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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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  • Number of employees: 2–5
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  • Main business activity: Services
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  • Total annual personal income: Less than R500.000

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  • Number of employees: 2–5
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  • Number of employees: 2–5
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  • Number of employees: 1 or none
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  • Type of business: Sole proprietorship
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  • Services required: Financial statements

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