When does this process start and how long does it take
As soon as the company is registered, it is assigned an income tax number. SARS will email and sms this number directly to the irector of the company. We will request the number from you, if you did not receive the sms and/or email please contact SARS telephonically on 00800 00 7277 and request the number from them.
Clearance can be quick but depends on your directors relationship with Sars (read below)
All your directors need to be cleared personally before Tax Clearance can be given. SwiftReg will apply for you, however if one of your Directors is not up to date with Tax Responsibilities to SARS (eg they have not submitted Income Tax Returns, or other Company Tax Returns) then the Clearance may be withheld until these requirements are met. Subsequently its recommended that the quantity of directors are kept low for these reasons
Please note no refunds are due, if SARS declines your tax clearance, due to outstanding returns. We will reapply when tax returns are up to date at no further cost.