• 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.
- What the certificate proves
- All UIF contributions paid up to date
- No outstanding penalties or audits
- Valid for six months from issue date
- 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 - Fastest way to request it (no queues)
uFiling Web or App - Log in → Business Services → Clearance Certificate
- Pick the date range (last 12 months)
- Pay any small arrears on-screen via card or Instant EFT
- Download the PDF certificate instantly; it’s e-mailed too.
- 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.
- 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”
- 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” - 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.