Tax practitioner, VAT registration & SARS compliance Filed on time. Planned properly.
Business and personal tax, provisional tax, VAT201 returns and SARS correspondence — filed correctly and on time, with real planning behind the numbers, not just compliance for its own sake.
Everything SARS asks for, handled
Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling. We file everything correctly and on time — then look for where the tax is actually leaking.
Business tax
- Income tax (ITR14) & provisional tax
- VAT201 returns & registration
- SARS correspondence & dispute support
- Dividends tax & withholding tax
Personal tax
- Individual tax returns (ITR12)
- Provisional tax for individuals
- Tax clearance certificates
- Expat & emigration tax basics
Planning
- Remuneration & structuring
- R&D incentive (Section 11D)
- Tax-efficient business structuring
- Deadline & compliance calendar management
Tax on a deal, not the business itself?
Tax structuring tied to a sale, acquisition, merger or capital raise is deal work — it sits with our corporate finance colleagues at Caban Corporate Advisors. One group, seamless handover.
Go to CabanFrequently asked questions
Short, plain answers to what South African business owners ask us most.
What tax work does TBL Accounting handle?
For businesses: income tax returns (ITR14), provisional tax, VAT201 returns and VAT registration, SARS correspondence and dispute support, and dividends and withholding tax. For individuals: ITR12 returns, provisional tax, tax clearance certificates and expat and emigration tax basics. We also plan remuneration and structure, and keep your deadline calendar.
How do I register for VAT in South Africa?
You must register once your taxable supplies pass R2.3 million in any 12 months (the threshold rose from R1 million on 1 April 2026), and you may register voluntarily from R120,000. Applications go to SARS on the VAT 101 form, usually through eFiling. Our VAT registration guide walks through the steps and whether to stay registered.
What should I do when SARS sends a letter or an audit query?
Do not ignore it and do not reply from memory. SARS letters usually carry a deadline for your response, so pass the letter to your accountant straight away. TBL Accounting handles SARS correspondence and dispute support, including working out what is owed and what can be challenged. See SARS audit, verification and objections.
Do I need to pay provisional tax?
Provisional tax is a way of paying income tax in instalments during the year instead of in one amount after year-end. It generally applies to companies and to individuals who earn income with no tax withheld, such as business or rental income. Our provisional tax guide covers the deadlines and how to estimate.
How much does VAT registration cost?
The cost depends on who prepares the application and how complete your documents are. An accountant's fee covers preparing and submitting the VAT 101, gathering the supporting documents and answering SARS if it asks for more. TBL Accounting quotes a fixed fee once we know your business structure and turnover.
Do I have to register for VAT if my turnover is below R2.3 million?
No. Registration is compulsory above R2.3 million in taxable supplies in any 12 months, and voluntary from R120,000. Registering voluntarily lets you claim input VAT on your costs, but you must then charge VAT and file VAT201 returns. See the VAT registration guide before deciding.
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