Find out whether your personal or business tax affairs are currently compliant with SARS — at no cost.
A quick SGN Tax Health Check can help identify potential compliance issues before they affect funding applications, tenders, finance applications, supplier registrations or other important opportunities.
Free preliminary check • Individuals & Businesses • No eFiling password required
Tax compliance issues can sometimes go unnoticed until you need to apply for funding, submit a tender, register as a supplier or complete an important transaction.
SGN Bookkeeping & Advisory offers a free preliminary Tax Compliance Status check to help individuals and businesses understand their current compliance position.
Find out whether your current Tax Compliance Status reflects as compliant or requires attention.
Discover potential compliance concerns before they interfere with important applications or business opportunities.
Where an issue is identified, SGN will explain the general area requiring attention and what may need to happen next.
The service is available to:
Whether you are checking your personal tax affairs or the compliance status of your organisation, SGN can help you understand where you currently stand.
The free Tax Status Check is easy to request and takes only a few minutes.
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Complete the short SGN Tax Status Check request form.
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Provide the information required for SGN to verify your Tax Compliance Status.
SGN will never request your SARS eFiling password.
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We perform a preliminary verification of the Tax Compliance Status information provided.
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SGN will communicate the outcome and, where an issue is identified, explain the general next step.
The free preliminary check includes:
The initial Tax Compliance Status check is completely free.
Finding a compliance issue does not automatically mean you have to appoint SGN to resolve it.
If additional professional work is required, SGN will explain the issue and provide a quotation before any paid work begins.
The free check does not include services such as:
No additional work will be performed or charged without your approval.
SGN Bookkeeping & Advisory takes the confidentiality of taxpayer information seriously.
Information submitted through this service should only be used for the purpose of performing the requested preliminary Tax Compliance Status check, communicating the outcome and, where applicable, discussing further assistance requested by the client.
SGN will never ask you to submit your SARS eFiling password through this form.
By submitting your request, you consent to SGN Bookkeeping & Advisory using the information provided solely for the purpose of performing your free preliminary Tax Compliance Status check and communicating the outcome to you. Your information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection law and is never shared for marketing purposes without your consent.
What is a Tax Compliance Status (TCS)?
A Tax Compliance Status is SARS's confirmation of whether your tax affairs are in good order. It is commonly required for tenders, supplier registration, funding and finance applications.
Is a Tax Compliance Status the same as a tax clearance certificate?
While related, a TCS is issued under SARS's modern compliance system, whereas a tax clearance certificate is an older-format document. Both reflect your compliance position, but the format and process can differ.
Do I need to give SGN my SARS eFiling password?
No. Never provide your SARS eFiling username or password. SGN only needs the information required to verify your Tax Compliance Status and will never ask for your eFiling password.
Is the Tax Status Check really free?
Yes. The initial preliminary Tax Compliance Status check is completely free and carries no obligation. Any further professional work is quoted separately and only proceeds with your approval.
How long does the check take?
Once we receive your completed request and the required information, SGN typically responds within 1–2 business days with the outcome.
What happens if my status is not compliant?
We will explain the general area requiring attention and the possible next steps. You are not obliged to use SGN, and any additional work is only done with your approval after a quotation.
Don't wait until a tax compliance issue affects an important application or opportunity.
Request your free preliminary Tax Compliance Status check with SGN Bookkeeping & Advisory today.
Free preliminary check. No obligation.