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    SARS eFiling

    SARS's free online portal for submitting EMP201, VAT, income tax and other returns.

    Full definition

    SARS eFiling is the online portal all South African employers use to submit EMP201 monthly returns, pay PAYE/UIF/SDL and manage their tax profile. Employers link Payroll Africa's EMP201 exports to eFiling for one-click submission.

    See also

    EMP201
    The monthly employer return to SARS declaring PAYE, UIF, SDL and ETI due for the payroll period.
    SARS
    The South African Revenue Service — the tax authority collecting PAYE, UIF and SDL from employers.

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    Payroll Africa handles SARS eFiling calculations automatically for South African employers — SARS-aligned for 2026/27. From R90/month.

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