for growth, and coordinated with the rest of your plan.
Discretionary rand-based portfolios for goals inside South Africa — a property deposit, school fees, income in retirement.
Life, disability and income protection — sized to what your family actually needs, reviewed as that number changes.
Onshore structures for life in South Africa; offshore structures for everything beyond it. The plan only works when the two are designed together.
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A tax-deductible, locked-until-retirement-age savings vehicle: you get a tax benefit on contributions today in exchange for accepting you can’t access the money early. It’s the core building block of most South African retirement plans — full beginner’s guide here.
They do different jobs — an RA gives a tax benefit now with access only at retirement; a TFSA gives tax-free growth with flexible access. Which comes first depends on your goals, income and time horizon. Both are usually worth having eventually. Here’s how to think about it.
In order: get clear on your tax position first, then open the right structures, then set up the contributions — and only then worry about optimising. Treating it as one giant decision is what keeps most people stuck.
I’m based in Cape Town and meet local clients in person, but work with clients across South Africa over video call.
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