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Are you moving to South Africa? Compare My Move can save you up to 70% on the cost of your international removal. South Africa is home to over 200,000 British Expats and with the relaxed, low cost and high standard of living, it’s not hard to understand why.
We have helped thousands of people move abroad each year and when you compare with us, you are in good hands. We will match you with up to 6 removal companies that specialise in International home moves.
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Shipping Freight will be the most logical option for a house move to South Africa. Whether you will be going for a full or part house load, a shipping container will be a good choice.
There will be 20-foot and 40-foot containers available and you may be given the choice to share a container at a lower cost.
The cost will depend on which service you use but, as an estimate, the cost will be around:
20ft Container - £4,650 - £5,140
40ft Container – £8,830 - £9,750
The cost of an air freight service to South Africa is significantly more expensive than sea freight but if you are in a hurry for your belongings, it is a viable option. If you are not too concerned with finding a cost-effective solution, then air freight is certainly more convenient.
As an estimate of the cost, an Air Freight Service from the UK to Cape Town, South Africa is charged at around £3.40 per Kilo. This could mean that an average 4 bedroom house load can cost:
£10,000 - £15,000
A sea freight service to South Africa takes, on average 16-22 days whereas an airfreight cargo can be with you in as little as 1-3 days. These services tend to book up in advance so forward planning is paramount. Your removal company will advise.
Residents in South Africa are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are only taxed on their earnings in South Africa. If you meet the requirements of a ‘physical presence’ test then you will be considered a resident and you’ll be required to pay tax on all earnings. To meet these requirements, you would be present in South Africa for 91 days in a year.
People relocating to South Africa are allowed to import household items and personal goods such as furniture, clothing and linen without paying import duties. Your removal company will advise further.
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