SMTAX

Expert Assistance with Your SARS Voluntary DisclosureProgramme (VDP) Application 
Quick & Easy - R1 500

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 10 - 21 days, depending on complexity.


Service Includes:
→ SARS Tax Return Review
→ Voluntary Disclosure Programme Application Submission
→ SARS Correspondence & Assistance
→ Post-submission Guidance & Support

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Rated  5-star by 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 

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

Nkululeko Sithole

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

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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

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"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 a SARS Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) application?

A Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) application is a formal process that allows an individual or a business to disclose previously undeclared or incorrect tax information to SARS—before SARS detects it—so that the taxpayer can regularise their tax affairs. It applies to most taxes administered by SARS, including personal income tax, VAT, and employees’ tax (PAYE/SDL/UIF), but generally excludes Customs and Excise matters. If accepted, SARS may grant relief from qualifying penalties and criminal prosecution, while the underlying tax and interest remain payable.

To qualify, the disclosure must generally be voluntary, full and complete in all material respects, made in the prescribed manner, and submitted before an audit or investigation into the same default is underway. The disclosure must also not result in a refund being due by SARS.


How does it work?
A VDP application is submitted via SARS eFiling (or through a SARS branch where applicable). It typically includes a full description of the default, the tax types and periods affected, and supporting calculations/documents. SARS will assess whether the disclosure is voluntary, full and complete, and made before an audit or investigation is underway for the matter disclosed. Note: VDP relief does not eliminate the underlying tax owed—any outstanding tax plus interest is generally still payable. 

Why consider a VDP application?
    • Reduce penalty exposure: Where SARS accepts the VDP, understatement penalties may be remitted (in full or in part) depending on the circumstances.
    • Avoid criminal prosecution: Accepted disclosures generally provide relief from criminal prosecution for the disclosed tax defaults.
    • Restore compliance: Correcting historic returns and disclosures helps ensure your tax profile is up to date for banking, tenders, visas, or future SARS verifications.
    • Certainty and closure: A negotiated VDP agreement can provide clarity on amounts due and the steps to finalise outstanding matters.

How does the process work?

Apply Online

Click on the "Get Started" button and submit your application. It takes less than 2 minutes

Make Payment

Our billing team will send you an invoice. Pay using a credit card, EFT or ATM deposit.

Authorise Access

Shortly thereafter, you will received an email requesting your authorise access to your SARS account.

VDP Filed

We will file your VDP application and you will receive your official confirmation within 3 working days.

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File your personal tax return with affordable, transparent pricing.

Select the plan that's right for you. You can always upgrade or downgrade anytime.

Individual VDP Application

R1 500/ hour

The Standard Plan is ideal for individuals with complex salary structures. What's included:

  • Undeclared income (e.g., freelance/consulting income, rental income, interest, dividends, foreign income).
  • Capital gains not declared or incorrectly calculated (e.g., sale of shares, property, or other assets).
  • Incorrect deductions or rebates claimed (e.g., travel, home office, medical, retirement contributions) where supporting documents were incomplete or not available.
  • Non-submission of returns for one or more tax years where an assessment should have been filed.
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Company VDP Application

R2 500/ hour

The Premium Plan is ideal for individuals with multiple sources of income. What's included:

  • VAT output tax understated or input tax overstated (e.g., incorrect tax invoices, timing errors, zero rating mistakes).
  • Failure to register for VAT or PAYE when thresholds were met, or late registration leading to historic under-declarations.
  • PAYE/SDL/UIF underpaid due to payroll errors (e.g., employee vs contractor classification, fringe benefits, allowances, backdated payroll adjustments).
  • Non submission or late submission of VAT201/EMP201/EMP501 reconciliations where amounts were materially 
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Why Choose Us?

Accredited Professionals 

Our team of professionals comprises accredited professionals (SAICA, CIBA & SAIT). This ensures our work meets the highest professional and ethical standards.

Human Support

While we love technology, we believe in the power of human relationships. A dedicated account manager and expert(s) will answer your questions within 24 hours - guaranteed.

Fast & Simple

By leveraging technology, we reduce the manual "paperwork" burden. This allows us to offer a faster turnaround time without compromising technical accuracy.

Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor

SMTAX is a 100% Black-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE professional services firm. Partnering with us supports your own B-BBEE scorecard while receiving world-class accounting support.

Incentives & Savings

Our tax specialists look for industry-specific tax incentives and allowances that your business may be eligible for. We ensure you are taking advantage of tax incentives to reduce your tax liability.

No Hidden Fees

Traditional accounting firms often bill by the hour, leading to "invoice shock" at the end of the month. At SMTAX, we offer transparent and affordable pricing as your company grows.

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.