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How to obtain a Tax Clearance

Official source

Source domain: erwat.co.za

Collected on 1 October 2026

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What this means

This is a guidance notice on obtaining a Tax Compliance Status and a Tax Clearance Certificate. It explains that taxpayers can use eFiling for electronic requests, print a TCC, or request a TCC at a SARS branch for printing or emailing. It also provides the eFiling registration website.

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Tax Compliance Status

Taxpayers can electronically request a Tax Compliance Status through eFiling. The status includes a unique PIN that can be given to a third party so they can verify tax compliance online.

Who it is for
Taxpayers seeking a view of their tax compliance across registered tax types
How to act on it
Electronically request the Tax Compliance Status via eFiling; the resulting unique PIN can be provided to a third party for online verification.
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Available 18 April 2016: Electronically request your Tax Compliance Status which will include a unique PIN which you can provide to any third party (if requested) to enable them to verify your tax compliance status online via eFiling
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Tax Clearance Certificate via eFiling

A taxpayer can request a Tax Clearance Certificate through eFiling and will have the option to print the certificate.

Who it is for
Taxpayers seeking a Tax Clearance Certificate
How to act on it
Request a TCC via eFiling and use the option to print the TCC.
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Request a TCC via eFiling which will give you the option to print the TCC
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Tax Clearance Certificate at a SARS branch

A taxpayer can request a Tax Clearance Certificate at a SARS branch. A SARS agent can print or email the certificate to the taxpayer.

Who it is for
Taxpayers seeking a Tax Clearance Certificate
How to act on it
Go to a SARS branch and request a TCC from a SARS agent, who can print or email it.
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Or request a TCC at a SARS branch where a SARS agent will be able to print or email the TCC to you
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eFiling registration

People who need to use the online tax services can register for eFiling through the stated website.

Who it is for
People who need to use eFiling
How to act on it
Register for eFiling at the stated website.
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To register for eFiling go to www.sarsefiling.co.za

Who can apply

What matters before you act: the conditions this listing sets, as Govermate read them.

Tax Compliance Status

The document sets no condition.

Tax Clearance Certificate via eFiling

The document sets no condition.

Tax Clearance Certificate at a SARS branch

The document sets no condition.

eFiling registration

The document sets no condition.

Facts

Places

Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • Tax Compliance Status provides a holistic view across registered tax types
  • Electronic Tax Compliance Status requests include a unique PIN
  • TCCs can be requested through eFiling or at a SARS branch
  • eFiling registration: www.sarsefiling.co.za
  • Electronic service available 18 April 2016
  • East Rand Water Care Company SOC Ltd (Ekurhuleni Water Care Company)
  • SARS