Of payroll.
Annual payroll.
Late payment.
Via WSP/ATR.
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.
Blocked Tax Clearance due to SDL non-compliance
Penalties for failure to register despite exceeding threshold
Missed opportunity to claim 20% Mandatory Grants
Incorrect SETA allocation affecting BEE points
Audit findings on under-declared levies
The R500,000 Threshold
The moment your expected annual payroll exceeds R500,000, you become liable for SDL. This is often tripped by a new hire or a bonus run.
We monitor your payroll totals monthly. As soon as you cross the threshold, we trigger the registration to ensure you don't fall behind. Retroactive registration often attracts penalties, so proactive monitoring is key.
- Threshold monitoring
- Proactive registration
- Penalty avoidance
- Budget forecasting
SETA Classification Matters
When you register for SDL, you are assigned to a SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) based on your industry. Being in the right SETA is crucial if you want to claim back funds or earn BEE skills development points.
We ensure your 'SIC Code' (Standard Industrial Classification) on eFiling matches your actual business activities, placing you in the correct SETA for your industry.
- SIC Code alignment
- SETA transfer management
- Grant eligibility protection
- Industry benchmarking
Grant Recovery & BEE
SDL is unique because you can get some of it back. By submitting a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), you can recover 20% of your levies.
While we focus on the tax compliance (registration and payment), we work closely with Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) to ensure your tax data supports your grant claims and BEE verification.
- Tax support for SDFs
- Grant claim data preparation
- BEE verification support
- Financial data integrity
Who Is This For?
- Employers with a payroll exceeding R500k/year
- Companies wanting to claim mandatory grants
- Businesses prioritizing B-BBEE skills points
- Entities needing Tax Clearance
Engagement Requirements
- Valid PAYE Number
- Estimated Annual Payroll figures
- Core Business Activity (for SETA classification)
- eFiling Profile
Deliverables & Results
- Registration for SDL with SARS
- Linking SDL to your existing PAYE/UIF profile
- Monthly declaration via EMP201
- Reconciliation via EMP501
- Assistance with SETA transfers (if misclassified)
South African Compliance Context
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Trusted Resources
Our Operational Methodology
A structured, 5-step approach designed for precision and clarity.
We review your annual payroll to confirm if you meet the R500,000 threshold for liability.
We register you for SDL on eFiling and select the correct SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority).
We include the 1% levy in your monthly EMP201 returns to SARS.
We ensure your payments match your liability, preventing 10% penalties.
Professional Insights
Many companies pay SDL faithfully but never claim their Mandatory Grant back. It's effectively a tax you don't need to lose if you do training planning.
Being registered with the wrong SETA is a common headache. If you are an IT company registered with the Construction SETA, claiming grants becomes impossible.
SDL compliance is a strict requirement for a Tax Clearance Certificate. Even a R50 outstanding balance will block your TCC.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our sdl registration & submissions service.