{"id":1059,"date":"2026-11-13T08:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaccountants.co.za\/?page_id=1059"},"modified":"2026-11-13T08:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:48:19","slug":"coida-compensation-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swaccountants.co.za\/index.php\/coida-compensation-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"COIDA and Compensation Fund Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers may have obligations under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), including registration, submission of returns and payment of assessments where applicable. SW Accountants (Pty) Ltd assists businesses with selected Compensation Fund administration.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guidance with employer registration and Compensation Fund account information.<\/li>\n<li>Assistance preparing employer and employee information for submissions.<\/li>\n<li>Return of Earnings (ROE) preparation and submission administration support, using the employer\u2019s verified payroll and earnings information.<\/li>\n<li>Assistance checking assessment notices, account statements and payment records supplied by the client.<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up support for payment-allocation, audit and account queries, including organising proof of payment and requested supporting documents.<\/li>\n<li>Assistance with the process for requesting a Letter of Good Standing, subject to the Fund\u2019s requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents that may be required<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company registration details and contact information.<\/li>\n<li>Employer registration number, if already registered.<\/li>\n<li>Payroll information and employee earnings records.<\/li>\n<li>Previous Return of Earnings submissions and assessments.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of payment and relevant Compensation Fund correspondence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers generally need to register with the Compensation Fund, submit the required Return of Earnings and settle assessments or comply with an accepted payment arrangement. A Letter of Good Standing depends on the employer meeting the Fund\u2019s requirements, including current returns and payment status. The Fund may withhold a letter where an account is under audit or requires further information. SW Accountants cannot guarantee the issue or turnaround time of a letter.\\n\\nThe Department of Employment and Labour published a notice on 8 September 2026 reminding employers to submit outstanding 2025 and prior-year Returns of Earnings. The notice warned that outstanding returns not submitted by 31 October 2026 could result in estimated assessments and\/or penalties. Employers should check their account and the latest Compensation Fund notices for the position applicable to them.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/\">Department of Employment and Labour<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/cfonline.labour.gov.za\/\">Compensation Fund online services<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DocumentCenter\/Regulations%20and%20Notices\/Notices\/Compensation%20for%20Occupational%20Injuries%20and%20Diseases\/Final%20Reminder%20for%20the%20Submission%20of%202025%20prior%20years%20Outstanding%20Return%20of%20Earnings%20and%20Notice%20-%20Employers%20blocked%20for%20Audit.pdf\">2026 notice on outstanding Returns of Earnings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact SW Accountants:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sunette@swaccountants.co.za\">sunette@swaccountants.co.za<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:0665790369\">066 579 0369<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employers may have obligations under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), including registration, submission of returns and payment of assessments where applicable. 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