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e@syFile Employer

API—OSS—FREE—DOCS3/5
ES5.1#21 of 29
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Ranked in Payroll Tax Software ·Free plan

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e@syFile Employer is ranked #21 of 29 in payroll tax software on Inferse. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on payroll tax software

Free plan
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Tax filing
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Tax payment support
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Tax form preparation
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Tax reconciliation
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Year-end forms
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Facts

Purpose
SARS says the software helps employers and payroll administrators manage their tax affairs.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
EMP201
Employers can complete, submit, and revise Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201).sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
EMP501
Employers can complete, submit, and revise Employer Reconciliation Declarations (EMP501).sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Offline work
Tax certificate imports and EMP501 data capture can be done offline, with an internet connection needed to submit to SARS.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Employer account
The software includes tools to manage the Employer Account.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Third-party appointments
Employers can manage Third Party Appointments (AA88s) in the software.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Employee registration
An Income Tax Registration (ITREG) function lets employers register employees.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Integration
SARS describes e@syFile as linked to eFiling, and submissions are sent to SARS through the service.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Intended users
SARS identifies employers and payroll administrators as users of e@syFile Employer.sars.gov.za · 7 Oct 2026
Download and requirements
The download page lists Windows 10 (64 bit), 8 GB RAM, and 2 GB of hard drive space as minimum system requirements.downloads.sarsefiling.co.za · 7 Oct 2026
Backup guidance
SARS advises users to back up current PAYE information before installing because installation may delete current information.downloads.sarsefiling.co.za · 7 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The download page warns that backups made in old e@syFile Flex cannot be restored in the new e@syFile TC application.downloads.sarsefiling.co.za · 7 Oct 2026

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