EMP201 is due on the 7th of the month following the payroll month. Where the 7th falls on a weekend or public holiday, the deadline shifts to the next business day.
Late submission penalty
SARS charges a 10% penalty on the outstanding amount for each month the return is late, plus interest. Don't miss these dates.
| Payroll Period | EMP201 Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 7 January 2026 | |
| January 2026 | 9 February 2026 | 7 Feb = Sat → 9 Feb |
| February 2026 | 9 March 2026 | 7 Mar = Sat → 9 Mar |
| March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | |
| April 2026 | 7 May 2026 | |
| May 2026 | 8 June 2026 | 7 Jun = Sun → 8 Jun |
| June 2026 | 7 July 2026 | |
| July 2026 | 7 August 2026 | |
| August 2026 | 7 September 2026 | |
| September 2026 | 7 October 2026 | |
| October 2026 | 9 November 2026 | 7 Nov = Sat → 9 Nov |
| November 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
TSS Payroll notifies you before EMP201 is due and pre-populates your PAYE, UIF and SDL totals for the month — ready to submit.
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