How do I get a Tax Clearance Certificate
A tax clearance certificate confirms a person's tax affairs are in order. The certificate indicates the person or entity's tax compliance status as at the date of the certificate.
A tax compliance status certificate is required in these instances:
- To prove you are a taxpayer.
- To prove your good standing status
- To prove your tax compliance status tcs
- For foreign investment purposes (international transfer)
- If you plan to emigrate
- Tender and Bid applications.
How do you request a tax compliance certificate
The following options are available to obtain your tax compliance certificate:
Why is it important to stay tax compliant?
If you wish to investment abroad, enter tenders or bids then you will require your tax compliance proof. Aside from this there are penalties levied on non-compliance.
Non-compliance penalties can add up to hefty amount and if left unattended for years can present you with a nasty surprise down the line.
Do you require tax compliance for tenders?
Yes, you will be required to provide a tax compliance certificate. Please note these tax compliance certificates are only valid for 1 year.
Do I need an application form?
No, the old tax compliance certificate in South Africa was replaced with what is now know as a Tax Compliance Pin. This is reflected on a letter which can be shared with those wishing to verify your tax compliance status. All they need to do is log in to efiling and use the PIN provided to confirm your tax compliance status.
Can a Tax Compliance certificate be denied?
Yes a tax compliance certificate will be denied in the following instances:
- The taxpayer owes more than R1000 in outstanding tax debt or penalties
- Where debt repayment arrangements were not honoured
- There are outstanding tax returns
- If the taxpayer is not registered
Zeelie Professional Accountants SA can assist you with your tax compliance.
If you have outstanding tax and accounting work, stopping you from obtaining your tax compliance status clearance, then let us get you up to date and submit your outstanding returns to SARS.
Use on of these channels for a quote on catching up your tax and accounting work:
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