How To Register For SARS E-Filing
- Go to the SARS website: www.sars.gov.za
- On the right hand side of the screen you will see the SARS filing menu, click REGISTER and complete all the fields.
- South African citizens, the ID field will be mandatory
- Non South African citizens the passport number will be mandatory.
- Click NEXT.
- Enter your contact details and create your own username and password.
- SARS will use these contact details to communicate with you and to send you a one-time PIN when necessary.
- You may use your email address as your username and your password should contain at least eight characters including one special character, one numeral and one capital letter.
- Click NEXT.
- Indicate your preferred channel to receive your OTP.
- Click SEND OTP.
- If SARS could only verify one of your contact details, your OTP will be sent to the verified channel of communication.
- Enter the last six digits of the OTP.
- If you have done this correctly you will get a notification that you have been successfully registered however if SARS is not able to verify your details, you may have to complete a questionnaire.
- Make sure you have the information nearby to complete the questionnaire in the time allowed.
- Click START QUESTIONNAIRE when you're ready. Once you click start questionnaire you will have to answer all the questions. You have 5 days to start the questionnaire but once you start, you must complete the questionnaire within 24 hours. If you answer all the questions correctly you will receive a OTP to complete the registration process.
You are now registered for SARS e-filing. If no supporting documentation is required, then SARS will activate new eFiling profiles within 48 hours.
SARS will recognise you as an electronic filer once your eFiling registration is complete.
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