Question 1

How much do bookkeeping services cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Our packages start at R300/month for the Basic package (sole proprietors and dormant companies), R2,500/month for Entry (turnover up to R2.3m — bookkeeping, payroll for 1–5 employees, EMP201, EMP501, UIF, ITR14 and CIPC), and R4,500/month for Medium (turnover up to R12m — adds VAT201, payroll for 1–10 employees and the COIDA Return of Earnings). Pricing is fixed and includes all listed SARS and CIPC submissions.

Question 2

What is included in the monthly bookkeeping packages?

Accepted Answer

Each package is all-inclusive: monthly bookkeeping (on Xero, Sage, Pastel or your preferred system), bank reconciliations, payroll processing, monthly EMP201 and bi-annual EMP501 submissions, UIF declarations via uFiling, the annual ITR14 (or ITR12 for sole proprietors), provisional tax (IRP6 × 2), CIPC annual returns, and Beneficial Ownership filings. The Medium package adds VAT201 submissions and the COIDA Return of Earnings.

Question 3

Are there any hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

No. The monthly fee covers everything in the package. Add-ons that fall outside scope — company registration, name changes, share transfers, tax clearance for tenders or emigration, restoration of deregistered companies, catch-up bookkeeping for prior years, audit support beyond routine SARS verifications — are quoted upfront and only proceed once approved.

Question 4

Can I switch packages as my business grows?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can move between packages at any month-end. Most clients move from Entry to Medium once they cross R2,300,000 in turnover (the compulsory VAT registration threshold effective 1 April 2026) or hire their 6th employee. We pro-rata the change so you only pay the new fee from the month it takes effect.

Question 5

Do I need to be VAT registered to use your services?

Accepted Answer

No. We work with both VAT and non-VAT vendors. If you are not yet at the R2,300,000 compulsory threshold (effective 1 April 2026) but want to register voluntarily (available from R120,000 per year turnover), we handle the VAT101 registration with SARS and add VAT201 submissions to your package.

Question 6

Is there a long-term contract?

Accepted Answer

No. Our packages are billed month-to-month. You can cancel with one calendar month's notice — we hand over your accounting file, payroll history and SARS access cleanly so a new bookkeeper can pick up without disruption.

Question 7

How do I pay — debit order or invoice?

Accepted Answer

Most clients pay by monthly debit order, which keeps the admin simple and the price the same every month. We can also invoice you on the 1st of each month with EFT payment terms if you prefer.

Question 8

Are management accounts included?

Accepted Answer

Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reports are included in the Entry and Medium packages. Detailed management packs with budget vs actual, cash flow forecasts and KPI dashboards are available as an add-on or as part of a custom advisory engagement.

Bookkeeping Packages for South African Businesses

Basic Package

Entry Level Package

Medium Level Package

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