How to Get Sars Number in South Africa?

Can I apply for a tax number in South Africa?

SARS will automatically register you and issue a tax reference number when you register for SARS eFiling for the first time and you do not yet have a personal income tax number. Please note that you must have a valid South African ID.

How can I register for SARS Number for the first time in South Africa?

Auto registration for Personal Income Tax:

When you register for SARS eFiling for the first time and you do not have a tax reference number, SARS will automatically register you and issue a tax reference number.  Note that you must have a valid South African ID.

Follow these easy steps to register on eFiling:

Click on Register
Follow the prompts

How can I register SARS Number through my Employer in South Africa?

The SARS eFiling system offers the SARS registration function which allows employers to submit employee income tax registrations to SARS. For more information, see the Guide on Tax Reference Number (TRN) Enquiry Services on eFiling.

How can I get my SARS Number through my phone in South Africa?

A Notice of Registration (IT150) will reflect your tax reference number. You can request a notice of registration through the following channels:

• You can  request your notice of registration via the MobiApp if you are a registered eFiler.
• eFiling has been updated to allow taxpayers to request the Notice of Registration (IT150) under the ‘SARS Registered Details’ menu option.
• Ask Lwazi ChatBot available on eFiling or the SARS MobiApp.
  • Click on the Chatbot icon and just say “Hello”
  • Type “menu”
  • The Chatbot will the present the Personal Income Tax service offerings:

• • 1. Request Tax Reference number
    2. Request Statement of Account
    3. Request Return Refund Status
    4. Request Audit Status
    5. Request Notice of Assessment
    6. Request SARS to Call back
  • Tap on menu option 1 or respond by typing “1”
  • The Chatbot will then authenticate your information by asking you for:
    1. your ID/Passport number and
    2. cell number or email