PayStream Insightshttps://paystream.co.za/insights.htmlPayroll, tax, SARS and CIPC guidance for South African business owners.en-zaSat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200Interim EMP501 2026: what SARS changed, and what to check before 31 Octoberhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/interim-emp501-2026-what-sars-changed.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/interim-emp501-2026-what-sars-changed.htmlSat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200PayrollThe 2026 interim EMP501 closes on 31 October. The new source codes, the e@syFile reinstall, what to reconcile first and what late filing costs.Provisional Tax in South Africa: Who Pays It and Whenhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/provisional-tax-explained.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/provisional-tax-explained.htmlTue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200Tax TipsWho must pay provisional tax, the IRP6 deadlines, how the underestimation penalty works, and how to avoid the February panic. Plain-English guide for SA business owners.SARS Auto-Assessment: Accept or File?https://paystream.co.za/blogs/sars-auto-assessment-2025.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/sars-auto-assessment-2025.htmlSat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200SARS UpdatesSARS auto-assesses millions of taxpayers each season. When accepting is safe, when you must file a full return, and the traps that cost refunds or trigger penalties.How to Register for VAT in South Africahttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/vat-registration-south-africa-2025.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/vat-registration-south-africa-2025.htmlWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200Tax TipsWhen VAT registration is compulsory (R1m threshold), when to register voluntarily, and the exact SARS eFiling steps. 2026 guide for SA business owners.Tax Clearance in South Africa: How the TCS PIN Workshttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/tax-clearance-tcs-pin-guide.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/tax-clearance-tcs-pin-guide.htmlFri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200ComplianceHow to get a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, what SARS checks, why businesses fail, and how to stay permanently tender-ready. Practical SA guide.EMP201 vs EMP501: What Every SA Employer Must Knowhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/emp201-vs-emp501.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/emp201-vs-emp501.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200PayrollThe difference between the monthly EMP201 and bi-annual EMP501 reconciliation: deadlines, penalties, and the mistakes that cost SA employers money.CIPC Annual Returns: Deadlines, Costs and the Deregistration Riskhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/cipc-annual-returns-guide.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/cipc-annual-returns-guide.htmlWed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200ComplianceWhen CIPC annual returns are due, what they cost by turnover band, the beneficial ownership requirement, and what deregistration does to your company.How Much Should You Pay for Accounting in Sandton?https://paystream.co.za/blogs/accounting-fees-sandton-2025.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/accounting-fees-sandton-2025.htmlThu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200Business AdviceRealistic accounting fees in Johannesburg: bookkeeping from R1,500/m, full-service from R3,000/m, payroll R150-R500/employee. What drives costs and how to spot overpaying.COIDA Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide for SA Employershttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/coida-registration-guide.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/coida-registration-guide.htmlWed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200ComplianceEvery SA employer with even one employee must register for COIDA. How to register, file your Return of Earnings, get a Letter of Good Standing, and avoid penalties.Management Accounts: What They Are and Why Your Bank Wants Themhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/management-accounts-explained.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/blogs/management-accounts-explained.htmlWed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200AccountingWhat management accounts include, why SA banks require them for loans and overdrafts, what they should cost, and how monthly reporting improves decisions.A Simple Guide to PAYE Registration for Small Businesses in South Africahttps://paystream.co.za/post-2025-07-15-paye-guide.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/post-2025-07-15-paye-guide.htmlTue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200PayrollLearn how to register for PAYE with SARS as a small business in South Africa. A step-by-step guide to ensure you are tax compliant.5 Signs It's Time to Outsource Your Payrollhttps://paystream.co.za/post-2025-07-14-outsourcing-signs.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/post-2025-07-14-outsourcing-signs.htmlMon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200PayrollIs payroll taking up too much time? Worried about SARS compliance? Discover the 5 key signs that it's time to outsource your payroll to a professional service.How Much Do Payroll Services Cost in South Africa?https://paystream.co.za/post-2025-07-13-cost-guide.htmlhttps://paystream.co.za/post-2025-07-13-cost-guide.htmlSun, 13 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200PayrollA breakdown of payroll service pricing in South Africa. Understand the costs, from per-employee fees to sliding scales, and see what you should expect to pay.