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Government Forms Hub

Quick access to essential government forms, guides, and official links for SARS, Home Affairs, UIF, and CIPC

Last updated: January 2025
Official government links only

South African Revenue Service

Tax returns, refunds, and compliance

Updated 2025-01-15
Official Site
Personal Income Tax Return (ITR12)
Annual tax return for individuals with multiple sources of income
Tax
Annual
Required
View Guide
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required for tenders, visa applications, and business transactions
Compliance
Business
View Guide
PAYE Registration (EMP101)
Register as an employer for Pay-As-You-Earn tax
Employer
Registration
View Guide
VAT Registration (VAT101)
Register for Value-Added Tax if turnover exceeds R1 million
Business
VAT
View Guide
Request for Remission
Apply for reduction or cancellation of penalties and interest
Penalties
Relief
View Guide

Department of Home Affairs

IDs, passports, birth certificates, and citizenship

Updated 2025-01-10
Official Site
ID Document Application (BI-9)
Apply for first-time ID or replacement for lost/damaged ID
ID
Required
16+
View Guide
Passport Application (DHA-73)
Apply for new passport or renewal (valid for 10 years)
Passport
Travel
View Guide
Birth Certificate (BI-24)
Register birth within 30 days or apply for unabridged certificate
Birth
Certificate
View Guide
Marriage Certificate (BI-27)
Register marriage or obtain certified copies
Marriage
Certificate
View Guide
Name Change Application (BI-193)
Apply to change your first name or surname
Name
Change
View Guide
Temporary Residence Permit
Apply for work, study, or business visa
Visa
Immigration
View Guide

Unemployment Insurance Fund

Unemployment benefits and maternity claims

Updated 2025-01-12
Official Site
Unemployment Benefits Claim (UI-2.8)
Claim benefits if you lost your job or were retrenched
Unemployment
Benefits
View Guide
Maternity Benefits (UI-2.2)
Claim maternity benefits for up to 4 months
Maternity
Benefits
View Guide
Illness Benefits (UI-2.4)
Claim if unable to work due to illness (not work-related)
Illness
Benefits
View Guide
Dependants Benefits
Claim if primary earner passed away (for dependants)
Death
Benefits
View Guide
Employer UIF Registration (UI-8)
Register your business with UIF
Employer
Registration
View Guide

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

Company registration, trademarks, and patents

Updated 2025-01-08
Official Site
Company Registration (CoR 14.3)
Register a private company (Pty Ltd)
Business
Registration
View Guide
Close Corporation Registration (CK1)
Register a Close Corporation (CC)
Business
CC
View Guide
Business Name Registration
Reserve and register your business name
Business
Name
View Guide
Trademark Application (TM3)
Register a trademark for your brand
Trademark
IP
View Guide
Annual Returns (CoR 30.1)
Submit annual company returns (due within 30 days of anniversary)
Annual
Compliance
View Guide
Directors Change (CoR 39)
Appoint or remove company directors
Directors
Change
View Guide

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