South Africa: SARS – Employer Interim Reconciliation (EMP501) window & e@syFile reminder
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SARS comms in October reiterate that EMP501 interim declarations for the period to 31 Oct 2025 must be submitted via e@syFile™ or eFiling to avoid penalties. Updated pages highlight the requirements and guides.
Effective Date
- Filing deadline 31 October 2025
Published
- Oct 2025 (site updates and newsletter; e@syFile page refreshed last week).
Impact
- Late or non-submission triggers administrative penalties (cumulative) and ETI consequences.
Payroll action
- Reconcile YTD PAYE/SDL/UIF; generate and submit EMP501 before 31 Oct; ensure latest e@syFile version is installed.