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Who is required to pay SDL?

All employers in South Africa who are registered with SARS and expect their total annual payroll (remuneration) to exceed R500,000 over the next 12 months are liable to pay SDL. This includes private companies, but exemptions apply.

Updated at 2025-09-27 22:15:52

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