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e@syFile Employer
What it is
e@syFile Employer is free Windows software from SARS for employers and payroll administrators handling tax affairs. It supports completing, submitting, and revising Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201) and Employer Reconciliation Declarations (EMP501). The software includes Employer Account tools, Third Party Appointment management for AA88s, and an Income Tax Registration function for employees. Tax certificate imports and EMP501 data capture can be completed offline, but an internet connection is required for submission to SARS. SARS describes the application as linked to eFiling, with submissions sent through that service. Listed capabilities include tax filing, form preparation, reconciliation, and year-end forms; tax payment support is not included. Minimum requirements are Windows 10 64-bit, 8 GB RAM, and 2 GB of hard-drive space. SARS advises backing up PAYE information before installation because installation may delete current information. Backups from old e@syFile Flex cannot be restored in the newer e@syFile TC application.
For and against
For
- Free software from SARS
- Supports EMP201 and EMP501 submissions
- Offline tax certificate and EMP501 work
- Includes employee income-tax registration
- Linked to eFiling submissions
Against
- Windows-only platform
- Internet required for SARS submission
- Tax payment support is not included
- Old Flex backups cannot be restored
The verdict
e@syFile Employer brings key employer declarations and account tasks into one free Windows application. Its offline capture options help preparation, but submission still requires internet access and careful backup planning.
Who it suits
It is intended for employers and payroll administrators using Windows to prepare and submit SARS declarations. Users should review the backup requirements before installation.
Plans and prices
e@syFile™ Employer
Free software · Windows 10 (64 bit) · 8 GB RAM · 2 GB hard drive space
Read 7 Oct 2026 · downloads.sarsefiling.co.za
On the record
- Backup guidance
- SARS advises users to back up current PAYE information before installing because installation may delete current information.downloads.sarsefiling.co.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Download and requirements
- The download page lists Windows 10 (64 bit), 8 GB RAM, and 2 GB of hard drive space as minimum system requirements.downloads.sarsefiling.co.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- EMP201
- Employers can complete, submit, and revise Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201).sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- EMP501
- Employers can complete, submit, and revise Employer Reconciliation Declarations (EMP501).sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Employee registration
- An Income Tax Registration (ITREG) function lets employers register employees.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Employer account
- The software includes tools to manage the Employer Account.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integration
- SARS describes e@syFile as linked to eFiling, and submissions are sent to SARS through the service.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- SARS identifies employers and payroll administrators as users of e@syFile Employer.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The download page warns that backups made in old e@syFile Flex cannot be restored in the new e@syFile TC application.downloads.sarsefiling.co.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Offline work
- Tax certificate imports and EMP501 data capture can be done offline, with an internet connection needed to submit to SARS.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SARS says the software helps employers and payroll administrators manage their tax affairs.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
- Third-party appointments
- Employers can manage Third Party Appointments (AA88s) in the software.sars.gov.za · read 7 Oct 2026
