FAQ's

Firefly Accounting Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

At Firefly Accounting Solutions, we aim to simplify managing your finances. This section provides answers to common questions about our services, processes, and submission deadlines. If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re always here to help!

Our accounting services for small businesses include bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll management, all designed to streamline your financial processes and provide you with clear insights for better decision-making.

Our client-centric approach, combined with our commitment to tailored solutions and a deep understanding of the South African financial landscape, sets us apart from other firms.

Yes, we offer full company secretarial services to ensure your business complies with legal and regulatory frameworks, keeping corporate records up-to-date and in line with current laws.

Working with a local tax consultant means you get personalised service, deep local regulatory knowledge, and convenient face-to-face consultations, all of which help in creating strategies that are finely tuned to local conditions.

We prioritise the security of our clients' information through stringent data protection policies, secure storage systems, and regular audits to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

All businesses that are required to register for PAYE, must follow the schedule below:

  • Monthly – the EMP201 must be submitted monthly – by the 7th of the following month or the Friday* before that day if the 7th falls on a weekend or public holiday.
  • Interim (for period 1 March to 31 August) – the Interim Employers Filing Season for EMP501 reconciliations runs from 1 September to 31 October
  • Annual (for period 1 March to 28 February) – the annual Employers Filing Season runs from 1 April to 31 May.
  • Provisional Tax – The filing and payment by individuals of provisional tax (IRP6’s) is 31 August (1st period), 28 February (2nd period) and 30 September (3rd period).

  • Manual – submission of the VAT201 and payment must be done by the 25th of the month. It should be noted that each vendor may be on a different VAT cycle.
  • Electronic (eFiling) – submission and payment of the VAT201 must be done by the last business day of the month.

  • Filing Season – Companies, including CC’s, Co‐operatives and Body Corporates, are required to submit a Return of Income: Companies and Close Corporations (ITR14) within 12 months from the date on which their financial year ends.
  • Provisional Tax- The filing and payment by companies of provisional tax (IRP6’s) is 6 months after year end (1st period), At financial year end (2nd period) and Six months after financial year end (3rd period).

  • Filing Season – Filing Season for individuals normally runs from July to November (for non-provisional taxpayers), with provisional taxpayers having until January to file via eFiling, new dates has not been announced yet.
  • Provisional Tax – The filing and payment by individuals of provisional tax (IRP6’s) is 31 August (1st period), 28 February (2nd period) and 30 September (3rd period).

For the 2024 Return of Earnings (ROE) under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), the submission period opens on April 1st, 2025, and closes on June 30th, 2025.

Companies are required to file annual returns within 30 business days after the anniversary date of its incorporation.

The deadline for submitting beneficial ownership information to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is annually within 30 business days after the company's anniversary date, or 10 business days after incorporation for new entities.