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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hotazel
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping

I am in the process of acquiring my FSP license and FSCA needs an appointment letter from book keeper which also states that my company is not yet in operation. I will then definitely make use of your services once in operation.

Individual (Tax returns)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Upington
  • Total annual personal income: R500.000 - R1.500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?: Pension / Provident fund, Retirement Annuity (RA), Medical Aid, Travel allowance

Filing for / tax year

Individual (Tax returns)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Tzaneen
  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?: Pension / Provident fund, Medical Aid

Help with submitting returns

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Centurion
  • Number of employees: More than 20
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Payroll, Financial statements

I require all of these above services for my business.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durbanville, Cape Town
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

Individual (Tax returns)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kimberley
  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?: Pension / Provident fund, Retirement Annuity (RA), Rental income

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Financial statements

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services

I have a very small business which has been operational for 2 years (turnover less than R per annum). It started as a passion project and to earn a little extra income aside from my profession. However, I am taking it more seriously and I am not very clued up about taxes. The business is registered with CIPC and has a tax number, however I have not submitted returns nor paid any taxes for the 2 years that it is in operation. I would like guidance from a professional on how to best structure my business taxes. I have also been transferring money from my business bank account to my personal bank account over these 2 years which I know will affect my personal taxes (personal taxes up to date). I also want to start paying myself an income from my business so that I may show an increase in my earnings that will allow me to apply for finance for a home/vehicle etc. I am not sure how to go about this. I am looking for an accounting firm that is reasonably priced to assist a micro business. Thank you!

Individual (Tax returns)

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

I am on a disability income - Policy with Liberty. I pay no tax monthly. Income R p.m. IN SPITE of this, I always end up with Admin Penalties I have to dispute. I need someone to just do what needs to be done on e-filing (Liberty uploads my tax certs) and deal with any queries that come up. Even though the penalties are in the region of R annually, I am prepared to pay more just to not have to deal with SARS.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: East london
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • Main business activity: Services
  • Services required: Tax services

The tax status of my business is showing non-compliant, the business has not worked last year or the past financial year. I need an accountant to help me sort this out. I do not supply yet or haven't supplied since I registered the business