UIF Clearance Certificate – How to Get One in South Africa (2025 Guide)

• Updated 11 August 2025

Need proof that your business is squeaky-clean with UIF contributions? A UIF Clearance Certificate (sometimes called a UIF Compliance Letter) does exactly that. It’s the golden ticket for tenders, SETA grants, and big supplier contracts.

1. What the certificate proves

• All UIF contributions paid up to date
• No outstanding penalties or audits
• Valid for six months from issue date

1. Quick checklist before you apply
   ☐ EMP201s submitted and paid for every month
   ☐ UI-19s issued to all staff (past and present)
   ☐ No red flags on your uFiling dashboard
2. Fastest way to request it (no queues)
   uFiling Web or App
3. Log in → Business Services → Clearance Certificate
4. Pick the date range (last 12 months)
5. Pay any small arrears on-screen via card or Instant EFT
6. Download the PDF certificate instantly; it’s e-mailed too.
7. If the system says “manual review”
   Visit the nearest Department of Employment and Labour branch (book on labour.gov.za → Branch Appointments) with:

• Certified business registration docs (CK / CoR14.3)
• Latest EMP201 print-outs
• Directors’ IDs
  Staff will print the letter within 30 minutes once everything checks out.

1. WhatsApp or call to double-check

• WhatsApp 060 012 3456 – send “UIF clearance” and your PAYE number
• Call 0800 843 843 → option 3 “Employer Services”

1. Common SA search phrases
   “UIF compliance certificate online”
   “UIF clearance letter for tender”
   “How long is UIF clearance valid”
   “Can I download UIF clearance on uFiling”
2. Pro tip
   Set a calendar reminder five months after issue so you re-apply before the certificate expires—tender deadlines wait for no one.

Bottom line
Pay your EMP201s, run a quick uFiling compliance check, and download the UIF Clearance Certificate in minutes. No arrears, no queues, no drama.