To register after hiring.
For late payment.
SDL if > R500k payroll.
1% Employer + 1% Employee.
Critical Problems We Solve
Effective financial management isn't just about balancing books; it's about removing the friction points that stall your business growth.
Risk of 10% late payment penalties from day one
Inability to issue invalid IRP5s to employees
Directors' personal liability for company tax debt
Delays in obtaining Tax Clearance due to non-compliance
Confusion between SARS UIF and Department of Labour UIF
The 'Employee' Definition Trap
Many business owners mistakenly believe that because they are directors or 'contractors' to their own company, they don't need to pay PAYE. This is incorrect. SARS defines an employee broadly. If you receive remuneration and work under the control or supervision of the employer (including your own company), PAYE must be withheld.
We assess your worker relationships to ensure you are registering correctly and not exposing yourself to a 'deemed employee' audit later.
- Review of Director vs Employee status
- Evaluation of Independent Contractors
- Prevention of PAYE vs Dividend confusion
- Compliance with Fourth Schedule rules
The Triple Registration: PAYE, SDL, UIF
Applying for PAYE often triggers requirements for Skills Development Levy (SDL) and Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). While UIF is mandatory for almost all employers, SDL is only triggered when your payroll hits R500,000 per year.
We manage this complexity for you. We register you for exactly what you need—no more, no less—preventing you from paying levies you are exempt from while ensuring you don't miss compulsory ones.
- Automatic SDL threshold monitoring
- Seamless UIF tax registration
- Exemption filings for small payrolls
- Unified EMP201 set-up
Link to Monthly Compliance (EMP201)
Registration is just the starting line. Once you have a PAYE number, the clock starts ticking on your monthly EMP201 returns. These must be submitted and paid by the 7th of every month.
Unlike other registrations, we don't just hand you a number and walk away. We link the new tax type to your eFiling profile and can immediately transition you into our monthly payroll service to ensure you never miss that 7th-of-the-month deadline.
- Immediate eFiling linkage
- Setup of payment beneficiaries
- Training on EMP201 deadlines
- Handover to payroll department
Who Is This For?
- New employers hiring their first staff member
- Directors drawing a regular salary above the tax threshold
- Foreign companies employing South African residents
- Businesses restoring a deregistered PAYE number
Engagement Requirements
- Company Registration Documents (CIPC)
- Certified ID of Representative
- Proof of Bank Account (stamped by bank)
- Proof of Address for the business
- Date of first employment
Deliverables & Results
- Registration for Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) with SARS
- Registration for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) with SARS
- Registration for Skills Development Levy (SDL) if applicable
- Activation of EMP201 status on eFiling
- Confirmation of EMP501 reconciliation eligibility
- Issue of official SARS Notice of Registration (EMP103)
South African Compliance Context
"Creations transformed how we handle SARS. No more compliance anxiety."
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Our Operational Methodology
A structured, 5-step approach designed for precision and clarity.
We determine if you are legally required to register based on your payroll value.
We gather the necessary entity documents, bank details, and representative info.
We complete the RAV01 form and submit your application directly to SARS.
Once the number is issued, we link it to your eFiling profile so you can submit returns.
Professional Insights
Directors of companies are considered employees for PAYE purposes; if you draw a salary, the company must register.
Failing to register for PAYE is a criminal offence, and directors can be held personally liable for the unpaid tax.
Once registered, you must submit an EMP201 return every month, even if you paid no salaries for that specific month (submit a 'nil' return).
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our paye registration services in south africa service.