Tax and LegalImmigration, Work Permits and Employing Foreign Nationals
Employing a foreign national without the correct permit exposes the employer as well as the employee, and the offence is committed by continuing to employ somebody whose status lapsed rather than only by hiring them. This course covers compliance. Delegates work through the permit and visa categories and which suits which appointment, the application process, supporting documents and realistic timelines, and the employer obligations attaching to a sponsored or corporate arrangement. Verification and record keeping are covered, including checking status on an ongoing basis. Intra company transfers and short term assignments follow, along with the tax and social security consequences. The course closes on renewal, on termination and on what happens when a permit is refused.
Course objectives
- Match permit and visa categories to the appointment being made
- Prepare an application with the documents and timeline it needs
- Meet employer obligations under sponsored arrangements
- Verify status on appointment and on an ongoing basis
- Handle intra company transfers and short term assignments
- Address the tax and social security consequences of foreign employment
- Manage renewal, refusal and termination correctly
Who should attend
- Human resources and mobility staff
- Legal and compliance officers
- Recruitment and onboarding personnel
- Payroll staff handling foreign employees
- Managers hiring across borders
Course outline
- 01The offence of continuing to employ
- 02Permit and visa categories
- 03Application process and documents
- 04Timelines and planning around them
- 05Employer obligations and sponsorship
- 06Verification and ongoing status checks
- 07Transfers, assignments, tax and social security
- 08Renewal, refusal and termination
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 to 17 November 2026 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R11,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 15 to 16 March 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | USD 795 per delegate | Register Now |
| 30 to 31 March 2027 | Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |