When and how must PAYE be paid?
PAYE must be declared and paid monthly via the EMP201 return to SARS within seven days after the month's end (or the last business day before if on a weekend/holiday). Payments use a unique Payment Reference Number (PRN) via eFiling.
Updated at 2025-10-08 10:00:00
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