Can You Claim UIF With A PAYE Number?Answer: Yes You can Claim UIF With A PAYE Number.We only register PAYE with UIF (both with SARS and Labour) as one process.
Should you only have employees who are below the PAYE threshold, we still encourage that you submit your UIF contributions through SARS. Compliance is a habit and once you get the hang of it, you will never find yourself on the wrong side of the law. Even when your employees go over the PAYE threshold, you wont fall behind with SARS because you are already set to start filing PAYE.
If you have employees, you need to also submit declarations to UIF/Labour. So, while you may register for PAYE and UIF with SARS, you still need a Labour UIF number. This will allow you to submit your declarations detailing who your employees are and how much they contribute. Your employees cannot claim maternity or unemployment benefits if you do not have a Labour number, even if you have been deducting and paying UIF.
So, here’s what this registration entails:
PAYE Registration
Registration of PAYE with SARS. Once registered, monthly EMP201’s must be submitted to SARS. Even if there are no employees above the threshold, we recommend you file your UIF returns through SARS to build a culture of compliance and prepare for when your employees start exceeding the PAYE Threshold.
UIF Registration
Registration of your entity with both SARS and The Department of Labour for UIF. A minimum of one employee is required. Once registered, the Employer must declare employees to UIF monthly and pay required amount through SARS (EMP201) or through E-filing if employees are below the PAYE Threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I claim UIF with a PAYE number?
No, PAYE is for tax purposes only.
Is UIF the same as PAYE?
No, UIF is employment insurance while PAYE is income tax.
What do I need to claim UIF?
UIF contributions, UI-19 form, ID, and banking details.
Does PAYE include UIF?
No, they are separate deductions.
Can I get UIF if I only paid tax (PAYE)?
No, UIF contributions are required.
Who manages UIF in South Africa?
The Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Where can I check UIF contributions?
Through the uFiling system.
What happens if UIF was not deducted?
You may need to report your employer.
Can employers register UIF separately from PAYE?
Yes, UIF registration is separate.
Do domestic workers have UIF and PAYE?
They may have UIF if eligible, but PAYE depends on income level.
