SMTAX

Expert Assistance to File Your Company VAT Returns 
Quick & Easy - R850/per-return 

Click on the "Get Started" button, complete the online form, and we will handle all the paperwork and correspondence to SARS. The process is completed in 3 - 7 days.


Service Includes:
→ SARS eFiling Setup
→ VAT201 Return Submission
→ SARS Correspondence & Audit Assistance
→ Post-submission Guidance & Support

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

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

What is Value Added Tax (VAT)?

Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax charged on most goods and services sold by VAT-registered businesses. Your business collects VAT on sales and may claim VAT paid on qualifying business expenses, then pays the difference to SARS (or receives a refund where applicable).


How is it calculated?
VAT payable is generally calculated as Output VAT (VAT charged on sales) minus Input VAT (VAT paid on eligible purchases). VAT returns are submitted to SARS based on your VAT period (usually monthly or bi-monthly), together with any payment due.

Why is filing Important?
    • Stay Compliant: VAT-registered businesses must submit VAT returns on time.
    • Avoid Penalties & Interest: Late filing or payment can result in penalties and interest from SARS.
    • Protect Cash Flow: Accurate VAT reporting helps you claim valid input VAT and avoid unexpected assessments.

How does the process work ?

Apply Online

Click on the "Get Started" button and complete the online form. Takes about 5 minutes.

Make Payment

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

Onboarding

We will set up a virtual meeting with you to better understand your company and your needs. 

Tax Return Filed

Our tax specialist will prepare your tax computation and submit your company's VAT return to SARS.

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​​VAT Return Pricing Options

Non-Trading Company 
​R350/ once-off

Ideal for companies that have not started trading or are not actively trading on a month-to-month basis.

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Trading Company
​R550 / once-off

Ideal for companies that are actively trading on a month-to-month basis. Turnover is less than R1 million per year.

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Growing Company
​​R850 / once-off

Ideal for companies that are actively trading on a month-to-month basis. Turnover is more than R1 million per year.

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VAT Return Add-Ons

Tax Clearance PIN

Obtain your Tax Clearance Pin for R450, ensuring your business is compliant and trustworthy.

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Public Officer

Register as a Public Officer for your entity at R450, allowing you to access and manage SARS eFiling profile.

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Income Tax Return

Submit your company's income tax return and get expert guidance on how to minimise your tax.

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Financial Statements

Get a professional accountant to draft and sign off on your company's annual financial statements.

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PAYE Registration

Register for Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) and UIF if your company will be employing staff.

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VAT Registration

Register for Value Added Tax (VAT) if your business turnover exceeds R1 million per year.

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SARS Compliance

 Maintain your Tax Compliance Status from R200/month, safeguarding against penalties and audits.

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SME Bookkeeping

Enabling growth through financial tracking with SME Bookkeeping services starting from R1 500/month.

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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.

Standard Bank
Old Mutual

Meet Our Customers

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 you guys again I received all my documents currently waiting for the nedbank to call me regarding the business account thank you so much you deserve my 5 stars."

Sonwabe Mhletywa

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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Cape Town: 

7th Floor West Office 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.