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Compliance
CIPC published Publication No. 2026-1781 on 21 October 2026, relating to the final deregistration of companies and close corporations for annual-return non-compliance. Businesses should verify their CIPC status and address any outstanding filings promptly.
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Businesses that submit third-party data to SARS have until 31 October 2026 to report information for the period ended 31 August. Accurate data matters because SARS uses it to pre-populate and assess tax returns.
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CIPC has introduced the first phase of an updated director amendment process, adding OTP confirmations for certain small companies. SMEs should review director records and internal approval controls before submitting changes.
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SARS’s 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation period runs until 31 October. Employers should now reconcile payroll data, employee tax numbers and PAYE, UIF and SDL amounts before submitting their EMP501.
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