To remain compliant with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), you must submit all required tax returns on time, have no outstanding tax debt, and keep your registered particulars updated.
Core Requirements for SARS Compliance
- No Outstanding Returns: File all historical and current income tax, provisional tax, or VAT returns.
- No Outstanding Debt: Pay all tax debts on time or secure an approved payment arrangement or suspension of payment through SARS eFiling.
- Proper Registration: Register for all tax types (such as Income Tax, PAYE, or VAT) that apply to your specific financial or business activities.
- Updated Details: Keep your physical address, banking details, and contact particulars accurate and current on your profile.
- Merge Tax Numbers: Link and merge all active tax reference numbers under your single legal entity profile using the Merge tool on eFiling.
How to Check Your Tax Compliance Status (TCS)
- Log in to the SARS eFiling website.
- Navigate to My Compliance Profile under the Tax Status tab.
- Request your Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin to verify if your status reads “Compliant”.
