SARS Tax Registration

Every person and company earning income in South Africa must be registered for income tax with the South African Revenue Service. Registration issues a tax reference number, and eFiling lets you request a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN that third parties can use to confirm you are in good standing.

• Every provider earning income through FIX IT
• Every registered company, from the date of incorporation
• Anyone quoting for corporate, insurance or government work that requires a TCS PIN

• Nobody is exempt from being registered, but individuals earning below the annual tax threshold may not be required to submit a return.

Tax non-compliance stops payouts from corporate clients, blocks tender work and can attract penalties and interest. A valid TCS PIN is the single fastest way to prove your business is legitimate.

• Eligibility for corporate, insurance panel and government work
• Ability to issue fully compliant invoices
• Avoids penalties, interest and collection action
• Supports finance and lease applications for vehicles and tools

1. 1Register for eFiling at www.sarsefiling.co.za using your ID number.
2. 2Confirm or request your income tax reference number.
3. 3For a company, verify the automatic company income tax registration created after CIPC incorporation.
4. 4Register as an employer for PAYE/UIF if you employ staff.
5. 5File outstanding returns so your account shows no overdue submissions.
6. 6Request a Tax Compliance Status PIN under My Compliance Profile.
7. 7Upload your tax reference confirmation or TCS PIN letter to the FIX IT Business Centre.

• South African ID or passport
• Proof of residential or business address
• Bank confirmation letter
• CIPC registration documents (for companies)

eFiling registration is usually immediate. A tax number is typically issued within 24 hours to 5 working days. A TCS PIN is issued within minutes once your account is compliant.

No renewal. Annual income tax returns are due each filing season, and a TCS PIN remains valid for 12 months but reflects live compliance status.

• SARS Contact Centre: 0800 00 7277
• Website: www.sars.gov.za
• eFiling: www.sarsefiling.co.za

• You upload a SARS-issued document — a notice of registration, TCS PIN letter or tax clearance confirmation.
• Our reviewer checks that the taxpayer name and reference number match your FIX IT identity or registered company.
• Documents older than 12 months are declined and you are asked for a current one.
• Approval sets the tax compliance item on your provider compliance record.