Register for PAYE in South Africa – Stay Compliant as an Employer
If you employ anyone in South Africa, PAYE registration is a legal requirement.
TAXology helps you register for PAYE and SARS tax types the right way—the first time.
We handle the paperwork, submissions, and SARS follow-ups.
Why PAYE Registration Matters
Registering for PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) is essential if you’re paying any salary, wage, commission, or director’s fees. SARS requires employers to withhold PAYE, UIF, and SDL from employee earnings — and submit monthly returns.
Without registration:
You can’t legally deduct PAYE or issue IRP5s
You may face penalties and interest on undeclared payments
You won’t be compliant for tenders or payroll audits
💡 Tip: TAXology ensures your PAYE registration is accurate and complete. We handle SARS follow-ups, public officer verification, and help you set up your monthly return process.
Why You Need to Register for PAYE
- ✅ Legal requirement when employing staff or paying directors
- ✅ Ensures proper tax deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
- ✅ Required to issue IRP5s to employees
- ✅ Needed for compliance in audits and tenders
- ✅ Protects your business from SARS penalties
What You’ll Need to start a PAYE Registration
In most cases, PAYE registration is quick and handled entirely via SARS eFiling. All we need is your completed TAXology registration form and signed mandate. If SARS requests additional information during the process, we’ll guide you step-by-step to get it resolved quickly.
To Get Started, We Need:
- ✅ Your TAXology PAYE application form
- ✅ Signed mandate giving us SARS access
- ✅ Access to your eFiling profile (we’ll guide you)
🔁 If SARS requires any additional information, we’ll help you submit it fast — no back-and-forth needed.
✅ Need help figuring it out? We’ll walk you through the process and fill in the missing gaps — no stress.
You’re Registered — Now What?
Once SARS confirms your PAYE registration, your monthly and annual responsibilities as an employer officially begin. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone — TAXology will guide you through the entire PAYE lifecycle, from your first EMP201 submission to your annual EMP501 reconciliation.
You’re Registered. Now What?
PAYE registration is only the first step. Once registered, you’re responsible for monthly submissions and year-end reconciliations to SARS. TAXology supports you throughout — even with IRP5s and EMP501.
- ✅ Submit EMP201 returns and payments monthly
- ✅ File EMP501 reconciliations mid-year and at year-end
- ✅ Issue IRP5/IT3(a) certificates to all employees
- ✅ Use e@syFile™ Employer if issuing more than 50 IRP5s
📘 Learn more about EMP501 reconciliations on the SARS PAYE Reconciliation page.
Once your PAYE registration is in place, the real work begins — and it’s easy to fall behind if you don’t have the right support. Every month, you’ll need to submit EMP201 returns and pay over PAYE, UIF, and SDL on time. Twice a year, you must reconcile these payments through EMP501 and issue IRP5s to all employees.
This is where TAXology becomes your strategic advantage. We don’t just handle your PAYE setup — we manage the ongoing compliance too. Our team works with SARS’s e@syFile™ platform to submit reconciliations, generate IRP5s, and keep your payroll records audit-ready.
Whether you have one employee or fifty, we’ll make sure your submissions are accurate, compliant, and on time — with no guesswork and no penalties. It’s PAYE done right, the TAXology way.
✅ Let us handle it for you. TAXology can fully manage your payroll, submit EMP201s and EMP501s, and issue all your IRP5s through SARS’s e@syFile™ — professionally and on time.