Question 1

Do I need payroll software for one employee?

Accepted Answer

You need to calculate and pay PAYE and UIF correctly and issue a compliant payslip every month, plus a year-end IRP5. Even for one employee, dedicated payroll software prevents the SARS penalties that come with manual mistakes. Payroll Africa starts at R90/month for 1 employee.

Question 2

How do I register for PAYE as a new business?

Accepted Answer

Register with SARS on eFiling under 'Manage Tax Types' — you'll need your company's CIPC registration, bank details and the details of your public officer. UIF is registered separately with the Department of Labour via uFiling. Payroll Africa's onboarding team can walk you through both.

Question 3

Do sole proprietors need to register for PAYE?

Accepted Answer

Only if the sole proprietor employs anyone (other than themselves) whose earnings exceed the tax threshold. A sole proprietor pays their own income tax as provisional tax, not PAYE.

Question 4

What's the cheapest payroll software in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Payroll Africa starts at R90/month for 1 employee, which is lower than SimplePay's R120, Sage Payroll's R280 and PaySpace's typical R150+ entry point. Full pricing on the pricing page.

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