How To Apply For Tax Number In South Africa
SARS stands for South African Revenue Services. Each and every taxpayer there is given a South African Tax number. You need a legitimate South African identity certificate in order to obtain a Tax number. One needs to be either a South African national or a South African permanent resident to obtain a South African identity card.
What you need to apply and how
Address Proof: SARS accepts the documents listed in the table below as evidence of a person’s home or place of business.
Bank Information Proof:
How do you obtain a SARS tax number for first time?
There are three methods for generating a tax reference number and submitting a first-time tax application:
When you sign up for SARS eFiling, SARS will immediately register you and provide you a tax reference number if you have a valid South African ID. Visit the SARS eFiling website (sarsefiling.co.za/app/register) and follow the instructions there to register for eFiling.
To register for SARS eFiling and complete the aforementioned procedures on MobiApp, use the SARS MobiApp.
How can I retrieve a lost or forgotten SARS tax number?
Consider the following scenarios if you want to seek a new tax number from SARS but have forgotten it:
Ask SARS a question. Please make sure that your details match those on their records while doing that.
If you want to, you can sign in to the electronic filing system., if you file electronically. Your tax ID number is located there.
You can request your detailed registration notice on MobiApp if you have an eFiling account. Taxpayers may also request IT150 (the notice of registration) under the menu item “SARS registered Details.” This is a fresh eFiling update.
You can schedule a visit and check the Tax Number at a SARS branch as well.
Register through SARS eFiling through your employer: Additionally, your employers can register for your SARS eFiling. Employees may not always be aware of how to file taxes, thus SARS has supplied detailed instructions for employers to sign up their staff for e-filing on their behalf.
Making a reservation SARS: Assuming you haven’t registered for taxes yet, you can schedule a meeting with the local SARS office. Call the SARS contact center at 0800007277 to schedule a meeting with the SARS office. Press 0 for the options. A SARS representative will schedule your appointment.
How much time does it take to obtain a tax ID?
You have likely finished registration but are still unsure of how to obtain your tax reference number. Your 10-digit Income Duty number will be posted by SARS subsequently, typically within 21 days after registration.
Can I have two tax IDs?
Yes, given that your two jobs will let you. It has no tax implications, according to matters, provided you disclose the income from both businesses. This entry was posted in Tax Q & A and tagged eFiling, SARS, and salary/IRP5. Put a permalink there.
