How Long Does It Take to Get a Tax Clearance Certificate?

One of the most common questions business owners ask is: How long does it take to receive a Tax Clearance Certificate?

Before 2016, the application process for a Tax Clearance Certificate could be time-consuming and often required manual processing. However, SARS introduced the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) system in 2016, which allows tax clearance applications to be processed in real time through SARS eFiling.

Once your Tax Clearance Certificate is approved by SARS, the system immediately allows you to generate:

• A copy of your Tax Clearance Certificate
• A secure PIN that can be provided to third parties to verify your tax compliance status at any time

Real-Time Tax Compliance Verification

It is important to ensure that your company's tax affairs are always kept up to date. Even if you receive a Tax Clearance Certificate today, your compliance status may change in the future if returns are not submitted or payments are not made on time.

Unlike the old system where a Tax Clearance Certificate was valid for 12 months, the current TCS system works on real-time verification. This means third parties can check your compliance status at any given time using your PIN.

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If you are unsure about your current tax compliance status or need help with your Tax Clearance Certificate application, our team is ready to assist you.

We pride ourselves on fast, efficient, and personalised service delivery.

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Professional Memberships & Registrations

We are proud members of the Institute of Accounting & Commerce (IAC) and the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners (SAITP). Our principal director, JN Basson, is registered with the Institute of Accounting & Commerce under practice number AO652993.

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