SARS Tax Compliance Status & TCS PIN Assistance
Need proof of tax compliance for a tender, contract or supplier registration? We help you resolve what is holding your status back and obtain a TCS PIN.
Tax compliance status (TCS)
Your TCS PIN is often the key to winning the work.
SARS’s tax compliance status system shows whether your tax affairs are in order. A TCS PIN lets third parties, such as a tender panel, verify your status with SARS.
The tax compliance status process has replaced the old paper tax clearance certificate. If your profile shows outstanding returns, debt or registration issues, a compliant status — and a usable PIN — may not be available until they are resolved.
We fix the underlying issues first, so the status you share is genuinely compliant.
Tender ready
Compliant status.
Verified PIN.
Requirements
What we need from you
With these, we can review your compliance profile and start resolving issues quickly.
- eFiling access
Access to your SARS eFiling profile, or help to regain it.
- SARS statements
Your latest statements of account for each tax type.
- SARS correspondence
Any recent letters, notices or requests from SARS.
- Financial records
Records needed to prepare any outstanding returns.
- Business details
Company registration documents and registered details.
- Tender requirements
The tender or contract requirement, so we know what you need and by when.
Don’t have everything? Bring what you have — we will tell you what is missing.
Ask us a questionHow it works
From non-compliant to TCS PIN
Tender deadlines are often tight, so we move quickly and in the right order.
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Check your compliance profile
We review your status on eFiling to see exactly what is flagged.
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Resolve the issues
We file outstanding returns and address debt or registration problems.
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Confirm a compliant status
We confirm that your profile now reflects a compliant status.
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Obtain your TCS PIN
We help you request the PIN you need to share with third parties.
When it may be needed
When businesses come to us
If you need to prove compliance soon, it is worth checking your status now.
Book a ConsultationA tender closes soon
You need a TCS PIN for a bid and your status is not compliant.
A client asks for proof
A customer or supplier wants to verify your tax compliance.
Your status shows non-compliant
Your profile flags issues and you are not sure why.
Returns are outstanding
Missing returns are preventing a compliant status.
There is unpaid tax
A balance on your account is blocking compliance.
Your PIN has expired
You need a new PIN for a new tender or contract.
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FAQ
Tax compliance status questions
Is a TCS PIN the same as a tax clearance certificate?
The TCS PIN is SARS’s current way of letting third parties verify your compliance. It has replaced the older paper tax clearance certificate for most purposes.
Why can I not get a compliant status?
The most common reasons are outstanding returns, unpaid debt or registration details that need updating. We find and fix the specific cause.
Can I get a compliant status if I owe SARS?
An agreed and honoured payment arrangement may support a compliant status, provided your returns are also up to date.
How quickly can this be done?
It depends on what needs to be resolved. If you have a tender deadline, contact us as early as possible.
Still have questions? We’re happy to help.
Contact UsMore detail in our guide: What is a TCS PIN?
Need a TCS PIN for a tender?
Book a consultation and we will check your status and plan the fastest route to compliance.