💡 What is COIDA? The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act has been mandatory for all household employers since March 2021. You pay an annual assessment fee to the Compensation Fund which covers your worker if they are injured at work.
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Estimated annual COIDA assessment
R0
Based on 0.96% tariff rate for domestic household services
Annual earnings declared
R0
Used for ROE submission
Tariff rate applied
0.96%
Domestic household services
Monthly equivalent
R0
R0 per month to set aside
Minimum assessment
R560
2025/26 domestic minimum
📅 Annual COIDA deadline calendar
1 March
New assessment year begins. Your COIDA registration covers from this date.
1 April
Return of Earnings window opens on cfonline.labour.gov.za. Log in and declare last year's earnings.
30 June
ROE deadline. Late submission automatically triggers a 10% penalty on your assessment.
July+
Pay your assessment after submitting. Download your Letter of Good Standing once paid.
⚠️ This calculator gives an estimate only. Your exact assessment is calculated by the Compensation Fund when you submit your Return of Earnings at cfonline.labour.gov.za. Amounts may vary based on your specific circumstances.
📋 COIDA quick reference (2025/26)
Tariff rate for domestic household services0.96%
Minimum annual assessmentR560
Registration portalcfonline.labour.gov.za
ROE deadline30 June annually
Late penalty10% of assessment
Mandatory sinceMarch 2021