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Expert Trade Mark Registration Services in South Africa - R5000 once-off

File your Trademark in South Africa with our trademark specialists. Get step-by-step guidance and support to secure your brand. Have an experienced trademark specialist complete your application and increase the level of acceptance.

Service Includes:

→ Online consultation with a trademark specialist

→ Trademark classes search

→ Trade Mark application review

→ Trademark registration

→ Trademark application tracking

→ Post-registration Guidance & Support

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What is a Trademark?

A trademark is a name, logo, slogan, or other brand element that helps customers identify your business and sets your products or services apart from others. Registering your trademark helps protect your brand from the risk of someone else using a confusingly similar name or logo. Whether it’s your business name, logo, or slogan, a trademark is one of the smartest ways to secure your brand identity and support long-term business growth

How Does Trademark Registration Work?

Once your application is filed, it takes 6-12 months to be examined. If the application is accepted, it will be published in the Patent Journal for opposition purposes. Third parties will have 3 months from the date of publication to oppose your application. If your application is not opposed, it will proceed to registration.

Why is Trademark Registration Important?

The purpose of using a trade mark is to uniquely identify your products or services to potential customers. Registration of a trademark helps prevent competitors of your business from stealing your business name, logo, or slogan. Registration also protects you against misappropriation by confusingly similar marks used by competitors. Protecting your unique name, logo, or slogan in the form of a trade mark is one of the most important investments in your business.

How does the process work ?

Apply Online

Choose whether you want to trademark a Name or Logo. Describe what products or services you offer.

Make Payment

Our customer success team will send you an invoice for payment within 24 hours.

Trademark Review

Our trademark specialist will review your application and search for any potential similar trademarks.

Trademark Registration

Our trademark specialist will prepare the application and submit your trademark registration.

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VAT Registration Pricing Options

Trademark Registration
R5 000/ once-off

File your Trademark in South Africa with our trademark specialists. Get step-by-step guidance and support to secure your brand.

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Why Choose Us?

Fast & Simple

It is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete.

Brand Identity Protection

Secures a unique brand identity to differentiate you from your competitors and build customer loyalty.

On-time submissions

On-time submissions and status updates via email and WhatsApp.

Increase Business Value

Enhance the overall worth of your business, making it a valuable asset for future growth

Expert Assistance

We will ensure that your trademark is filed correctly and on time, every time.

Safeguards

Ensure exclusive rights and legal recourse against unauthorised use of your Trademarks.

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"Very easy and user friendly to use so if there was a 10 star rating it would have gotten it from me for the service I recieved"

Warren Frieselaar

"It was quick and hassle free less than 10min. Keep it that way.thanks SMTAX"

Gert Louw

"SMTAX is very helpful and easy to apply quick & fast"

Nkululeko Sithole

"Easy online application. Totally affordable rates for small business , personal human response when making contact. Stuck to deadlines indicated.""

CEO: Homemade CPT

"The service i received from Smtax was professional and the representative I spoke with was patient and answered all my questions. Great service and very convenient."

Sonwabe Mhletywa

Kgosi Lentswe Macogo

"The service i received from Smtax was professional and the representative I spoke with was patient and answered all my questions. Great service and very convenient."

Sonwabe Mhletywa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Monthly Tax Compliance” with SMTAX?

Monthly Tax Compliance is our ongoing service that helps you stay on top of key SARS submissions, deadlines, and compliance requirements—without leaving everything until the last minute. We support you digitally, so you can get help from anywhere and on any device.

How much does it cost?

Our Monthly Tax Compliance packages start from R1,795 per month for our Start plan. Our Run plan is R3,575 per month, and our Grow plan is R5,965 per month. The best plan for you depends on your turnover, whether you have employees, and whether you need added services like payroll or VAT support.

What’s included in the Start plan (R2,295/month)?

Our Start plan is designed for smaller businesses (for example, under R500k turnover per year, with no employees). It includes key tax compliance items such as SARS correspondence notifications, Income Tax Return submission, Provisional Tax Return submission, and Tax Clearance Status PIN support.

Start also includes accounting support (Xero setup & support, monthly bookkeeping, expense capturing) and core CIPC compliance support (annual return reminders and submission, beneficial ownership register support, and BBBEE affidavit templates).

What’s included in the Run plan (R3,575/month)?

Our Run plan is designed for growing businesses (for example, under R1 million turnover per year) with existing employees. It includes everything in Start and adds payroll-related support and additional reporting, including payroll administration and PAYE/UIF/COIDA-related submissions as listed in the plan.

What’s included in the Grow plan (R5,965/month)?

Our Grow plan is built for businesses with more complex compliance needs. It includes everything in Run, plus VAT return submission and SARS audit assistance as listed in the package.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my package later?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade anytime, so your support can scale up or down as your business changes.

Are there contracts? Can I cancel anytime?

Yes—there are no fixed contracts, and you can cancel anytime. We want the service to be flexible and to earn your business month-to-month.

How does the process work after I apply?

We keep it simple:

Apply online (about 5 minutes)
Accept your quote (we send a formal quote within 24 hours)
Onboarding meeting so we can understand your company and what you need
Setup & support, where we help set up your accounting, tax, and compliance accounts and then support you on an ongoing basis

What if I only need a once-off submission (not monthly)?

Yes. If you don’t need a monthly package, we offer Unbundled / Pay As You Go services so you can get help with a specific once-off task.

Can SMTAX help if I’m behind on bookkeeping or SARS returns?

Yes. If you’re behind, our Catch-up & Clean-up option is designed to help you get back on track. You can request a catch-up quote, and we’ll guide you through what’s outstanding and what we need from you to start.

Can you help me get a Tax Clearance PIN / Tax Compliance Status PIN?

Yes. We can assist with Tax Clearance Status PIN support. This is included in our plans, and we also offer a once-off Tax Clearance PIN service if that’s all you need.

How long does a Tax Clearance PIN request take?

In most cases, please allow up to 48 hours for our tax specialists to generate and send your PIN. It may take longer if you are not the SARS Registered Representative, because that can affect access and turnaround times.

How will I get updates about my submissions?

We send tax return status updates via email and WhatsApp, including progress updates and confirmations when submissions are completed.

Do you offer Public Officer registration support?

Yes. We offer Public Officer assistance as a once-off service, which can include help with SARS eFiling setup and general compliance checks (as outlined on our website).

Is SMTAX affiliated with SARS or CIPC?

No. We’re a private company that provides paid assistance. We are not affiliated with SARS, CIPC, or any government authority. Where applicable, official outcomes are issued by the relevant authority.

Is SMTAX legitimate / accredited?

Yes. We list our professional accreditations and reference numbers on our website, including references for SARS, SAIT, SAIBA and SAICA.

Do you have offices/branches I can visit?

Yes. We have locations in Cape Town, Knysna, and Umhlanga (Durban). If you prefer an in-person conversation, contact us and we’ll advise you on availability and the best way to book.

What’s the best way to contact SMTAX?

You can contact us by phone or email, WhatsApp us, or apply online to get started and receive a quote.

I’m not sure which package I need—what should I do?

No problem—apply online or request a call back. We’ll ask a few quick questions (turnover, trading status, employees, VAT/payroll needs) and guide you to the best-fit option.

What happens if SARS raises a query or I get audited?

If SARS raises a query, we can assist you through the process depending on your service scope. We also include SARS audit assistance in our Grow plan for customers who need more comprehensive support.

Expert Trade Mark Registration Services in South Africa - R5000 once-off

Rated 5-star by entrepreneurs

What is a Trademark?