Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by ufiling
To submit and pay UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) in South Africa, you can follow these steps:
- Registration: If you haven’t already done so, you need to register as an employer with the UIF. You can visit the Department of Employment and Labour’s website or their nearest office to complete the registration process. You will need to provide relevant information about your business, such as registration details, contact information, and the number of employees.
- Obtaining a UIF Reference Number: Once registered, you will receive a UIF reference number. This number serves as a unique identifier for your business and is required for submitting and paying UIF contributions.
- Monthly Declarations: As an employer, you are required to submit monthly declarations to the UIF. These declarations provide information about the wages earned by your employees during that month. You can submit declarations online through the Department of Employment and Labour’s online portal, uFiling. Alternatively, you can submit physical forms at the nearest UIF office or designated drop-off points.
- Payment: To make UIF contributions, you have a few options. Firstly, you can make payment electronically via the uFiling portal using various methods such as credit card, debit card, or EFT. Secondly, you can make payment through Internet banking by adding the UIF as a beneficiary and using your UIF reference number. Lastly, you can make payment at a bank or selected pay points by completing a UI-19 form and presenting it to the teller along with the cash or cheque payment.
It’s important to note that UIF contributions consist of both employer and employee contributions. As the employer, you are responsible for deducting the employee’s portion of the UIF contribution from their wages and combining it with your own portion before making the payment. The current UIF contribution rate is a percentage of the employee’s monthly remuneration, subject to certain thresholds.
To ensure compliance and avoid penalties, it is crucial to submit accurate and timely UIF declarations and payments. It is advisable to consult the Department of Employment and Labour’s official resources or seek professional advice to stay up to date with any changes or updates regarding UIF submission and payment processes.