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e@syFile Employer

sars.gov.za

Free plan Windows
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Spec score 7.5 #19 of 31 in Payroll Tax Software

What it is

e@syFile Employer is free Windows software from SARS for employers and payroll administrators managing tax affairs. It lets users complete, submit, and revise Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201) and Employer Reconciliation Declarations (EMP501). The software includes Employer Account management, Third Party Appointment (AA88) tools, and an Income Tax Registration function for registering employees. Tax certificate imports and EMP501 data capture can be performed offline, while submission to SARS requires an internet connection. SARS describes the software as linked to eFiling, with submissions sent through that service. 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. Old e@syFile Flex backups cannot be restored in the new e@syFile TC application.

Spec sheet

Purpose
SARS says the software helps employers and payroll administrators manage their tax affairs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Intended users
SARS identifies employers and payroll administrators as users of e@syFile Employer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Backup guidance
SARS advises users to back up current PAYE information before installing because installation may delete current information.Read 7 Oct 2026 · downloads.sarsefiling.co.za
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · downloads.sarsefiling.co.za
EMP201
Employers can complete, submit, and revise Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201).Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
EMP501
Employers can complete, submit, and revise Employer Reconciliation Declarations (EMP501).Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Employee registration
An Income Tax Registration (ITREG) function lets employers register employees.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Employer account
The software includes tools to manage the Employer Account.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Integration
SARS describes e@syFile as linked to eFiling, and submissions are sent to SARS through the service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Notable limit
The download page warns that backups made in old e@syFile Flex cannot be restored in the new e@syFile TC application.Read 7 Oct 2026 · downloads.sarsefiling.co.za
Offline work
Tax certificate imports and EMP501 data capture can be done offline, with an internet connection needed to submit to SARS.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za
Third-party appointments
Employers can manage Third Party Appointments (AA88s) in the software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sars.gov.za

Plans and prices

e@syFile™ Employer Free Free software · Windows 10 (64 bit) · 8 GB RAM · 2 GB hard drive space Read 7 Oct 2026 · downloads.sarsefiling.co.za

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Windows software
  • EMP201 and EMP501 submission and revision
  • Offline certificate imports and data capture
  • Employee income-tax registration included
  • Linked to SARS eFiling

Limits

  • Windows 10 (64 bit) minimum
  • Internet required for submissions
  • Tax payment support is not included
  • Old Flex backups cannot be restored

Who it suits

It suits employers and payroll administrators handling South African employer declarations, reconciliations, employee registration, and related account tasks on Windows.

Verdict

e@syFile Employer covers employer tax forms, reconciliation, employee registration, and account administration. Users should meet the Windows requirements and back up PAYE information before installing.

Where Specifiction places it

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