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The recurring filing dates that most small and medium businesses in South Africa have to meet, in date order for the next twelve months. Tick what applies to you.
Next 12 months (31 dates)
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)6 November 2026
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 November 2026
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 December 2026
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 December 2026
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 January 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- Employment equity report (EEA2 and EEA4)15 January 2027
Department of Employment and Labour. Designated employers under the Employment Equity Act.
The online reporting window normally opens on 1 September and closes on 15 January. Whether you are designated depends on your headcount and turnover, so confirm that first.
- VAT201 return and payment25 January 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)5 February 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 February 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- Provisional tax payments26 February 2027
SARS. Provisional taxpayers with a February year-end (individuals, for example). Companies pay on the sixth month and last day of their own year-end, so check the dates for your year-end.
First payment end of August, second payment end of February. An optional third top-up payment follows after year-end.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)5 March 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 March 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 April 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment23 April 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report30 April 2027
Your SETA. Employers who pay the skills development levy and claim the mandatory grant.
Normally due to your SETA by 30 April. Your SETA publishes its own date and may extend it.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 May 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 May 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP501 annual reconciliation and IRP5s31 May 2027
SARS. Employers registered for PAYE.
Reconciles the full tax year (March to February) and submits employee tax certificates.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 June 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 June 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- COIDA Return of Earnings30 June 2027
Compensation Fund. Employers registered with the Compensation Fund.
The Fund announces the submission window each year and has extended it before. For 2026 the window was reported as 1 April to 30 June (in 2025 it ran 1 May to 31 July after an extension). Late submission can carry a penalty, so confirm the current dates with the Fund.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 July 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment23 July 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)6 August 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 August 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- Provisional tax payments31 August 2027
SARS. Provisional taxpayers with a February year-end (individuals, for example). Companies pay on the sixth month and last day of their own year-end, so check the dates for your year-end.
First payment end of August, second payment end of February. An optional third top-up payment follows after year-end.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 September 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment24 September 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP201 monthly employer declaration (PAYE, UIF, SDL)7 October 2027
SARS. Employers who deduct PAYE, pay UIF or pay the skills development levy.
Declare and pay for the previous month by the 7th. When the 7th is a weekend or public holiday SARS usually accepts the last business day before it; we remind you for the earlier date.
- VAT201 return and payment25 October 2027
SARS. VAT vendors. Your tax period (monthly or every two months) sets which months you file.
Due in the month after your tax period ends. Manual filers are due on the 25th; eFiling filers usually have until the last business day of the month. We remind you on the 25th to be safe. Two-monthly vendors only file in alternate months, so ignore the off-months.
- EMP501 interim reconciliation29 October 2027
SARS. Employers registered for PAYE.
Reconciles the first six months of the tax year (March to August) against what you paid in EMP201s.
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