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for SA businesses

Plain-language articles and tools to help you stay ahead of SARS deadlines, understand your compliance obligations, and make smarter financial decisions.

Important Deadlines

SARS key dates — 2025/2026

Missing a SARS deadline can result in penalties and interest. Bookmark this page and check back regularly as dates are updated.

Submission / Event
Deadline
Who It Affects
VAT Return (bi-monthly)
25th of month
VAT-registered businesses
PAYE / EMP201 Monthly
7th of month
All employers
EMP501 Reconciliation
31 May 2025
All employers
Provisional Tax — 1st Payment
31 Aug 2025
Companies & individuals
Personal Income Tax Filing
23 Oct 2025
Individual taxpayers
Provisional Tax — 2nd Payment
28 Feb 2026
Companies & individuals
Company Income Tax (CIT)
12 months after year-end
All registered companies

* Dates are indicative. Always confirm with your accountant or on sars.gov.za.

Free Tools

South African tax calculators

2025/2026 tax year estimates based on current SARS rates. These are indicative figures — contact us for a precise assessment.

Personal Income Tax — 2025/2026

Based on 2025/2026 SARS tax tables
Primary rebate: R17,235 · Secondary: R9,444 · Tertiary: R3,145

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Articles & Guides

Plain-language financial guides

Written for South African business owners — not accountants.

Tax
What is provisional tax and do I need to pay it?
Who must pay, when, and how to calculate it — explained simply.
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CIPC
How to register a Pty Ltd company in South Africa (2025)
Documents, costs, and timelines — a step-by-step walkthrough.
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VAT
When must you register for VAT in South Africa?
Compulsory vs voluntary registration — thresholds, benefits, and process.
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Payroll
PAYE, UIF, and SDL — a plain-language employer guide
Monthly employer obligations broken down simply for SA business owners.
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B-BBEE
B-BBEE for small businesses — what you actually need to know
Unlock contracts and supplier opportunities with the right B-BBEE status.
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Bookkeeping
5 bookkeeping mistakes small businesses make (and how to fix them)
Common errors that cost businesses time and money — and how to avoid them.
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