If you’re running a business and have employees — even one — the COIDA Return of
Earnings is not optional.
Here’s the no-fluff version of what you need to do and why it matters:
The Basics:
COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act) requires every employer
to submit a Return of Earnings (ROE) once a year.
✔ It covers your payroll figures and ensures workers' comp cover for employees.
When to Submit:
✔ 1 April – 31 May 2025
✔ Missing the deadline means penalties and interest you don’t want.
Who Must Submit:
✔ Every employer with staff, including permanent, temporary, and part-time workers.
✔ Freelancers and contractors who issue invoices aren’t counted — but salaried workers
are.
What You’ll Need:
✔ Total employee earnings (1 March 2024 – 28 February 2025)
✔ Your business’s COIDA registration number
✔ Details of your business activities
Why Bother?
✔ No Return = No Compensation Cover
✔ No Cover = Big risk if an employee gets injured at work
✔ No COIDA = Missed opportunities for tenders and certifications
Bottom Line:
It’s simple: no submission, no protection.
File your COIDA Return of Earnings early and keep your business safe — and SARS-friendly.
Need help filing yours? Let The Busy Bookkeeper sort it out, fast and fuss-free.
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