Tax Clearance PIN

What is a tax clearance PIN?

A tax clearance PIN is a digital code issued by SARS that gives third parties secure access to your company’s tax compliance status. Instead of issuing a paper tax clearance certificate, SARS now uses this PIN system so that clients, funders, or government departments can verify in real time whether your tax affairs are in order.

This is the official method used for tenders, funding applications, CSD registration, and many other public or private sector opportunities.

How do I get my tax clearance PIN?

To get your tax clearance PIN:

  1. Log in to your SARS eFiling profile
  2. Navigate to “My Compliance Profile”
  3. Request a Tax Compliance Status (TCS)
  4. Once approved, SARS will issue a unique PIN linked to your company profile

You can then share this PIN with any third party who needs to check your compliance. The PIN stays valid as long as your company remains tax compliant.

If you don’t want to handle the process yourself, Govchain offers a fast and simple service to help you apply for your SARS tax clearance certificate and get your PIN.

Why is a tax clearance PIN important?

Your tax clearance PIN is often required when:

  • Applying for government tenders
  • Registering on the CSD (Central Supplier Database)
  • Seeking funding or business finance
  • Submitting documents for compliance checks
  • Proving your company’s good standing with SARS

Without it, you may be disqualified from key opportunities or flagged as non-compliant by SARS.

Need your tax clearance PIN without the paperwork hassle?

Govchain makes Tax Clearance Certificate applications quick and easy, helping your business stay compliant and ready for any opportunity.

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