SMTAX

Tax Compliance for  SMEs from only R2 295/ month

We help your business stay on top of finances, SARS tax submissions, deadlines and compliance anytime, anywhere and from any device, from as little as R2 295 per month. Stay compliant with SMTAX.​


Start Package Includes:
→ Tax Compliance Support
→ Accounting Support
→ CIPC Secretarial Support
→ Optional add-ons (see below)

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No Fixed Contracts | Cancel Any-time | Trusted by +70 000 SMEs

How does the process work ?

Apply Online

Select the package that best suits your needs and complete the online form. Takes about 5 minutes.

Accept Quote

Our customer success team will send you a formal quote for acceptance within 24 hours.

Onboarding

We will set up an onboarding meeting with you to better understand your company and your needs. 

Setup & Support

We will set up your accounting, tax and compliance accounts and provide ongoing compliance support. 

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What do you need help with today?

Ongoing Compliance

Keep your business compliant with SARS, so you avoid penalties and stay compliant.

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Once-Off Submission

If you’re looking for a once-off service tax service, choose the appropriate product below.

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Catch-up & Clean-up

Best if you’re behind on bookkeeping or SARS returns.

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​​Get Tax Compliance with affordable, transparent pricing.

We keep your business compliant with SARS, so you avoid penalties and stay compliant. Select the plan that's right for your business. You can always upgrade or downgrade anytime.

Start

R2 295/ month

Ideal for companies with a turnover of less than R500k per year and those with no employees. What's included:

Tax Compliance

♦ SARS eFiling Setup & Support

♦ Tax Clearance Status Pin

♦ Income tax return submission

♦ Provisional tax return submission


Accounting Support 

♦ Xero setup and support

♦ Send invoices and quotes
♦ Capture expenses with ReceiptBox™

♦ Monthly Bookkeeping

♦ Annual Financial Statement


CIPC Compliance

♦ CIPC annual return submission
♦ CIPC beneficial ownership register 
♦ Share Register Maintenance

♦ BBBEE affidavit renewal

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Run

R3 575/ month

Ideal for companies with a turnover of less than R1 million per year and those with existing employees. What's included:

Tax Compliance

♦ SARS eFiling Setup & Support

♦ Tax Clearance Status Pin

♦ Income tax return submission

♦ Provisional tax return submission
♦ PAYE tax return submission


Accounting Support

♦ Xero setup and support

♦ Send invoices and quotes

♦ Capture expenses with ReceiptBox™

♦ Monthly Bookkeeping

♦ Annual Financial Statement 

♦ Quarterly management reports


Payroll Support

♦ SimplePay Setup & Support

♦ Payroll Processing

♦ PAYE return submission

♦ UIF return submission

♦ COIDA return submission


CIPC Compliance

♦ CIPC annual return submission
♦ CIPC beneficial ownership register 
♦ Share Register Maintenance

♦ BBBEE affidavit renewal

Choose Run Plan
Grow

R5 965/ month

Ideal for companies with a turnover of more than R1 million per year and those with existing employees. What's included:

Tax Compliance

♦ SARS eFiling Setup & Support

♦ Tax Clearance Status Pin

♦ Income tax return submission

♦ Provisional tax return submission
♦ PAYE tax return submission

♦ VAT tax return submission

♦ SARS Audit Assistance


Accounting Support

♦ Xero setup and support

♦ Send invoices and quotes

♦ Capture expenses with ReceiptBox™

♦ Monthly Bookkeeping

♦ Annual Financial Statements

♦ Monthly management reports


Payroll Support

♦ SimplePay Setup & Support

♦ Payroll Processing

♦ PAYE return submission

♦ UIF return submission

♦ COIDA return submission


CIPC Compliance

♦ CIPC annual return submission
♦ CIPC beneficial ownership register 
♦ Share Register Maintenance

♦ BBBEE affidavit renewal

Choose Grow Plan

Not Yet Trading?

If you’re your business is not yet trading or waiting for future projects but want to stay compliant, then sign up for the basic plan.

Basic

R295/ month

Ideal for companies not yet trading. What's included:

Tax Compliance

♦ SARS eFiling Setup & Support

♦ Tax Clearance Status Pin

♦ Income tax return submission

♦ Provisional tax return submission


CIPC Compliance

♦ CIPC annual return submission
♦ CIPC beneficial ownership register 
♦ Share Register Maintenance

♦ BBBEE affidavit renewal

Choose Basic Plan

​​Unbundled & Pay As You Go

If you’re looking for a once-off service tax service, choose the appropriate product below.

SARS Public Officer

Appointing a SARS Public Officer is a legal requirement for all registered companies in South Africa. The Public Officer acts as the main contact person with SARS for all tax matters. This appointment should be done immediately after company registration to ensure tax compliance and avoid penalties.

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Income Tax Return

Registering on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is essential for businesses wishing to do business with any government department or entity. CSD registration allows your company to be considered for tenders and procurement opportunities. This should be completed if you plan to work with the public sector.

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Tax Clearance PIN

A Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin is your company’s digital proof of good tax standing with SARS. Many clients, banks, and government entities will request your TCS Pin before entering into contracts or releasing payments. Obtain your TCS Pin once your company is registered and tax matters are up to date.

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Financial Statements

Declaring your company’s beneficial ownership is a regulatory requirement in South Africa. This declaration identifies the individuals who ultimately own or control the company, promoting transparency and preventing financial crimes. Complete this declaration to remain compliant.

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PAYE Registration

Register for Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) if your company will be employing staff. Registration ensures you can legally deduct and submit employees’ income tax to SARS. You need to register before your first payroll run or after you hire your first employee.

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VAT Registration

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) registration is compulsory for all employers and provides support to employees who become unemployed. Register with UIF after hiring your first staff member to ensure labour compliance.

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PBO Registration

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) registration protects both your business and employees in case of workplace injuries or diseases. COIDA registration is required before employees start work.

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Import  Registration

Import or Export Registration is required if your business plans to trade goods across South African borders. This registration allows you to legally import or export goods and is needed before engaging in any cross-border transactions.

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Why Choose Us?

Fast & Simple

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

Stay Compliant

Company information is automatically filed and kept up to date with SARS.

On-time submissions

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

Peace of Mind

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

Expert Assistance

Our tax specialists can file even the most complicated returns & support when SARS raises queries.

Reminders

Proactive reminders and what we need from you to submit your returns (no guessing).

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Join +70,000 small business owners who trust SMTAX 

Since our inception in 2015, we've worked with some amazing companies. In our journey to ensure financial transformation, we've had the pleasure of working with Old Mutual, ABSA, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank.

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Old Mutual
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Rated  5-star by entrepreneurs

Stars

"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

Stars

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

Gert Louw 

Stars

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

Nkululeko Sithole

Stars

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

CEO: Homemade CPT

Stars

"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

Stars

"It was a wonderful experience working with you guys. Thank you so much, hoping to work with  you guys again. I received all my documents, and I am currently waiting for Nedbank to call me regarding the business account. Thank you so much, you deserve my 5 stars."

Kgosi Lentswe Macogo

Stars

"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:

  1. Apply online (about 5 minutes)
  2. Accept your quote (we send a formal quote within 24 hours)
  3. Onboarding meeting so we can understand your company and what you need
  4. 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.

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Accreditation

SARS : PR-0088934
SAIT: 33071887
SAIBA: SAIBA3845
SAICA: 30684830

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Locations


Cape Town: 

7th Floor West Tower, Canal Walk, Century City, Cape Town, 7441 


Knysna:

TH15.1 Long Street, Thesen Habour Town, Knysna, 6571


Durban:

21 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga, Durban, 4031


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Disclosure: SMTAX is a private company providing paid assistance with registrations and compliance. We are not affiliated with CIPC, SARS, the Department of Labour, CIDB, CSD, or any government authority. Official outcomes (where applicable) are issued by the relevant authority.