Tax & SARS Guide
Understand your tax obligations as a South African entrepreneur or employee.
PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
Employers deduct PAYE from employee salaries monthly and pay it to SARS. Use our salary calculator to estimate your take-home pay after PAYE and UIF deductions.
Salary Tax CalculatorVAT (Value Added Tax)
The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15%. Businesses with turnover exceeding R1 million in 12 months must register for VAT with SARS.
VAT CalculatorCompany Income Tax
Standard companies pay 27% corporate income tax on taxable income. Small Business Corporations (SBCs) may qualify for reduced rates.
Company Tax CalculatorProvisional Tax
Self-employed individuals and companies must pay provisional tax in advance — twice a year (August and February). Failure to pay can result in penalties and interest from SARS.
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