Churches are employers too. Manage staff and pastoral remuneration, housing allowances and SARS obligations — simply and affordably.
Are churches required to deduct PAYE?
Yes — if a church pays a pastor or staff member a salary above the annual tax threshold (R95,750 in 2025/2026), PAYE must be deducted and paid to SARS monthly. Churches are not automatically exempt from PAYE, UIF or SDL.
Housing allowances
Record tax-free housing allowances (where applicable) as separate pay components on payslips.
PAYE compliance
Automatically calculate PAYE for pastors and all staff using official SARS tax tables.
Small team pricing
Flat monthly pricing — no per-employee fees that penalise growth. Affordable for small and large churches.
SARS EMP201 on time
Monthly submissions pre-populated and ready to submit on the 7th — never miss a deadline.
Year-end IRP5s
Generate IRP5 certificates automatically for all staff at year-end.
Leave tracking
Track annual and sick leave for all permanent staff under the BCEA.
No — churches are not automatically exempt. If a pastor or staff member earns above the tax threshold, PAYE must be deducted like any other employer, and UIF applies to all qualifying staff.
Not automatically — specific SARS conditions apply to housing allowances for religious workers. It's worth confirming the arrangement qualifies before treating it as tax-free.
No — genuine unpaid volunteers aren't employees and don't go through payroll. Only paid staff and clergy receiving remuneration need to be registered.
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