Govchain CompliancePayroll™

Payroll for South African small businesses

Govchain Payroll runs the monthly payslips and files PAYE, UIF and SDL with SARS. Your first month is R1.

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How Govchain Payroll works

Set your team up once. After that, each pay run is a few clicks.

Step 1

Add your employees and their details.

Start payroll
Step 2

Enter each salary. Govchain works out PAYE, UIF and SDL.

Step 3

Govchain generates the payslips and files the returns with SARS.

Just hired someone? Put the terms in writing first with our free employment contract generator, then add them to your next pay run.

Govchain Payroll

Built for business owners, not accountants.

Govchain works out the tax and files the returns. You review the numbers and click “Run Payroll.”

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Built for South African payroll rules

Compliant with SARS and Department of Labour requirements from day one.
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PAYE, UIF and SDL filed for you

Govchain calculates your payroll taxes and submits them to SARS each month.
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Clear payslips for every employee

Each payslip shows gross pay, deductions and net pay in plain terms.
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Deductions calculated automatically

Pension, medical aid and tax are worked out on every payslip.
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Leave tracking built in

Employees request leave and you approve it, without a separate spreadsheet.
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Employee self-service

Your team updates their own details and downloads their payslips.
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Runs entirely online

No printing or scanning. Payroll runs in the browser.
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Support from real people

Reach the Govchain payroll team by chat or email during office hours.

How Govchain Payroll compares

Most payroll tools stop at calculations. We also file your PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns, and send the payslips.

Accountants
Calculates PAYE, UIF, SDL
Files payroll taxes with SARS
Employee self-service access
Cost-effective
Payroll Software
Calculates PAYE, UIF, SDL
Files payroll taxes with SARS
Employee self-service access
Cost-effective
Govchain Payroll
Calculates PAYE, UIF, SDL
Files payroll taxes with SARS
Employee self-service access
Cost-effective

Simple Fixed Pricing

One monthly rate for your whole team, with no per-employee fees. Your first month is R1.

Try now for just R1 for the first 30 days

1–2 Employees

R1R400

Then R400 / month after 30 days · Cancel anytime
  • Payslip generation
  • SARS EMP201 submissions
  • Standard Support
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3–5 Employees

R1R900

Then R900 / month after 30 days · Cancel anytime
  • Payslip generation
  • SARS EMP201 submissions
  • Priority Support
  • UIF Submissions
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6–15 Employees

R1R2 250

Then R2 250 / month after 30 days · Cancel anytime
  • Payslip generation
  • SARS EMP201 submissions
  • Account Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Govchain Payroll™️.

Do I need to register for PAYE?
Yes, if any employee earns above the SARS personal income tax threshold — around R99,000 per year (about R8,250 per month) for the 2026/2027 tax year. Below that, you may not need PAYE, but you do still need to register for UIF. Run a salary through our PAYE calculator to check it against the threshold.
When is the EMP201 due each month?
By the 7th of the following month. Govchain submits and pays it for you so you never miss the deadline. Late EMP201s attract a 10% penalty plus interest.
Can I use Govchain Payroll if I only have one employee?
Yes, our payroll works whether you have one employee or a full team.
What happens if I don’t file my EMP201 or EMP501 returns?
SARS can charge penalties and interest for late or missed payroll submissions.
What do I need to get started with Govchain Payroll?
You’ll need your company PAYE number and basic employee info (ID number and salary). We’ll help with the rest.
Can Govchain help me register for PAYE?
Yes, we can register your company for PAYE, UIF, and SDL with SARS if you’re not already registered.

Run your next pay cycle with Govchain

Hiring your first employee, or running payroll for twenty? Govchain handles the calculations and the SARS filings. Your first month is R1.

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Not hired yet? Start with a free employment contract, then run their pay through Govchain.

Last reviewed: 12 May 2026. Govchain reviews this page against current SARS payroll rules every quarter.