No, you do not need to do so if you register with the CIPC. Once a taxpayer has registered, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will automatically generate an Income Tax reference number for the company.
Only business owners that did not incorporate their business with the CIPC will be required to register with SARS to get their reference number. Tax registration can be done online and must be completed within 60 days after the companyâs operations have started.