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How much does bookkeeping cost?

  • R100 – R300/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 2024 bookkeeping cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


Bookkeeping

  • R100 – R300/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 R300/hour with an average of R200/hour.

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Bookkeeping — up to 30 transactions

  • R300 – R700/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 R500/month, or typically between R300/month and R700/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 60 transactions

  • R900 – R1300/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 R1100/month.

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Bookkeeping — up to 90 transactions

  • R1700 – R2000/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 R1700/month and R2000/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: Makhanda
  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000
  • Which of these apply to you?: Pension / Provident fund

I urgently need help submitting my tax returns for 23-24 and 24-25. I was an employee at Rhodes February to July , but now live in Australia. I am an Australian citizen,. I have tried to lodge by Efiling but the system allow me to submit after uploading my documents. ' My tax return is straightforward

Individual (Tax returns)

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

I've returned to South Africa after long time I'm a citizen and I'm trying to clarify my situation with SARS. I MAY SHIFT MONEY FROM EUROPE AND PUT IT IN A HIGH INTEREST ACCOUNT IN SOUTH AFRICA AND NEED GUIDANCE ON SENDING MONEY FROM A BROAD AND GETTING MONEY OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA AS WELL AS THE TAXING APPLICATIONS OF BEING A RESIDENT OR A NON-RESIDENT DEPENDING ON WHAT SAR IS STILLS ME.

Individual (Tax returns)

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

Hi there, I have unfortunately, due to multiple reasons and including have lived overseas for a period of time, neglected my taxes. I need to check what is happening with my SARS and how to best move forward. I am also in need of registering as a sole trader, possibly, and would like some advice on that as well, if possible. I look forward to receiving quotes for this. Thank you!

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Gqeberha
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Close corporation (CC)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Other
  • Services required: Tax services

I need a firm that gives an annual quote to be paid on a monthly basis to control the above services including Cipro registration,emp and the like. I do all expenses and revenue recording myself which I collate and present when asked. They must also be available at any time to take phone calls (not essential but would be appreciated)

Trust

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services

A trust i own had two properties. I sold one and live in one. Bad sequence of events happened. I moved to the cape. Got a new accountant. She emigrated to england and left me in the hands of her employer. I left him because the service was bad. The next accountant died of covid. The next one got brain cancer and i must get a new accountant. Sars wants me to pay almost in tax for revenue they claim i got from rent. Two townhouses with a big bond cannot earn enough to pay so much tax. I need help!

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Close corporation (CC)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Other
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services

Haven't been able to submitt my VAT filing and Tax for the past 3-4 years. I am behind so I need to make amends and also make minor adjustments on other matters in connection with compliance and good standing. I need accounting services with a good, reputable and honest practitioner with such expertise.

Individual (Tax returns)

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

I'm an SA citizen and emigrated from SA to the UK in and lived in London ever since. I own UK property which I am selling, and I am moving back to SA in November permanently. I want to ensure my tax residency ended in so I am not liable for capital gains on the full portion of UK property gains. That is the immediate requirement. Next up, I am purchasing a property in Sandbaai which I'll live in, and will receive rental income on through Airbnb. I'll need help with annual filings as well as advice on how to minimise my tax liability by claiming relief where possible. Finally, in , my girlfriend and I will purchase additional SA property in a company name, and we'll need legal and tax support. SARS e-filing is complicated, so I want to know how much it will cost to have a local company look after our personal, business and property affairs. We prefer to use a company that has a strong digital offering, with local in-person expertise.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Stellenbosch
  • Number of employees: 6–20
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Retail & hospitality
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Payroll, Financial statements

I need someone to capture all invoices and data on xero. I also need someone to just work out the amount that needs to be paid to each employee (7) at the end of each month. I do all payments etc myself. The most important thing is the capturing of data on Xero as we are a I get a lot of invoices weekly and I dont have the time always to do this myself.

Individual (Tax returns)

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

“Notice of assessment “ is reeds terug ontvang maar vir audit word daar gevra vir proof of medical expenses. 18 bewyse is Reeds gelaai as files maar as pensioenarisse is ons nie rekenaarvaardig nie en ons kry nie reg om die files ons om te submit. Iemand wat dalk net die regte knoppie kan druk en die koste daaraan verbonde asb?

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Newlands, Randburg
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Other
  • Services required: Tax services

Interpretation and application of S64 of the income tax act as it pertains to personal expense of a shareholder paid by the company. My interpretation of the section is that interest is charged on the capital portion. Our accounts are charging compounding interest. When I query this they say interest is charged on the interest calculated on the capital amount because it is outstanding. I totally disagree. I understand the section to say interest is charged on the deemed loan, which is the expense paid.