What you need to know
SARS Compliance and Accounting Services South Africa
SARS compliance in South Africa covers monthly bookkeeping, VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL returns, provisional tax and annual income tax filings. AEG provides a complete outsourced finance function, from capturing receipts to submitting returns and reconciling ledgers. We also handle CIPC annual returns, director changes and ongoing regulator correspondence. With AEG managing your accounting and SARS obligations, you avoid penalties, meet deadlines and maintain clean records for auditors, banks and investors.
What we handle for you
What AEG handles for SARS compliance
- Monthly bookkeeping and management accounts
- VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL returns
- Provisional tax and annual income tax filings
- CIPC annual returns and company secretarial work
- Payroll administration and employee compliance
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How it works
How AEG keeps you SARS compliant
Bookkeeping
We capture and categorise transactions weekly or monthly.
Tax Registration
We register for income tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL as required.
Payroll
We process salaries, statutory deductions and IRP5 certificates.
Returns
We submit VAT, PAYE, provisional tax and annual income tax returns on time.
CIPC & Regulators
We file annual returns and manage company secretarial updates.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions.
What does SARS compliance involve?
Monthly and annual tax returns, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and income tax. AEG manages all filings.
Do I need monthly bookkeeping?
Yes. AEG captures transactions, reconciles accounts and produces management reports.
What is provisional tax?
Twice-yearly advance payments of income tax. AEG calculates, files and advises on payments.
How does payroll work?
We process salaries, calculate PAYE, UIF and SDL, and issue IRP5 certificates. AEG manages the full payroll cycle.
What is CIPC annual return?
An annual filing confirming your company details. AEG submits it and updates any changes.
Can AEG handle VAT registration?
Yes. We assess whether you must register and submit the VAT returns.
What records must I keep?
Invoices, bank statements, receipts and payroll records for at least five years. AEG keeps digital records.
What if I miss a SARS deadline?
AEG tracks all deadlines and applies for corrections or remission if needed.
Keep your South African company SARS compliant
Let AEG run your books, payroll and tax filings so you can focus on growing your business.
