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Capital transactions
Proceeds from the sale of assets in South Africa, may be remitted abroad�
Proceeds on the sale of assets by emigrants will be subject to the blocked
account provisions�
Dividend payments to non-residents
Dividends declared by companies are remittable to non-resident shareholders
in proportion to percentage shareholdings, subject to certain restrictions if the
dividend is declared by an affected person who has local financial assistance� An
emigrant shareholder will be entitled to dividends declared out of income earned
from normal trading activities after the date of emigration� Non-listed companies
have additional requirements to be met in order to transfer such dividends�
Dividends declared out of capital gains, or out of income earned from normal
trading activities prior to the date of emigration, remain subject to the blocked
account provisions�
Director fee payments to non-residents
Authorised dealers may transfer director’s fees to non-resident directors
permanently domiciled outside South Africa, provided the application is
accompanied by a copy of the resolution of the board of the remitting company,
confirming the amount to be paid to the beneficiary�
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