How to Register Employees For UIF And PAYE

By Klnam Kurt •  Updated: 06/11/24 •  5 min read
UIF

As an employer, it’s your duty to ensure your PAYE and UIF are registered accordingly. This pays off in the long run for employers who find themselves in distress. Unemployment can happen to anyone hence the need to be registered with UIF. 

- ADVERTISEMENT -

How to register employees for UIF and PAYE

Registering employees for UIF and PAYE is a duty every employer must adhere to. These are obligations that must not be ignored. It is important that employees’ details are taken upon employment to ensure their UIF and PAYE registration goes through. 

As you may know, UIF is the Unemployment insurance fund that supports individuals who find themselves unemployed for reasons like illness, maternity, adoption leave, redundancy, and death of dependency. The unemployment insurance fund serves as an insurance backup for individuals who contributed during their employed days.

Also, PAYE, which is known as Pay As Your Earn, is another form of tax. This is known as income tax. Usually, individuals who are employed full-time and above the PAYE minimum salary are required to pay their income tax. Usually, employers make deductions from the wages of employees to contribute to taxation.

 In this part, we will look at how employers can register their employees for UIF and PAYE. The South African Revenue Service has created an online platform allowing employers to register at their comfort. 

Companies with large staff members can request payroll services and contract the auditing service to help them with registration for UIF and PAYE. This kind of cost comes with a one-time fee. 

How much does it cost to register an employee for UIF?

Registration of employees for UIF has been made easy both online and offline. This kind of fund is available for employees to make claims upon any unforeseen circumstance that qualifies the individual to enjoy its benefits. 

The UIF registration is strictly done by the department of labour under the South African government. The cost to register an employee for UIF is free of charge, and therefore any employer can register all employees upon employment confirmation. 

- ADVERTISEMENT -

How do I register my employees for PAYE?

Registering employees for PAYE can be done online and offline. Regarding offline registration for PAYE, employers can visit any South African Revenue Service to pick up the PAYE registration form. Usually, the identification, contact number, and full names of all staff must be recorded to complete the registration. 

To register employees for PAYE online, there is a need to submit company details online to complete the registration process. 

All employers can follow these steps to register all employees following these steps.

How does a company register for UIF?

It is mandatory for all employers t register for UIF for the company and employees. The department of labour has provided regulations and steps for companies to register for UIF. But one thing is that; the UIF is not available mainly for the company but for the individuals working for the company. The contribution that is made upon registration goes into the employee’s account based on the details provided. A company can register UIF as an employer by following the steps below.

When must an employer register for PAYE?

 Income tax, known as the PAYE, is a type of tax that employers above a threshold pay on a monthly basis or upon salary payment. Once the company has been registered and ready to operate, PAYE registration must be done. The reference number provided after the PAYE registration serves as the main Identification number for paying taxes. According to the SARS regulations, employers must register for PAYE before the first salary payment. 

- ADVERTISEMENT -

Keep Reading

What UIF Forms Are Needed For Retrenchment?

What UIF Forms Are Needed For Retrenchment?

In this section, we will take you through UIF retrenchment, how to make claims, the documents needed

How to Check Outstanding UIF

How to Check Outstanding UIF

By following these steps, you can stay informed about your UIF contributions and ensure that any outstanding funds are accounted for.

How to Claim UIF After Resigning in South Africa

How to Claim UIF After Resigning in South Africa

This guide will provide a step-by-step process on how to claim UIF after resigning in South Africa

How to Claim UIF Online in South Africa

How to Claim UIF Online in South Africa

Many South Africans are confused about UIF and UIF claims, so we have assembled this helpful guide to assist you with claiming UIF online

How Do I Know I Qualify For UIF Benefits

How Do I Know I Qualify For UIF Benefits

How to Claim UIF for Disability in South Africa

How to Claim UIF for Disability in South Africa

By following these steps and providing the required information, individuals can confidently navigate the UIF disability claim process

These Are the Consequences Of Not Paying UIF Contributions

These Are the Consequences Of Not Paying UIF Contributions

In general, we will look at the outcome of not being part of the UIF scheme, the punishment, and the consequences one can go through as well.

How to Check if You are Registered for UIF Online

How to Check if You are Registered for UIF Online

Finding out how to check your registration status, So how do you check your UIF registration status? This article is written to show you why. 

How to Cancel UIF for R350

How to Cancel UIF for R350

How to Cancel UIF for R350. Has your application for SASSA R350 been declined? Is your SASSA R350 the reason for the decline stating “UIF registered”?

How to Submit Request for UIF Payment Online

How to Submit Request for UIF Payment Online

In this article, we will be feeding you information that helps you understand the process of submitting UIF payment requests. Submit Request for UIF Payment

How to Check My UIF Balance

How to Check My UIF Balance

Maternity UIF Payout Dates

Maternity UIF Payout Dates

This article discusses the payout dates for maternity UIF, the number of payments received, how to track the processing of a maternity UIF claim

How Is the UIF Death Benefit Calculated?

How Is the UIF Death Benefit Calculated?

How Is the UIF Death Benefit Calculated? Read on to learn how the UIF death benefit is calculated. 

How to Check If UIF Owes Me Money

How to Check If UIF Owes Me Money

By following these steps, you can ensure that you receive any outstanding UIF benefits that may be owed to you.

What Is The Maximum UIF Payment One Can Receive?

What Is The Maximum UIF Payment One Can Receive?

Today we will attempt to remove the mystery from Maximum UIF Payment and help you better understand how they work.