Tax clearance in South Africa: proving you're compliant
In South Africa you prove tax compliance with a tax clearance / tax compliance certificate from SARS. Keep your returns and payments up to date, then request it when a tender, contract or bank asks. Confirm the process with SARS.
How to get it
- 1 Keep all returns and payments to SARS up to date.
- 2 Request a tax clearance / compliance certificate from SARS.
- 3 Share it with the tender, client or bank that needs it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I prove my business is tax compliant in South Africa?
Request a tax clearance / compliance certificate from SARS once your returns and payments are up to date.
More on South Africa
- Register a company — South Africa
- Company tax — South Africa
- VAT / sales tax — South Africa
- Hiring staff — South Africa
- Start a business — South Africa
- Data protection — South Africa
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — South Africa
- Licences & permits — South Africa
- Payroll & employee tax — South Africa
- Importing & customs — South Africa
- Annual returns — South Africa
- Full South Africa compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with SARS or a registered professional.