Accounting and Tax
Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS Pin)
A tax compliance status pin for inactive and actively trading companies, confirming you meet SARS requirements. If something is out of order, we fix it first rather than watching the application fail.
What you get
What the fee covers
No surprise line items. This is what is included.
TCS pin obtained
For inactive or actively trading companies.
Compliance checked first
We confirm your returns, registrations and representative are in order before applying.
Corrections handled
If anything is missing, we can do the necessary submissions and corrections before applying.
Both statuses priced
R400 for an inactive company, R800 for a trading one.
What SARS needs from you
Have these ready and the application goes smoothly.
Company documents
Your CIPC registration documents (COR documents).
Director identification
Certified copy of the ID or passport of each director.
Tax reference number
Your company income tax reference number.
Returns up to date
All returns submitted and current, including income tax, VAT and PAYE where applicable.
Registered representative
Your SARS registered representative correctly appointed and updated.
Time to process
5 to 7 working days, subject to SARS processing times.
If something is not in order
That is the normal case, not the exception. Where returns are outstanding or the registered representative is not correctly appointed, we can do the necessary corrections and submissions before applying for the pin, so the application does not simply get rejected.
The process
How it works
Send your documents
COR documents, certified director ID or passport, and your company income tax reference number.
We check compliance
All returns up to date and your SARS registered representative correctly appointed.
We fix what is missing
Any outstanding submissions or corrections done first.
Pin issued
5 to 7 working days, subject to SARS processing.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does a tax clearance certificate cost?
R400 for an inactive company and R800 for a trading company.
What do you need from me?
- Company registration documents (COR documents)
- Certified ID or passport of the director or directors
- Company income tax reference number
- All tax returns submitted and up to date, including income tax, VAT and PAYE where applicable
- A SARS registered representative correctly appointed and updated
What if my returns are not up to date?
We can assist with the necessary corrections and submissions before applying for the TCS pin, so the application is not rejected on arrival.
How long does it take?
5 to 7 working days, subject to SARS processing.
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Talk to a consultant
Or WhatsApp us on 082 082 8127 if you would rather just ask.
Enquire about Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS Pin)
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