Fill in all forms in block letters in pen, not in pencil. Fill in forms in the name of:

• The sole proprietor or partners, if the business is a sole proprietor or a partnership.
• If the business has a name, add t/a and the name of the business.
• The name of the cc with cc behind it, if the business is a cc
• The company, with (pty) ltd behind the name, if the business is a company
• Try to make a copy of all forms. If the original gets lost in the post, you can prove that it was sent. Keep a file for copies of forms filled in. Also keep separate files for papers for PAYE, VAT, RSC levies and so on.

When you write to a government department, always include the registration number that the department has given the business. For example, if you write to the Department of Labour about UIF, use the UIF registration number that the Department gave the business. This will help the department find the business’s file.