Compatible software release version for SARS submissions
Summary
Ensure you submit your SARS e@syFile™ Employer submissions on the correct version of Sage VIP Classic or Sage VIP Premier.
Description
Employers must submit reconciliations to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) twice a year. Each year they update SARS e@syFile™ to align with the latest specifications. Make sure your payroll software is on the right version to generate an IRP5 file.
Below is the compatible software versions for submissions:
| Tax year | Interim submission software version | Tax year-end version |
| 2025/2026 | Release 6.5a | Release 6.5a/6.5b/6.6a |
| 2024/2025 | Release 6.3a/6.3b | Release 6.3a/6.3b |
| 2023/2024 | Release 6.1a | Release 6.1b/6.2a |
| 2022/2023 | Release 5.9a | Release 5.9a/6.0a |
Next steps
Continue to the next step of the SARS Submission Utility process: Validate your company information.
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- 230222090058213
- Last Modified Date
- Thu Apr 02 06:01:29 UTC 2026
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