SARS Turnover Tax Registration & Guide
Simplified, low-rate tax for South African micro-businesses with annual turnover of R1 million or less.
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SARS Turnover Tax Portal & TT01 Forms
Access official SARS Turnover Tax information, download TT01 registration forms, and manage your micro-business tax profile online via SARS eFiling or SOQS.
How Turnover Tax Works
Turnover Tax is designed by SARS to reduce administrative friction and bookkeeping costs for micro-businesses with annual gross revenue of R1 million or less.
- Replaces multiple taxes: Combines Income Tax, VAT, Provisional Tax, and CGT into one single tax payment.
- Taxed on Revenue, not Profit: You pay tax on gross turnover rather than taxable income, eliminating complex expense deductions.
- Reduced Compliance Costs: Requires minimal record-keeping (only records of income, dividends, and asset liabilities).
SARS Turnover Tax Rates
| Turnover Bracket | Tax Payable |
|---|---|
| R0 – R335,000 | 0% (Tax Free) |
| R335,001 – R500,000 | 1% of amount above R335,000 |
| R500,001 – R750,000 | R1,650 + 2% of amount above R500,000 |
| R750,001 – R1,000,000 | R6,650 + 3% of amount above R750,000 |
DIY Turnover Tax Registration Steps
TT01 ApplicationCheck Eligibility Criteria
Ensure your annual business turnover is R1 million or less and that your business is not a professional service company (like law or accounting firms) or public company.
Complete SARS TT01 Registration Form
Download the official TT01 Application for Registration for Turnover Tax form from the SARS website.
Submit Application Before Tax Year Starts
New businesses can register within 2 months of starting. Existing businesses must submit the TT01 form before the beginning of the tax year (28/29 February).
SARS Profile Verification
SARS will update your tax reference profile on eFiling to reflect Turnover Tax status (Category TT).
Submit TT02 Returns & TT03 Annual Reconciliations
Pay interim Turnover Tax payments twice a year (TT02 in August and February) and submit your annual final return (TT03).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SARS Turnover Tax?
Turnover Tax is a simplified, elective tax system for South African micro-businesses with a qualifying annual turnover of R1 million or less. It replaces Income Tax, VAT, Provisional Tax, and Capital Gains Tax with a single, low-rate tax on gross revenue.
What are the SARS Turnover Tax rates?
For the tax year: R0 - R335,000 is 0%; R335,001 - R500,000 is 1% of amount over R335k; R500,001 - R750,000 is R1,650 + 2% of amount over R500k; R750,001 - R1,000,000 is R6,650 + 3% of amount over R750k.
Can a company registered for Turnover Tax also register for VAT?
Turnover Tax replaces VAT by default. However, micro-businesses registered for Turnover Tax may elect to voluntarily register for VAT provided they meet standard VAT requirements.
When is the deadline to register for Turnover Tax?
Existing businesses must apply before the start of the new tax year (by 28/29 February). Newly established micro-businesses can register within 2 months from the date business activities commenced.
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