Tax Compliance Status (TCS)

What is Tax Compliance Status?

Tax Compliance Status (TCS) shows whether your business is up to date with SARS on returns and payments.

Think of it like this…

It’s your live “good standing” check with SARS.

Why does it matter?

  • Required for tenders, contracts, and some bank processes
  • Needed to generate a TCS PIN for third‑party verification
  • Helps avoid penalties and blocked refunds

Best practice

File all due returns (VAT, PAYE, CIT, provisional tax) and settle outstanding balances before requesting TCS.

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