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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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Non-profit (School, Religous, Sport etc.)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Emalahleni
  • Number of employees: 2–5
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Payroll, Financial statements

1. Bookkeeping 2. Payroll Services 3. Monthly Management Accounts 4. Attending to SARS Returns: Tax, VAT, PAYE, Etc 5. Signed off Annual Financial Statements 6. Year-End Accounts 7. B-BBEE Certificate / Affidavit (turnover under R10 million) 8. Registered SARS Practitioner 9. Tax Clearance Certificates ( TCC ) 10. Individual tax returns 11. New Company and SARS Registrations 12. CIPC Annual Returns

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Sebokeng
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Sole proprietorship
  • What sector are you employing in?: Other
  • Services required: Bookkeeping

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Individual (Tax returns)

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

Submission of tax return, probably has to be a walk-in at a SARS branch (with a SARS Special Power of Attorney) due to multiple tax numbers issue that was reassured by two SARS branches as “would definitely be resolved” but never was. As a result my eFiling remains locked and I cannot book a virtual appointment to submit tax return either. I’m now living in Taiwan and need to find a service that can assist. My only source of income in SA is bank interest income and the tax return is fairly simple, except that it cannot be done on any SARS platform.

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

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

My accounting officer of 15 years passed away suddenly and he would do yearly submission to SARS for the company and me in a personal capacity. accounts are small, it is a micro business with links to educational consultancy. Due to him passing we are struggling to find the small invoices which we held every month and I have tried to do the VAT returns for now.

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban Central, Durban
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • Type of business: Private company (Pty)
  • What sector are you employing in?: Retail & hospitality
  • Services required: Bookkeeping, Tax services, Payroll, Financial statements

I need to register the company, source funding and keep our books and financial statements up to date. Be in line with SARS standards and protocol. Register employees at Department of Employment and Labour for UIF, COID, Skills Development Programmes should anything, unforeseen circumstances happen at work. Conduct Performance Appraisal events such as awards and awareness support groups to keep everything in check and everyone at peace whilst performing their duties diligently. Hire highly skilled and sensitive Mental Health Care Professionals who have passion for humanity and want the best

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

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

Good day I hope you're doing well My name is Chenel Owner of Beytell’s PTY I'm seeking a new accountant for December as i will be leaving my current accountant.. Please find attached invoice of my current needs under business accounting I also need an accountant for personal accounting... I did not receive my financial statement from this current accountant And as you know this is a very important document to have when running a small company. Please let me know of you can accommodate me with all tje mentioned needs and within this budget (R) I am based in Linden Kind regards Chenel

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

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Fish Hoek, Cape Town
  • Number of employees: 1 or none
  • What sector are you employing in?: Other
  • Services required: Tax services

I have a massage parlour, I am only now really starting to make money as I had to shut down for Covid and business is only now really starting to pick up. A friend of mine who is an accountant did register me on an accounting portal but mentioned that I do still need a tax consultant to help me. I do not know much about the process or the costs and need someone who can help by letting me know exactly what is needed.

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

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

I am working as a consulted in Intercare Medical and Dental Clinic. I would like it if you were to assist me with my tax submissions.

Individual (Tax returns)

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

I currently work full-time in Cape Town, and my employer handles all of my taxes. Recently, I’ve started doing some online work and receive payments in dollars. Would you be able to help me with the tax implications of this additional income? Also, do you think it would be advisable for me to register a company for this side business?

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

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

I registered by business with sars halfway through the year, but I don't think I have fully registered it properly (this is my first time doing this) I just need someone to please sit with me and guide me as to what steps I must take to complete my registration, and what I'll need to do from there after. Thank you