SARS Tax & Accounting Services in South Africa
Practical tax and accounting support for individuals and companies, including SARS eFiling and Tax Compliance Status assistance. Work requiring a registered tax practitioner is coordinated through the appropriate practitioner process.
Core Compliance Services
Individual Income Tax (ITR12)
Professional individual income tax submissions with deductions, compliance checks, and basic optimisation.
- ✓ITR12 preparation & submission
- ✓Deduction and rebate review
- ✓Basic tax optimisation
- ✓Basic SARS correspondence
Company Income Tax (ITR14)
Compliant ITR14 submissions with provisional tax review and status checks.
- ✓ITR14 submission
- ✓Provisional tax review
- ✓Company compliance status check
- ✓Basic SARS correspondence
SARS Tax Clearance PIN Assistance
Obtain your tax compliance PIN for business requirements.
- ✓Compliance status review
- ✓Resolution of basic compliance blockers
- ✓TCC application & follow-up
- ✓SARS liaison
PAYE Registration & Setup
Register PAYE and configure your employer profile on SARS eFiling.
- ✓SARS PAYE registration
- ✓Employer profile setup on eFiling
- ✓Initial EMP201 configuration
- ✓Activation confirmation
Public Officer & Company Detail Updates
Appoint or update the public officer and company contact details with SARS.
- ✓Public officer appointment or update
- ✓Company contact detail updates with SARS
- ✓Compliance verification
- ✓Submission confirmation
SARS Compliance & Tax Clearance Services in South Africa
A SARS tax clearance certificate confirms that your tax affairs are compliant at the time of verification. Businesses typically need a valid Tax Status PIN for public and private tenders, funding applications, supplier onboarding, and to support B‑BBEE and other compliance requirements. If you are a company or SME in South Africa, ensuring your returns and payments are up to date across income tax, VAT and PAYE is essential before applying. Our team reviews your SARS compliance status, resolves blockers, and submits your application via eFiling. Once approved, we verify that your Tax Status PIN is active for third‑party validation. For end‑to‑end support, visit our dedicated service page: Tax Clearance PIN assistance.
Advisory & Growth
Tax Planning & Advisory
Proactive tax strategy tailored to your circumstances.
- ✓Tax structure and exposure review
- ✓Allowances and deductions strategy
- ✓Provisional tax guidance
- ✓Compliance roadmap
International Tax Advisory
Cross‑border guidance for individuals and SMEs.
- ✓Tax residency and source‑of‑income assessment
- ✓Foreign income compliance guidance
- ✓SARS disclosure strategy
- ✓Referral to specialists where required
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Recommended for SMEsMonthly accounting, management accounts and year‑end support.
- ✓Monthly bookkeeping
- ✓Management accounts
- ✓VAT and payroll integration
- ✓Year‑end reporting support
Specialized Support
SARS Objections & Appeals
Dispute resolutions for assessments and penalties.
- ✓Case assessment
- ✓Objection drafting and submission
- ✓SARS engagement
- ✓Appeal escalation (where required)
PAYE & Payroll Compliance
Registration, monthly EMP201 submissions and bi‑annual EMP501 reconciliations.
- ✓PAYE registration (if required)
- ✓Monthly EMP201 returns
- ✓Bi‑annual EMP501 reconciliations
- ✓SARS liaison
VAT Compliance & Returns
VAT registration and VAT201 submissions with compliance checks.
- ✓VAT registration (if required)
- ✓Monthly/Bi‑monthly VAT201 returns
- ✓Input/Output VAT review
- ✓SARS liaison
Tax Clearance Certificate FAQ
How long does a SARS Tax Compliance Status request take?
Timing depends on the taxpayer record, outstanding returns or debt, supporting information and SARS processing. We help identify available issues and explain the next step.
Can I get a tax clearance certificate if I have outstanding SARS returns?
No, SARS will decline your tax clearance application if you have outstanding ITR14, EMP201, or VAT201 returns. Thabo Systems assists in resolving these compliance gaps and negotiating payment arrangements to secure your PIN.
Why was my SARS tax clearance application rejected?
Common reasons for rejection include outstanding tax returns, unpaid balances, incorrect company details, or unverified public officer information. We identify and resolve these compliance blockers directly with SARS.
Do I need a tax clearance certificate for government tenders?
Yes. All government tenders, funding applications, and corporate vendor registrations in South Africa require a valid SARS Tax Status PIN to verify real-time compliance at the point of evaluation.
Trust & Verification
We confirm the scope before work starts and coordinate registered-practitioner involvement where the service requires it.
Our Process
- Compliance Review
- Clear Scope & Quotation
- Secure SARS eFiling Submission
- Ongoing Support & Follow‑Up
Prices listed are starting rates. Final fees depend on the complexity, compliance status, and volume of work required.
Professional Responsibility & Collaboration
Accounting and financial reporting work is coordinated through the appropriate accounting process. Tax work that legally requires a registered tax practitioner is referred to or coordinated with an appropriately registered practitioner. Final outcomes remain subject to client records and the relevant authority.