02/06/2026
When a new Pty Ltd company is registered in South Africa, there are several compliance items that may need attention:
Immediately After Registration
✅ Appoint and record the director(s)
✅ Register a Public Officer with SARS (within 1 month of starting business)
✅ Open a business bank account
✅ Obtain a tax number (usually issued automatically by SARS when CIPC registers the company)
SARS Registrations (if applicable)
✅ Income Tax – mandatory for all companies
✅ VAT Registration – Compulsory if taxable turnover exceeds R2.3 million in any 12-month period. Voluntary registration may be available from R120,000 turnover.
✅ PAYE/UIF/SDL – if employing staff
CIPC Compliance
✅ Beneficial Ownership Declaration (must be submitted after incorporation and kept up to date)
✅ Annual Return (or Annual Duty from 2024 onwards) submitted each year to keep the company active
Other Registrations (if applicable)
✅ COIDA (Compensation Fund) if employing staff
✅ Industry-specific licences or registrations depending on the business activity
Ongoing Annual Requirements
✅ Annual Financial Statements
✅ Company Income Tax Return (ITR14)
✅ Provisional Tax Returns (IRP6) if applicable
✅ VAT Returns (if VAT registered)
✅ EMP201 and EMP501 submissions (if registered for PAYE)
Don't wait until penalties and compliance issues arise. Staying compliant from the start saves time, money, and stress.
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