Tax™

Company tax returns in South Africa, prepared and filed

Every registered company in South Africa must file one ITR14 income tax return a year and two IRP6 provisional tax returns — even if it didn’t trade. Govchain prepares all three and submits them to SARS. A SARS-registered tax practitioner reviews every return before it’s filed. From R270 per return.

Over 124,000 business owners use Govchain, with more than R1bn in business revenue filed with SARS.

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Tax returns, prepared and filed.

Company tax is a headache most founders don’t have time for. Govchain prepares your return and files it with SARS.

Built for non-accountants: Govchain prepares the return from your records. You review it, and we file it with SARS.
Checked before it is filed: A registered tax practitioner reviews every return before it goes to SARS.
Deductions you are due: Govchain tags your expenses through the year, so deductible costs are not missed at filing time.
Help from a tax practitioner: Ask a registered tax practitioner when a return raises a question.

Filed accurately and on time.

Govchain Tax™️ prepares the return and submits it to SARS. You don’t need tax experience.

Monitor your tax compliance

Govchain tracks your tax status and flags anything that needs your attention.

Get automatic reminders

Govchain tells you when a return is due, with enough time to get your records together.

Import transactions

Connect your bank account to pull in transactions automatically, or import a bank statement.

Auto-tag transactions

Govchain tags each transaction by category. You review and approve instead of sorting them yourself.

Store documents securely

Keep your tax documents in one place, ready whenever SARS or your accountant asks.

Get tax support

Have a tax question? Message a registered tax practitioner through the platform.

Simple, transparent pricing.

Pay one fee per tax return. It covers preparation and filing.

Dormant Company

R270/return

File tax returns for a company that is not trading (dormant).

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Active Company

R1 250/return

File tax returns for a company that is trading (active).

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Want to put your tax returns on autopilot?

Govchain Books™ keeps your books up to date, so the tax returns file themselves from accurate numbers. Tax experts help you find deductions. From R995 per month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Do all companies need to file tax returns?

Yes, all South African companies must file tax returns with SARS.

Do I need to file tax returns if the company is dormant?

Yes, even dormant (inactive/not trading) companies need to file tax returns with SARS.

How often must a company file tax returns?

All companies must submit tax returns three times a year: one income tax return at the end of the year and two provisional tax returns during the year.

What happens if I don't file tax returns?

If you don't file your tax returns, SARS can charge penalty fees and interest. Interest is charged monthly, which can quickly add up.

How long does it take to file a tax return with Govchain?

Once all the information is provided and we have access to the tax types on eFiling, it usually takes up to 10 working days.

What documents do I need to file a tax return?

Nothing is required for inactive returns. For active returns, we'll need the company bank statements or accounting records.

What types of businesses can use Govchain Tax?

We only assist with company tax for private companies (Pty) Ltd.

How do I migrate my tax records to Govchain?

If you have existing tax records, we will assist with migrating these onto Govchain.

File your next return with Govchain.

We prepare it, you approve it, and we submit it to SARS. No missed deadlines, no penalties.

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