Hiring your first employee is an exciting step! But are you aware of the mandatory SARS registrations that come with it? Our Payroll Tax Registration service ensures you are fully compliant from day one, so you can focus on building your team.
What are Payroll Taxes? A Simple Guide
When you hire an employee, you can’t just pay them their full salary. As an employer, SARS makes you responsible for deducting certain amounts from their pay and paying it over to the government. To do this, you must first register for these specific taxes:
• PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn): This is the employee’s income tax.
• UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund): A small contribution from both employee and employer that provides temporary income if the employee loses their job.
• SDL (Skills Development Levy): A levy paid by the employer to fund education and training initiatives (only applicable if your annual payroll exceeds R500,000).
Why Choose StartupHero for This?
The SARS registration process can be confusing, and selecting the wrong liability dates or tax types can create compliance problems down the line. We handle the complete EMP101 application process accurately and swiftly, ensuring you are correctly registered for all necessary payroll taxes.
Key Features & Benefits
- ✅ Ensure Full Compliance: Avoid penalties from the Department of Labour and SARS for not being registered.
- ✅ One-Step Hassle-Free Process: We handle the entire application with SARS on your behalf.
- ✅ Be Ready for Payroll: Get your official payroll tax numbers so you can run your first payroll correctly and legally.
Client Testimonial
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“I had just hired my first staff member and had no idea I needed to register for PAYE. StartupHero sorted it out for me quickly and explained everything I needed to do next.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When do I need to register?
A: You must register with SARS as an employer within 14 days of hiring your first employee.
Q: Is this the same as COIDA registration?
A: No. COIDA registration is with the Department of Labour for employee injury insurance. This registration is with SARS for employee taxes. Both are mandatory.
Take the first step to becoming a compliant employer. Let’s get you registered for payroll taxes.
Kevin P., Cape Town –
I had just hired my first staff member and had no idea I needed to register for PAYE. StartupHero sorted it out for me quickly and explained everything I needed to do next.