Navigating International
Tax with Confidence
Bespoke and Independent Tax Advisory services, tailor-made for global clients
our vision
With extensive experience in International Tax, we offer High Net Worth Individuals, Start-ups, Corporates, and Financial Services companies, bespoke, trusted, and expert tax consulting services across an array of areas and jurisdictions. In an ever-changing local and global landscape, we pride ourselves on providing top-quality consulting services that are affordable and tailored to meet your specific requirements.
The single most significant reason SE Consulting was started was to ensure that clients get 100% independent advice at an affordable fee and with the knowledge and peace of mind that no ‘tax product’ will be ‘sold’ to you. As we are completely independent, our advice is always authentic and based on the client’s specific requirements. International tax advisory is not a product to be sold. Each client’s circumstances and specific needs should be considered when advising on technical and complex cross-border tax planning matters.
New Tax Amendment Targets SA Trusts with Non-Resident Beneficiaries - 2023 Draft Bill
This article discusses a proposed amendment to South African taxation laws for trusts with non-resident beneficiaries, affecting estate planning and tax implications.
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Tax residency analysis
SE Consulting helps individuals navigate the complexities of tax residency and provides practical guidance on ceasing tax residency or emigrating.
Trust planning
SE Consulting offers expertise in both foreign and domestic trust planning and restructuring, ensuring clients can maximize their tax benefits and protect their assets.
Estate and tax structures
SE Consulting specializes in creating worldwide estate and tax structures for individuals and corporations, enabling clients to optimize their financial affairs across borders.
double tax agreements
SE Consulting provides appropriate interpretation and utilization of DTAs, along with analysis of the relevant MLI, helping clients minimize double taxation and comply with international tax regulations.
tax planning
Whether clients have foreign assets as residents or South African assets as foreigners, SE Consulting offers strategic tax planning services to optimize their tax positions and ensure compliance with exchange control regulations.
FOUNDERS story
SE Consulting was founded in 2020 at a moment when global uncertainty reshaped the professional landscape. Rather than wait for stability to return, Shaun Eastman chose to build it.
With over a decade of experience in international tax and cross-border structuring, Shaun had worked extensively with multi-national enterprises and high-net-worth families across multiple jurisdictions. The decision to establish an independent advisory practice was driven by a clear conviction: sophisticated clients deserve technically rigorous advice delivered with integrity, discretion, and genuine personal accountability.
Starting lean and independently, SE Consulting was built deliberately — one client relationship at a time. From its base in the coastal village of Pringle Bay in the Western Cape, the firm has grown into a trusted advisory practice supporting complex international tax planning, estate structuring, and wealth preservation strategies.
Shaun’s philosophy is simple: technical excellence is essential, but trust is earned. He places significant value on persistence, disciplined execution, and emotional intelligence — particularly in navigating the nuanced decisions that surround family wealth and cross-border planning.
Today, SE Consulting continues to operate with the same principles on which it was founded: clarity, discretion, long-term thinking, and personal commitment to every client mandate.
Outside of his professional work, Shaun values time with his family and the restorative perspective found along the Western Cape coastline.
