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  • R100 – R400/hour
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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2025 bookkeeping cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


Bookkeeping

  • R100 – R400/hour

Per-hour fee for consultation services, short-term assistance sorting out bookkeeping issues, or one-time help with financial records. Bookkeeping fee by the hour costs range between R100/hour and R400/hour with an average of R300/hour.

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Bookkeeping — up to 30 transactions

  • R400 – R900/month

The cost for bookkeeping depends on many variables (company size and annual turnover, the number of monthly transactions, number of employees, etc.). This is the average price for basic bookkeeping if your business has up to 30 transactions per month. The average cost of a bookkeeping rate for up to 30 transactions per month is R600/month, or typically between R400/month and R900/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 60 transactions

  • R1100 – R1600/month

The cost for bookkeeping depends on many variables (company size and annual turnover, the number of monthly transactions, number of employees, etc.). This is the average price for bookkeeping if your business has up to 60 transactions per month. The average cost is usually R1400/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 90 transactions

  • R2100 – R2500/month

The cost for bookkeeping depends on many variables (company size and annual turnover, the number of monthly transactions, number of employees, etc.). This is the average price for bookkeeping if your business has up to 90 transactions per month. On average, expect to be charged between R2100/month and R2500/month for a bookkeeping rate for up to 90 transactions per month.

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Individual (Tax returns)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Amanzimtoti
  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?:

Need some assistance in starting my income tax. I work online for a foreign company and don't know how to do my taxes.

Trust

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mamelodi, Pretoria
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Payroll, Financial statements

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Likole, Katlehong
  • Number of employees: 6–20
  • Services required: Bookkeeping

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Vryburg
  • Total annual personal income: R500.000 - R1.500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?: Rental income

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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Krugersdorp
  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?:

comission earner, no basic. Income p.a between 80 to p.a Tax in arears and non compliance No IRP5 self independent employes

Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Brandfort
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Public company (Ltd)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Retail & hospitality
  • Services required: Financial statements

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Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Soshanguve South, Soshanguve
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Sales & marketing
  • Services required: Tax services, Financial statements

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Individual (Tax returns)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Jansen Park, Boksburg
  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000

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Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Light industrial & manufacture
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

Xtreme Manufacturing is a startup business seeking professional accounting services. We require your expertise in the following areas: 1. **CIPC Amendments** 2. **SARS Assistance:** - Tax Registration - Import and Export permit assistance 3. **Compilation of Financial Documents for Tax Purposes** We look forward to your assistance and expertise in these matters. Thank you for your attention to this request.

Business (Pty, CC, Ltd, Sole Prop, Inc,...)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethlehem
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Retail & hospitality
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

We are an Automotive Paint Supplier in Qwaqwa. We use Quickbooks accounting platform and 4POS as our point of sales systems. We need accounting firm to assist with VAT returns, bookkeeping on Quickbooks & Financial Statements.