uFiling
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What is uFiling?
uFiling is the Department of Employment and Labour’s free online system for UIF registration, declarations and claims.
uFiling explained
Employers register themselves and their employees on uFiling; employees can also claim benefits there. It runs separately from SARS eFiling.
Who it applies to: Employers and employees dealing with UIF.
Cost: Free.
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Official source: uFiling
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