Which registered details can be changed via eFiling?

If you are an eFiler, you can change selected sensitive detail changes such as bank details and name / surname or registered name, in the cases of companies and trusts, on eFiling. If the validation of your banking details is unsuccessful on eFiling, you will be requested to visit a SARS branch to validate your banking details in person. Registration number/ID number will be locked and updates to these fields can only be done at a SARS branch.  Remember to make an appointment​.

• Selected identity information (Name, surname)
• Bank Account details
• Address details
• Contact details
• Nature of entity
• Add trading names
• Add a new tax product subscription
• Non-representative relationships

Which registered details can only be changed at a SARS branch?

• The Nature of the Entity or taxpayer type (e.g. Company, Trust etc.)
• Identity number/ Passport number/ Enterprise registration number (e.g. ID number, CIPC number or Trust number etc.)
• Bank details – only under the following conditions:
  • When a 3rd party bank detail is involved
  • When the legal entity (taxpayer) that makes the change is a Trust
  • When the legal entity (taxpayer) that makes the change is coded as Deceased Estate, Liquidation or Insolvency
  • When bank details are changed via eFiling and additional validation is required.