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Understanding Provisional Tax in South Africa
A practical guide to provisional tax — who must register, how to calculate your estimate, and how to avoid penalties on your IRP6 submissions.
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Tax Deadlines Calendar 2025/2026
Key SARS submission deadlines for the 2025/2026 tax year — provisional tax, VAT, PAYE, and annual returns.
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SARS Compliance Guide
Comprehensive guide to SARS compliance requirements for South African businesses, updated for 2026.
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VAT Registration Checklist
Step-by-step checklist to determine if your business needs to register for VAT and what to prepare.
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Payroll Compliance Overview
Overview of PAYE, UIF, and SDL requirements for South African employers, including 2026 rate updates.
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POPIA Compliance for Businesses
Understanding your data protection obligations under POPIA and what your business must have in place.
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Independent Review vs Audit Guide
Understand whether your company needs an independent review or a full audit under the Companies Act.
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Key Tax Deadlines 2025/2026
Based on SARS's standard annual schedule. Confirm specific dates with your tax practitioner.
Monthly (recurring)
- 7thEMP201 (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
- 25thVAT201 (monthly filers)
- Last dayVAT201 (bi-monthly eFiling)
Provisional Tax (IRP6)
- Aug 20251st period submission
- Feb 20262nd period submission
- Sep 2026Optional 3rd period top-up
Annual Returns
- Oct 2025eFiling opens (individuals)
- Jan 2026Non-provisional taxpayer deadline
- May 2026EMP501 reconciliation
Disclaimer: Deadlines are subject to annual SARS confirmation and may vary by taxpayer type and year-end. Contact us to confirm your specific deadlines.
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