VAT Submissions (VAT201)

Who this applies to:
Any business registered for VAT (compulsory once turnover exceeds R1 million per year).

When it’s due:

• Every month or every 2 months, depending on your VAT cycle.
• Usually due on the 25th of the month following the period (if filing electronically).

What happens if you miss it:

• Automatic late submission penalties
• Interest on unpaid VAT
• Possible SARS audit triggers

📌 Tip: Bletchleys clients are automatically reminded and submissions handled — no more last-minute panic.

PAYE / UIF / SDL (EMP201)

Who this applies to:
Any business that employs staff and deducts PAYE, UIF, or SDL.

When it’s due:

• Monthly submission: Due by the 7th of each month (or next business day if the 7th falls on a weekend/public holiday).

What happens if you miss it:

• Immediate late payment penalties
• SARS interest charges
• Problems when issuing staff IRP5s

📌 Tip: Late or inconsistent PAYE submissions are one of the fastest ways to attract SARS attention. Outsourcing payroll compliance protects you.

Bi-Annual PAYE Reconciliation (EMP501)

Who this applies to:
All employers submitting PAYE.

When it’s due:

• Interim period: Due end of October (covers March–August).
• Final period: Due end of May (covers March–February full tax year).

What happens if you miss it:

• SARS rejects your staff tax certificates
• Tax clearance issues
• Potential SARS penalties and audits

Provisional Tax (IRP6)

Who this applies to:
Most companies (including many SMEs) and individuals earning non-salary income.

When it’s due:

• First payment: End of August (6 months into tax year).
• Second payment: End of February (end of tax year).

What happens if you miss it:

• Under-estimation penalties
• Interest on unpaid amounts
• SARS recalculations and assessments

📌 Tip: Many SMEs forget provisional tax until it’s too late — Bletchleys ensures estimates are submitted accurately and on time.

Annual Company Tax Return (ITR14)

Who this applies to:
All registered companies (even if dormant).

When it’s due:

• Within 12 months after financial year-end.

What happens if you miss it:

• Late submission penalties (per month)
• SARS automatically estimates and assesses your tax
• Tax clearance blocked

CIPC Annual Return Filing

Who this applies to:
All registered companies and close corporations.

When it’s due:

• Annually, during the month your company was originally registered.

What happens if you miss it:

• Company deregistration
• Potential loss of contracts, tenders, and tax clearance
• Legal restoration costs

📌 Tip: CIPC deadlines are often forgotten because they aren’t linked to SARS — but they affect your ability to operate legally.

Financial Statements Preparation

Who this applies to:
Every SME serious about compliance and financial health.

When it’s due:

• Typically compiled shortly after financial year-end
• Required for SARS submissions, funding, tenders, and audits

What happens if you delay:

• Audit prep becomes stressful
• Tax submissions become delayed or inaccurate
• Missed business opportunities

📌 Tip: Bletchleys keeps your books clean monthly, so year-end financial statements are smooth and stress-free.

Tax Clearance Certificate Renewal

Who this applies to:
Any SME applying for tenders, contracts, loans, or grants.

When it’s due:

• Technically valid for 12 months but linked to your real-time compliance status.

What happens if you miss it:

• Blocked tenders
• Rejected funding applications
• Missed growth opportunities

📌 Tip: We manage ongoing SARS compliance, so your Tax Clearance stays valid automatically.