Smarter Accounting – Pricing Overview
Our pricing is designed to remain flexible and transparent and fees are structured around workload, compliance requirements and transaction volume. Below is a clear overview of typical price ranges for monthly accounting, payroll, compliance and once‑off SARS or CIPC services.
1. Monthly Accounting & Payroll Packages
| Service Level | Ideal For | Monthly Fee (From) | Includes |
| Starter (Small Business / Sole Prop) | Consultants, low‑volume entities | R1,950 – R3,500 | Bookkeeping review, reconciliations, 1 payslip, VAT checks |
| Growing Business Package | SMEs with regular activity | R3,500 – R6,500 | Bookkeeping, journals, payroll for 1–3 staff, software rental, reportback |
| Full Finance Desk | Companies needing deeper monthly involvement | R6,500 – R12,000+ | Monthly accounting, VAT/PAYE support, management reports, priority support |
| All‑Inclusive Monthly | Businesses wanting flat monthly billing | From R6,600 incl. | Monthly accounting + annual compliance spread over 12 months |
2. Provisional Tax – Companies / Directors / Sole Proprietors
- Company / Directors – Provisional Tax: August / February – R2,500 to R5,120 each
- Company & Directors – Final Tax: See 3. below
Note: Includes company, director (optional if required) and EMP501 where applicable. - Sole Proprietors – Provision tax – August / February: R1800 to R3200 per submission – Varies depending on sources on income
- Sole Proprietors – Final Tax – R2250 – R3250 – Varies depending on how much work is needed to complete
Note that tax work the above fees ranges assume that all the taxes are up to date when we start.
After the free opening consultation, we invoice new clients for a tax review/take on fee based on what is required
3. Annual Financials & Final Taxes
| Service | Fee (From) | When |
| Annual Financial Statements (AFS) | R7,500 – R9,500 | Jul–Oct |
| Final Company Tax (ITR14) | R6,500 – R8,500 | Jul–Oct |
| Director Final Tax (ITR12) | R1200 – R2,800 | Jul–Oct |
4. Once‑Off SARS / CIPC Setup & Registrations
These items apply mainly to new companies or businesses requiring SARS or CIPC updates such as VAT registration, PAYE/UIF setup, or SARS representative appointments.
| Service | Fee (From) | Notes |
| CIPC Company Setup | R2,500 – R3,500 | Includes beneficial ownership |
| SARS Representative Update | R1200 – R2,200 | Required for director KYC |
| VAT Registration | R1,800 – R3,500 | Additional steps if turnover < R1m |
| PAYE/UIF/SDL Setup | R1,200 – R2,500 | Often paired with payroll onboarding |
| Bookkeeping Catch‑Up / Clean‑Up | R650 – R950/hr | Quoted before work |
5. Hourly Rates
Accounting, Tax & Advisory: R 850 – R 1500 per hour
Training / System Setup / Xero & Sage Support: R850 – R1200 per hour
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• Email: david@smarteraccounting.co.za
• Phone: +27 72 787 7700