SARS Compliance Calendar
SARS Tax Deadlines Calendar 2026
Missing a SARS deadline can result in severe penalties and interest. Keep track of crucial dates to ensure your business remains fully compliant.
Accredited Professional Memberships & Regulatory Compliance
CIBA MemberBiz Accountant
SAIT MemberTax Practitioner
SAICA AffiliateChartered Accounting
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SARS RegisteredTax Practitioners
CIPC AgentCompany Registry
7th of every month
PAYE, UIF, and SDL submissions and payments due (EMP201).
25th of every month
VAT submissions and payments for manual filers.
Last business day of the month
VAT submissions and payments via eFiling.
End of February
First provisional tax payment for companies with a Feb year-end; Second provisional tax payment for individuals.
End of August
First provisional tax payment for individuals; Second provisional tax payment for companies with a Feb year-end.
October
Individual income tax return (ITR12) deadline for non-provisional taxpayers filing via eFiling.
January 2027
Individual income tax return (ITR12) deadline for provisional taxpayers.