Skip to content
logo Knowledgebase

Electronic submission of VAT 201 report

Created on  | Last modified on 

Summary

How to perform an electronic submission of VAT 201 in Sage Accounting.

Resolution

  1. Go to Reports then VAT.
  2. Find the period and click View in the VAT 201 column.
  3. Click Electronic Submission then enter your SARS 201 login credentials.
    refer to the article Registering on eFiling for SARS electronic VAT 201 submissions on the creation or retrieval of these login details as this is not your SARS E-filing login details.
  4. Click Sign in and Submit.
  5. Confirm the details and click Create VAT 201.
  6. Update the details of the Contact person and Tax Practitioner if applicable.
  7. Click Next and review the VAT 201 financials.
  8. To make changes, click Edit and enter an Adjust amount by value.
  9. Enter a Reason for adjustment and click Make Adjustments.
  10. Click Submit Return then Finish.

 NOTE: Sage Compliance Cloud will submit your VAT 201 for the specific VAT Period to SARS for processing. SARS can take up to 24 hours. Ensure you plan accordingly to avoid late penalties.