The EMP201 is generated at the end of each month to get the PAYE, SDL, ETI and UIF numbers which is needed for the monthly return with SARS. After the EMP201 is generated, the month will be closed off. This will prevent differences in numbers on your returns if a pay slip was edited after the return is submitted. The close off date can be moved to edit a pay slip, but a new EMP201 must be generated and submitted with the new numbers, Phone us for the pass code to move the date.

 

If you utilise ETI (employment tax incentive), please take note of the following points:

1. If the system doesn't know the ETI status of an employee, it will be shown as 'UNKNOWN'. On the second report, you will be able to see the UNKNOWN employees. It is important to set this right, to open the month and to generate the EMP201 form again so that the system can calculate the correct ETI.

2. If the employee earns less than the minimum wage, the system will not calculate ETI. On the second report this will also be indicated.

 

This report shows the numbers applicable on each employee. You can check the ETI column for any UNKNOWN employees or any employees earning less than minimum wage.