SDL Calculator

Skills Development Levy · 1% of payroll · Exempt if annual payroll < R500,000

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· SDL is 1% of the total monthly remuneration paid to employees.
· Businesses with an annual payroll below R500,000 are exempt from SDL.
· SDL is an employer-only cost — it is not deducted from the employee's salary.
· It is paid to SARS via the EMP201 return, the same as PAYE and UIF.
· Registered employers can claim back SDL contributions via SETA training grants.

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