Employing someone: UIF, COIDA, PAYE and SDL

Do you need to register for UIF, COIDA, PAYE or SDL? A free check for employers, domestic workers included.

The rules in short

• COIDA: register with the Compensation Fund within 7 days of employing anyone, domestic workers included.
• UIF: for anyone working 24 hours a month or more.
• PAYE: register with SARS within 21 business days once someone earns over R99 000 a year.
• SDL: 1% of payroll once it is over R500 000 a year.

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