How-To Guides for South African Businesses

Step-by-step guide to VAT registration with SARS. Learn when you must register, what documents you need, and how to complete the process online.

Learn how to calculate PAYE tax for employees using SARS tax tables. Step-by-step guide with examples and current tax brackets.

Complete guide to provisional tax in South Africa. Learn who must pay, how to calculate payments, and deadlines for IRP6 submissions.

Complete guide to registering a Pty Ltd company with CIPC in South Africa. Name reservation, documents needed, online process, and costs.

Step-by-step guide to claiming a home office tax deduction with SARS. Eligibility requirements, calculation method, and required documentation.

Learn how two-pot retirement withdrawals are taxed in South Africa. Step-by-step calculation of marginal tax rate impact with worked examples.

Step-by-step guide to completing and submitting your VAT201 return on SARS eFiling. Includes what to report, due dates, and common mistakes.

Learn how Section 6A and 6B medical aid tax credits work in South Africa. Calculation guide with examples for different family sizes and age groups.

Learn how to calculate UIF contributions for employees in South Africa. Current rates, ceiling amounts, and employer obligations explained.

Learn how to calculate depreciation (wear and tear) for tax purposes in South Africa. SARS-accepted rates, methods, and Section 11(e) requirements.