The "Green" Status Matters
In South Africa, a Tax Clearance Pin is your business passport. Without it, you cannot win government work, you cannot get vendor listing approvals, and you often cannot secure funding.
- Urgent restoration of 'Tax Compliant' status
- Generation of TCS PIN for Tenders and Government bids
- Foreign Investment Allowance (FIA) clearances for moving money offshore
- Resolution of 'systems' blocks preventing clearance
- Continuous monitoring of your compliance status
Types of Clearance
Not all tax clearances are the same.
Good Standing
The standard pin. It proves your returns are up to date and you have no outstanding debt. Essential for tenders and corporate contracts.
Foreign Investment
Formerly "Tax Clearance for Foreign Investment". Now "AIT". Required if you want to invest more than your R1m discretionary allowance offshore.
Emigration
If you are ceasing tax residency, you require a specific clearance to confirm you have paid any Capital Gains Tax (Exit Tax) on your worldwide assets.
How We Get You Compliant
We don't just click a button; we solve the underlying problems.
Diagnostic Check
We run a full compliance check on eFiling to identify exactly which returns or payments are outstanding.
Remediation
We file the missing returns or arrange a 'Deferment of Payment' plan to satisfy SARS immediately.
Application
We submit the TCS application. For foreign investment, we upload the strict supporting documents required.
Issue & Monitor
Once compliant, we issue your PIN. We then monitor your profile weekly to ensure it doesn't expire.
Who Needs This?
The Tender Bidder
Deadline is in 48 hours. Needs a valid TCS PIN immediately to submit with a government proposal. (Consider a Shelf Company if you need a number today).
The Emigrating Family
Needs to move funds abroad. Requires an 'Emigration Clearance' (AIT) which triggers a rigorous SARS audit of your wealth.
The Strategic Partner
Applying for vendor listing with a large corporate. They demand proof of good standing as part of due diligence.
How We Work
We believe good accounting starts with structure and consistency. Our approach is designed to give business owners clarity without unnecessary complexity.
Related Insights and Resources
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Practical guidance on why Small Businesses Fall Behind on Provisional Tax.
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Practical guidance on what SARS Penalties Usually Point To in a Small Business.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a Tax Clearance?
If you are fully compliant (no outstanding returns/debt), it is instant. If you are non-compliant, it depends entirely on how fast we can file the missing returns and pay the debt.
What is a TCS PIN?
The 'Tax Compliance Status' PIN replaces the old paper certificate. You give this PIN to a third party (like a government department), and they use it to view your real-time tax status online.
Can I get clearance if I owe SARS money?
Generally, no. However, if we negotiate a formal 'Deferment of Payment' or 'Compromise' agreement, SARS may grant clearance while you are paying off the debt.
What is AIT (Approval for International Transfers)?
This is the new strict process for moving more than R1m offshore. It requires disclosing your assets and liabilities to SARS. We specialise in these complex applications.
Why did my clearance expire?
Tax clearance is not valid for a year; it is a snapshot. If you miss a single VAT payment or file a return one day late, your status changes to 'Non-Compliant' immediately.
Can I bid for a tender while waiting for clearance?
Usually, no. Most tender mandates require a valid TCS PIN at the exact moment of submission. We prioritize these cases to get you Green status before the deadline.