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SARS Compliance Calendar

Keep common monthly, biannual and annual filing cycles visible.

General timetable

Keep recurring compliance work visible.

Exact due dates depend on the taxpayer, registration, period and SARS notice. Use this as a planning structure, not a filing instruction.

Monthly
  • EMP201 employer declaration and payment
  • VAT201 where the vendor is on a monthly cycle
  • Accounting close, reconciliations and document cut-off
Biannual
  • EMP501 interim reconciliation
  • Provisional tax for qualifying taxpayers
  • Payroll and employee record review
Annual
  • EMP501 annual reconciliation and certificates
  • Income tax returns and annual financial statements
  • CIPC annual return and beneficial ownership review
  • NPO, trust or governance reporting where applicable

Results are indicative and depend on the information entered. Tax tools use SARS 2027 tax-year figures effective from 1 March 2026. Confirm material decisions against current SARS guidance and your circumstances.