Compliance Calendar 2026
The SARS and CIPC deadlines every South African business needs to keep track of — so you never miss a return and never pay an avoidable penalty.
Recurring monthly deadlines
EMP201 (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
Monthly employer declaration and payment to SARS for the previous month’s payroll.
VAT201 return & payment
VAT vendors on a monthly or bi-monthly cycle file and pay. eFiling filers have until the last business day of the month.
UIF declaration (uFiling)
Monthly UI-19 employee declarations to the Department of Employment & Labour.
Key annual deadlines
EMP501 interim reconciliation
Employer reconciliation for the period 1 March – 31 August, with employee IRP5/IT3(a) certificates.
Provisional tax – 1st period (IRP6)
First provisional tax payment for the 2026/27 year of assessment (companies & provisional taxpayers).
EMP501 annual reconciliation
Full-year employer reconciliation (1 March – 28 February) and issuing of IRP5 certificates.
Provisional tax – 2nd period (IRP6)
Second provisional tax payment for the 2026/27 year of assessment.
ITR14 – company income tax return
Annual company income tax return, due within 12 months of the company’s financial year-end.
CIPC annual return
Every company must file its CIPC annual return within 30 business days of its registration anniversary.
Dates are indicative and follow SARS / CIPC schedules; where a deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday it usually moves to the next business day. Always confirm against your own SARS correspondence. We keep our clients ahead of every deadline — let us manage your compliance calendar.
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