SARS reconciliations, effortlessly.
Seamlessly integrated with the South African Revenue Service for effortless submission of reconciliations. Our payroll software simplifies the creation of necessary export files for your E@syFile profile, allowing you to complete uploads with just a few clicks.
Every South African employer has to reconcile with SARS twice a year — the interim EMP501 in the October cycle and the final one after tax year-end — and E@syFile is where those reconciliations and IRP5/IT3(a) certificates land. It's the step that eats an afternoon and, done wrong, invites penalties.
Bluubin is e@syFile export software that turns it into a few clicks. It generates a correctly formatted reconciliation file for your E@syFile profile, checks for anomalies before anything reaches SARS, and keeps an unlimited archive of past periods — while leaving every submission firmly in your control.
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Effortless Exports
Effortlessly export reconciliation files with just a few simple clicks. Bluubin generates the correctly formatted file for your E@syFile profile, removing the manual preparation that usually takes hours.
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Preventable Errors
Our software proactively generates warning notifications if it detects any anomalies, safeguarding you against administrative penalties from SARS. Catch problems before they become expensive.
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Unlimited Archive
We maintain an unlimited archive of reconciliation periods, allowing you to access historical data whenever needed. Whether SARS queries a submission from two years ago or you need to check a prior period, the data is always there.
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Secure File Integrity
Our system uses hashing and checksum algorithms to ensure that once exported, files cannot be manually altered. What Bluubin generates is exactly what reaches SARS.
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You Stay in Control
We never automatically submit information to SARS, ensuring you retain full control over what and when you share your data. Review, approve, and submit on your own terms.
Key Benefits
Frequently asked questions
What is E@syFile?
E@syFile is SARS's software for submitting employer reconciliations (EMP501) and IRP5/IT3(a) certificates. Bluubin generates the correctly formatted export file so you can upload it to E@syFile with a few clicks.
Does Bluubin submit directly to SARS?
No. Bluubin generates the export file, but you upload it to your E@syFile profile yourself. This keeps you in full control of what and when you submit to SARS.
What happens if Bluubin detects an error?
The system generates a warning notification before you export, so you can investigate and correct any anomalies before they reach SARS and trigger penalties.
How long does Bluubin keep reconciliation history?
Indefinitely. Bluubin maintains an unlimited archive of all reconciliation periods, so historical data is always available when you need it.
How often do I need to reconcile with SARS?
Twice a year: the interim EMP501 in the October cycle and the final reconciliation after tax year-end. Bluubin generates the correctly formatted file for both.
Do I still need E@syFile itself?
Yes. E@syFile is SARS's own submission software; Bluubin prepares the correctly formatted export file and you upload it to your E@syFile profile, so Bluubin complements E@syFile rather than replacing it.
Can exported files be tampered with?
No. Bluubin uses hashing and checksum algorithms so that once a file is exported it can't be manually altered — what Bluubin generates is exactly what reaches SARS.
Does E@syFile export come standard with Bluubin payroll?
Yes. One-click reconciliation exports are part of Bluubin's payroll, which you can try free for 30 days with no credit card required.
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