Taxation in South Africa
Number of taxpayers
On 31 March 2018, the tax register of SARS had 26 316 877 entries, excluding the following: 1) those cases where the persons or entities were suspended; 2) estates; and 3) entities with unknown addresses.

Taxation in South Africa

Section Title: Number of taxpayers
Table Section Text: On 31 March 2018, the tax register of SARS had 26 316 877 entries, excluding the following: 1) those cases where the persons or entities were suspended; 2) estates; and 3) entities with unknown addresses.

Category	Taxpayers

Individuals	20 953 564

Companies	3 131 983

Trusts	361 587

Employers (PAYE)	504 226

VAT vendors	773 783

Importers	310 784

Exporters	280 950

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In 2018, there were 773 783 registered VAT vendors.

final_sentence: In 2018, there were 773 783 registered VAT vendors.