ITR14 preparation
We prepare your annual company income tax return and reconcile it to your financials.
SARS company tax
File your company tax returns at SARS.
Every company has to file income tax returns with SARS each year, even if it made no profit or didn't trade. Smartbook prepares and submits your ITR14 and provisional returns, correctly and on time.
What you get
- Annual ITR14 company income tax return filed
- Provisional tax (IRP6) returns handled
- Nil returns for dormant companies covered
- Compliant filing to keep your status clean
From
From R250 / submission
Turnaround
10 days
For
South African companies filing income tax returns with SARS
Every registered company in South Africa must file an annual income tax return (ITR14) with SARS — and two provisional returns (IRP6) during the year — regardless of whether it made a profit, ran at a loss, or didn't trade at all. Skipping it, even for a dormant company, leads to penalties, interest and a non-compliant tax status that blocks tenders and clearance certificates.
A company tax return isn't just a form; the figures have to reconcile with your financials, and getting the calculation wrong invites SARS queries and audits. Smartbook prepares and submits your returns correctly — from a simple nil return for a dormant company to a full ITR14 with financials — so your company stays compliant and penalty-free.
When you need this
You need to file company tax returns if you:
- Run any CIPC-registered company, trading or dormant
- Have reached your financial year-end and owe an ITR14
- Need to submit provisional tax (IRP6) during the year
- Have fallen behind and need to catch up outstanding returns
- Want a clean tax status for a tender or clearance certificate
What's included
Provisional tax
We calculate and submit your IRP6 provisional returns so you avoid underpayment penalties.
Nil returns
Dormant company? We file the required nil returns so it stays compliant.
Catch-up filings
Behind on returns? We bring your outstanding submissions up to date.
SARS submission
We file everything on SARS eFiling on your behalf and confirm acceptance.
Query support
If SARS raises a query or verification, we help you respond and resolve it.
How it works
Send us your figures
Share your financials or trading details for the year. Dormant? Just tell us.
We prepare and file
We calculate the return, reconcile it and submit your ITR14 or provisional return to SARS.
You stay compliant
We confirm the filing and flag anything owed, keeping your tax status clean.
What we need from you
- Company registration and SARS tax reference number
- Financial statements or trading figures for the year
- Details of income, expenses and assets (for trading companies)
- Confirmation of dormant status (for nil returns)
Common questions
Do I have to file if my company didn't trade?
Yes. Even a dormant company that made no income must file an income tax return with SARS. We file a nil return so the company stays compliant and avoids penalties.
What is the difference between ITR14 and IRP6?
The ITR14 is your annual company income tax return, filed after year-end. The IRP6 is the provisional return, filed twice during the year to pay tax in advance based on estimated profit. Companies generally need both.
How much does it cost?
From R250 per submission, depending on the complexity of the return. A simple nil return is at the lower end; a full ITR14 with financials for a trading company costs more. We'll confirm before we file.
What happens if I file late or not at all?
SARS charges administrative penalties and interest for late or non-filing, and your tax status turns non-compliant — which blocks tax clearance and tenders. Catching up promptly is the cheapest fix.
Do my figures need to match my financial statements?
Yes. The ITR14 has to reconcile to your annual financial statements. If your books aren't up to date, our accounting service can prepare the financials first, then file the return on top.
Can you handle all my tax on an ongoing basis?
Absolutely. Our monthly accounting plans keep your books current and handle provisional and annual tax returns, VAT and payroll, so nothing is ever late.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. Smartbook keeps this page current with CIPC and SARS rules.
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