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How much does business accounting cost?

  • R3800 – R5000/month
    Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — up to R1 million annual turnover
  • R3800 – R7500/month
    Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — R1–R5 million annual turnover
  • R7500 – R15,000/month
    Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — over R5 million annual turnover
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Planning to hire a professional for business accounting but you are just not sure what to expect price-wise?

Procompare has been tracking trends in business accounting prices in years and here is the latest business accounting cost guide for year 2025.

What is cost data based on? Cost data is based on actual project costs as reported by our Pros and on cost data retrieved from various specialized publications and websites, governmental reports, occupational associations or guilds, and related websites in South Africa.


Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — up to R1 million annual turnover

  • R3800 – R5000/month

This is the monthly rate for accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and compliance services if your business has up to R1 million in annual turnover. The price can vary depending on the size and complexity of the business. The average cost is usually R4400/month.

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Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — R1–R5 million annual turnover

  • R3800 – R7500/month

This is the monthly rate for accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and compliance services if your business has between R1 million and R5 millions in annual turnover. The price can vary depending on the size and complexity of the business. For an accounting monthly package — R1–R5 million annual turnover, expect to pay between R3800/month and R7500/month.

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Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — over R5 million annual turnover

  • R7500 – R15,000/month

The cost of Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax and Compliance — over R5 million annual turnover typically runs from R7500/month to R15,000/month, averaging at R11,000/month.

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  • Number of employees: 2–5
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I require tax returns to be completed. The business is a year old and I need my accounts to be complied and tax returns submitted. The business was formed in March and only started trading in June . Advice and guidance is needed

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Individual (Tax returns)

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  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
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  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
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We are in the process of starting a new business and we are in need of a bookkeeper.

Individual (Tax returns)

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  • Total annual personal income: R500.000 - R1.500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?: Interest income, Stocks or bonds

SARS tax return for a UK tax resident. The number attached is available on Whatsapp and I am reachable on email.

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

I need help with submitting tax returns

Individual (Tax returns)

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  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
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