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COID/ROE Deadline Alert: The Questions Every Employer Should Be Asking Before 30 June

Employers are you caught up on the COIDA Deadline of 30 June 2026

Every year, thousands of South African employers leave their COIDA Return of Earnings (ROE) submission until the last minute. Some assume their payroll provider or accountant has met the COIDA deadline. Others believe it only matters if an employee was injured during the year. Then reality strikes.

An expired Letter of Good Standing (LOGS). A delayed tender application. A client is requesting compliance documents that are suddenly unavailable. With the 30 June ROE submission deadline fast approaching, we asked Miche Josias, COID Compliance Specialist at Company Partners, to answer the five (5) questions employers ask most often and a few they should be asking but aren’t.

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Avoid delays, penalties, and compliance risks before the 30 June deadline.
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What's the biggest mistake employers make when it comes to ROE submissions?

The biggest mistake is assuming ROE only matters when there's been a workplace injury.

Your Return of Earnings is an annual legal requirement by the Department of Labour and Employment. It tells the Compensation Fund what your employees earned during the assessment period so your assessment can be calculated correctly.

Even if you had no incidents, no claims, and no injuries, you still need to submit your ROE if you're registered for COID.

Why is everyone suddenly talking about the 30 June deadline?

Because many businesses only realise they have a compliance problem when they need a valid Letter of Good Standing.

The 30 June deadline isn't just an administrative date. Missing it can create delays, penalties, and compliance issues that affect your ability to secure contracts, work on client sites, or participate in tenders. The sooner your ROE is submitted, the sooner any issues can be identified and resolved.

Want to know more about how it all fits together and why submitting on time can keep your company compliant without a hefty penalty, read the this article as your all-in-one guide to COID in 2026.

What should businesses do if their Letter of Good Standing has already expired?

Act immediately. Many employers don't realise their Letter of Good Standing expired at the end of April and only discover the problem when it is requested by a client or for tender applications.

If your Letter of Good Standing (LOGS) has expired, don't wait until 30 June. Start addressing the issue now and submit your Return of Earnings immediately. The closer we get to the deadline, the longer processing times and system delays can become.

Check Your Compliance Status

Make sure your COID and Letter of Good Standing are fully up to date and valid.
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What information should employers check before submitting?

Take a few minutes to verify:

  • Payroll figures
  • Employee earnings
  • Company registration details
  • Compensation Fund information
  • Outstanding assessments or payments
  • Contact details

One small error can cause weeks of frustration later.

What information should employers check before submitting their return of earnings in terms of the COIDA deadline

If an employer hasn't started yet, what should they do today?

Don't wait for the last week of June. Gather your payroll information, verify your details, and submit as soon as possible. Compliance is always easier when you're proactive rather than reacting to an urgent request from a client, auditor, or tender department.

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Don’t risk errors that can delay your COID approval.
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How Company Partners Can Assist

At Company Partners, we assist businesses with ROE submissions, COID registrations, Compensation Fund compliance, and Letter of Good Standing applications and renewals.

We also have a free, easy-to-use COID calculator to get an estimate on what you can expect to pay. Whether you’re unsure of your compliance status or simply want to avoid last-minute stress, our team can help ensure your submission is accurate, compliant and completed before the 30 June deadline.

Here is how Company Partners can assist with your ROE submissions and COIDA compliance in South Africa

Final Thoughts

The ROE deadline is not just about avoiding penalties. It’s about protecting your ability to do business. If your ROE has not yet been submitted, now is the time to act. Because when a client asks for a valid Letter of Good Standing, “We’ll sort it out later” is no longer an option.

Let our compliance specialists handle your submission accurately and on time.

Contact us today!

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