Register as a Tax Practitioner

Who should register as a Tax Practitioner?

A natural person who:

• Provides advice to any other person about  the application of a tax Act; or
• Completes or assists with the completion of a return for another person.

What are the requirements in order to register as a Tax Practitioner?

To register as a tax practitioner, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must belong to or fall under the jurisdiction of a Recognised Controlling Body as referred to in s 240A of the Tax Administration Act.
• Have the minimum qualifications and experience set by your Recognised Controlling Body.
• Have no criminal convictions for the offences described in s 240(3) of the Tax Administration Act.
• Participate in continuous professional development programmes set by your Recognised Controlling Body.

Tax Practitioner Registration is a dual process between the RCB and the Tax Practitioner.

To become a Tax Practitioner, you must first complete registration with a Recognised Controlling Body (RCB) and subsequently with SARS. Registration with SARS may only take place following a successful registration with an approved RCB (Click here to view the list of Approved RCBs). For more information on the registration criteria for Tax Practitioners, click here.

Once registered as a Tax Practitioner with your chosen RCB, the RCB will notify SARS of your registration status. You will then be required to initiate your registration with SARS via the SARS eFiling platform. For more information look at the Registration Process for Tax Practitioners.

Tax Practitioners have a dedicated Call Centre for specific taxpayer related queries. Dial 0800 00 7277 to use this service.