Non-Resident and Expatriate Tax Compliance for African Assignments
As South African companies deploy staff across the continent and employ foreign nationals locally, the tax obligations for expatriates and non residents grow complex quickly. This course covers residency tests, the source rules for employment income, double taxation relief and the practical payroll handling of inbound and outbound assignees. Examples reflect common regional assignment patterns in mining, engineering and services.
What you will be able to do
Apply the residency and ordinary residence tests to individuals.
Determine the source of employment income for cross border assignments.
Use double taxation relief to avoid taxing the same income twice.
Manage payroll and PAYE for inbound and outbound assignees.
Apply the foreign employment income exemption and its conditions.
Structure assignment packages with tax and social security in mind.
Course outline
01Residency and ordinary residence tests
02Source rules for employment income
03Foreign employment income exemption
04Double taxation relief and treaties
05Payroll for inbound assignees
06Payroll for outbound assignees
07Social security and cross border levies
08Structuring assignment packages
Who should attend
Payroll managers, tax specialists, human resources practitioners and financial managers who handle expatriate assignments and non resident employees across Africa.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Online
3
US$900
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.