{"id":245,"date":"2025-07-30T14:24:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:25:18","slug":"how-to-get-a-sars-tax-number-confirmation-letter-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/blog\/how-to-get-a-sars-tax-number-confirmation-letter-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a SARS Tax Number Confirmation Letter Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>SARS tax number confirmation letter<\/strong> is an official document issued by the <strong>South African Revenue Service (SARS)<\/strong> to confirm that a person or business is registered for tax. This letter includes your <strong>tax reference number<\/strong>, full name, and the date it was issued. It may also contain the SARS logo or stamp for authenticity.<\/p><div id=\"gomet-1561602835\" class=\"gomet-content gomet-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ATF BB -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4566904116\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This letter is often required for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening a bank account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering a business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verifying tax compliance with institutions like NSFAS or CIPC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Tax Number?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tax number is a <strong>unique 10-digit identification number<\/strong> issued by SARS. It is used when filing tax returns, receiving tax refunds, or doing any SARS-related business. Every South African taxpayer must have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get a Tax Number Confirmation Letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get your SARS tax confirmation letter in several ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Via eFiling<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re registered on <a>SARS eFiling<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your eFiling account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <em>SARS Registered Details<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <em>Notice of Registration<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the PDF version of your tax number confirmation letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Via SARS MobiApp<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use the <strong>SARS MobiApp<\/strong> (available on Android or iOS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in with your credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <em>My Profile<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <em>Tax Reference Number<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download or email your confirmation letter directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>By Calling SARS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t have eFiling access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call SARS at <strong>0800 00 7277<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your ID number ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for a notice of registration to be emailed or posted to you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>At a SARS Branch (By Appointment)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book an appointment via <a>SARS Online Booking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit with your <strong>ID<\/strong> or <strong>passport<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request your tax number confirmation letter at the helpdesk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always <strong>keep a copy<\/strong> of your confirmation letter for future use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you recently applied for a tax number, you should receive the confirmation within a few business days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You <strong>don\u2019t need to reapply<\/strong> for a new tax number if you lose the letter\u2014just request a new copy from SARS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re struggling to access your confirmation letter, contact SARS or visit your nearest branch. Alternatively, speak with a <strong>tax practitioner<\/strong> for assistance.<\/p><div id=\"gomet-3723045747\" class=\"gomet-content-2 gomet-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- BTF BB -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4734478976\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A SARS tax number confirmation letter is an official document issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to confirm that a person or business is registered for tax. This letter includes your tax reference number, full name, and the date it was issued. 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