SARS Compliance

SARS compliance in 2025

How Mtando Consulting can help you stay on track.

What is Sars compliance

SARS compliance means that you or your business are meeting all tax-related legal obligations as required by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
This includes:
Registering for relevant tax types (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.)
Submitting tax returns on time
Making accurate and timeous payments
Maintaining proper accounting records
Remaining compliant is not just about avoiding penalties — it builds your business’s credibility, protects you from audit risks, and helps you qualify for tenders, funding, and banking facilities.

Why sars complinace is more important than ever in 2025

In 2025, SARS has tightened enforcement, modernized systems, and is making use of data-matching tools to detect non-compliance faster.

This means:
Late returns or underpayments can trigger automatic penalties.
You may be denied a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) if even one return is outstanding
Your business may be flagged for audit or verification — even if it was an honest mistake
 
SARS is focusing more on small businesses, freelancers, and SMEs in 2025, making professional support essential.

who we work with

Startups needing first-time registration
Freelancers & side hustlers wanting to stay legal
Small business owners managing payroll, VAT & tax returns
Professionals needing tax clearance for tenders or compliance reviews

This is how mtando consulting can help you stay sars compliant

Avoid missed deadlines, stress, and penalties. Let a trusted partner take care of the numbers while you focus on running your business.

Here’s how we support your compliance journey
  1. Tax Registration
    We register you or your business for:
    Income Tax (ITR12/ITR14)
    VAT (once turnover exceeds R1 million or voluntarily)
    PAYE, UIF, and SDL (for employers)
    Provisional Tax
  2. Return Submissions & Monthly Compliance

    We prepare and submit all SARS-required returns on your behalf:
    Income Tax Returns (individuals & companies)
    VAT201 monthly submissions
    EMP201 (PAYE/UIF)
    EMP501 mid-year and annual reconciliations
    Provisional Tax (IRP6)
  3. Tax Clearance & Compliance Status

    Need a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) for a tender or funding? We:
    Apply for your TCC
    Correct any compliance issues (e.g. late returns)
    Maintain 100% clean compliance status for your business
  4. SARS Audit Support

    Received a letter from SARS?
    We respond on your behalf
    Gather and submit required supporting documents
    Help avoid unnecessary penalties or disallowed claims
  5. Bookkeeping That Supports Compliance

    SARS compliance begins with good records. We provide:
    Monthly bookkeeping
    Bank reconciliations
    Invoicing & receipt tracking
    Payroll support (EMP501-ready)
  6. Advisory & Tax Planning

    We go beyond submissions. We advise you on:
    Tax savings
    Structuring your income or business legally
    How to avoid SARS flags or red zones

2025 SARS Compliance Deadlines to Know

For Individuals

Non-Provisional Taxpayers (ITR12)
July-October 2025 (TBC by SARS)

Provisional Taxpayers – First Submission (IRP6)
31 August 2025

Provisional Taxpayers – Second Submission (IRP6)
28 February 2025

For Companies

Corporate Tax Return (ITR14)
12 months after year-end

Provisional Tax – First Payment
31 August 2025

Provisional Tax – Second Payment
28 February 2026

VAT & PAYE (Monthly)

VAT201 Submission & Payment
By 25th of each month (if filed electronically)

EMP201 (PAYE/UIF/SDL)
By 7th of each month

Contact us today

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