How do I register for SARS eFiling?
# How to Register for SARS eFiling
**SARS eFiling registration is free and can be completed online in under 10 minutes.** You'll need your South African ID number and email address to create your digital taxpayer profile.
## Step-by-Step Registration Process
### 1. Visit the SARS Website
Navigate to **www.sars.gov.za** and click on the **"eFiling"** banner at the top of the page, then select **"Register for eFiling"**.
### 2. Complete the Registration Form
Enter the following mandatory information:
- **South African ID number** or passport number
- **Email address** (this becomes your username)
- **Cellphone number**
- **Create a strong password** (minimum 8 characters)
- **Security questions** for account recovery
### 3. Verify Your Email
SARS will send a verification email to your registered address. Click the verification link to activate your account.
## Required Supporting Documents
**SARS may request additional documents** to verify your identity, typically within 5-10 working days:
### Identity Verification
- **Certified copy of ID document** (or passport for foreign nationals)
- **Valid driver's licence** (if applicable)
### Proof of Residential Address (Less than 3 months old)
- Municipal rates and taxes account
- Water, electricity, or gas account
- Bank statement
- Telephone account
- **Alternative options:** eToll account, SABC TV licence (less than 1 year old), or motor vehicle licence documentation
## What Happens After Registration
1. **Immediate access** to basic eFiling functions
2. **Pending verification status** if documents are required
3. **Email notification** with further requirements (if any)
4. **Full access** once verification is complete
## Important Registration Tips
- **Use a secure email address** you check regularly
- **Keep your password confidential** and update it regularly
- **Upload clear, legible documents** to avoid delays
- **Register early** before filing deadlines to allow for verification time
## Managing Multiple Client Profiles
Accounting professionals can register multiple client entities under their eFiling profile by selecting **"Add Tax Number"** after initial registration. Each client requires their own tax number and supporting documentation.
**WeekdayApp integrates with SARS eFiling** to automatically track filing deadlines and compliance requirements for all your clients, starting from R199/user/month.
## Common Registration Issues
**"Email already registered" error:** Contact SARS to reset your account or use the password recovery function.
**Document verification delays:** Ensure documents are certified copies and less than 3 months old (address proof) or 1 year old (TV licence).
**Missing tax number:** Individual taxpayers are automatically allocated an income tax number upon registration.