UIF Company Registration Online
We register your company for UIF with SARS and the Department of Labour – fast, online and fully compliant.
Cost:R1 620
Timeframe: ±20 working days
For:South African employers / companies with staff
Secure online process • No queues • We handle all SARS & UIF paperwork

Who This UIF Company Registration Service Is For

This service is for South African employers who need to register their company for UIF so that employees can legally contribute and claim UIF benefits.
  • New companies hiring their first employees
  • Existing businesses that have never registered for UIF
  • Employers who want to avoid SARS and Department of Labour admin
Note: If you’re an individual looking to claim UIF benefits, you’ll need to submit a claim via the Department of Labour or uFiling. This page is for company UIF registrations.

What You Get With Our UIF Registration Service

When you register your company for UIF with Govchain, you get:
  • Full UIF employer registration with SARS and the Department of Labour
  • Online application – no in-person visits or paper forms
  • Document checking to reduce the risk of rejections or delays
  • Direct communication from our compliance team if anything else is needed
  • Your UIF employer reference number emailed to you as soon as it’s issued

How Our Online UIF Registration Works

Complete your UIF registration application online in a few minutes – we handle the rest with SARS and the Department of Labour.

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Tell us about your company and employees in a simple online form. No printing or queues.

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Pay the once-off UIF registration fee of R1 620 by credit card, EFT, or cash deposit at any ATM.

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Our compliance team collects your documents and submits your UIF registration to SARS and the Department of Labour on your behalf.

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Once approved, your UIF employer reference number is sent straight to your email. You’re then ready to submit monthly UIF contributions.

Throughout the process, our team monitors your UIF application and keeps you updated by email.

What Do I Need to Apply

You'll need these things to register for UIF

  • Registered Company
  • Business bank account
  • Director’s certified ID documents (not older than 3 months)
  • Employee ID documents
  • Employee starting dates and salary schedule

Trusted by Thousands of South African Businesses

Govchain has helped over 100 000 small business owners in South Africa start and stay compliant.

Join thousands of entrepreneurs who use Govchain for UIF, tax and company compliance.

Ready to Register Your Company for UIF?

Join thousands of South African entrepreneurs who trust Govchain to handle their UIF, tax and company compliance online. Start your UIF company registration today and let our team handle the paperwork.