UIF Guide

How to Register for UIF in South Africa

Good news: when you register as an employer on SARS eFiling for PAYE, you are simultaneously registered for UIF and SDL. There is no separate UIF registration process for employers who already pay PAYE.

What if I don't pay PAYE — do I still need to register for UIF?

Yes. Even if your employees earn below the PAYE threshold, you must still register for and pay UIF if you employ staff for more than 24 hours per month. In this case, register directly with the Department of Employment and Labour (not SARS) using a UI-8 form.

The DoEL registration covers UIF only. Once your payroll exceeds R500,000/year you'll also need to register for PAYE/SDL on SARS eFiling.

UIF Registration via SARS eFiling

1. 1

   Register as an employer on eFiling

   Go to sarsefiling.co.za → Register New → Employer (PAYE/SDL/UIF). This one form covers all three.

2. 2

   Complete the EMP101e

   Fill in your business and contact details. SARS will issue a single employer reference number for PAYE, UIF and SDL.

3. 3

   Submit monthly via EMP201

   Declare and pay UIF (1% employer + 1% employee) monthly with PAYE and SDL via the EMP201 return.

Your obligations as a registered employer

• Deduct 1% UIF from each employee's monthly remuneration
• Add 1% employer UIF contribution
• Pay both amounts to SARS via EMP201 by the 7th of the following month
• Issue a UI-19 form to departing employees within 4 weeks of termination

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