Accountants Durban South connects businesses, trusts and individuals in Durban South with independent accounting firms and registered tax practitioners. Describe what you need once and compare up to five quotes.
Requests are dominated by manufacturing, chemical and industrial suppliers, with heavier payroll, VAT and stock work than most areas. For the full range of services and how the process works, see Accountants Durban.
Entity type, approximate turnover, whether you are VAT registered, staff on payroll and anything outstanding at SARS or CIPC.
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Indicative Durban market ranges, excluding VAT, so you can sanity-check a quote. They are not quotations and no firm is bound by them.
| Service | Indicative range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping | R1,200 - R6,000 per month | Transaction volume and bank accounts |
| Full monthly accounting package | R2,500 - R8,500 per month | Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and reporting |
| Annual financial statements | R4,500 - R15,000 | Small company or close corporation |
| Company tax return (ITR14) | R2,500 - R8,000 | Complexity of the return |
| Individual tax return (ITR12) | R450 - R4,500 | Salary only through to rental and CGT |
| VAT201 submission | R750 - R2,200 per return | Volume and reconciliation work |
| Payroll | R90 - R220 per payslip | Minimum monthly fee usually applies |
| CIPC annual return | R450 - R1,200 plus the CIPC fee | CIPC fee is turnover based |
| Company registration | R1,250 - R2,800 including CIPC fees | Name reservation, MOI and registrations |
| Independent review | R9,500 - R30,000 | Turnover and quality of records |
| Audit | R35,000 - R150,000 plus | Public interest score and group structure |
| Hourly rates | R250 - R2,500 per hour | Bookkeeper through to CA(SA) |
Indicative ranges, not a quotation. Transaction volume, the state of your records, how many entities are involved and whether you are behind at SARS or CIPC all move the number materially.
What Durban South Clients Request
| What you need | Typical request | More detail |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly accounting | Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounts | Accounting Services Durban |
| Small business | Full package for an owner-managed company | Small Business Accounting Durban |
| Tax | Company, personal and provisional returns | Tax Services Durban |
| SARS problems | Verifications, disputes, penalties and outstanding returns | SARS Tax Services Durban |
| Year end | Annual financial statements, review or audit | Financial Statements Durban |
| Company admin | CIPC annual returns, changes and beneficial ownership | CIPC Services Durban |
Comparing Durban South Quotes
- Scope in writing. Which returns, statements and reports are included, and at what frequency.
- Fee basis. Fixed monthly, annual or hourly, and what falls outside the fee.
- Registration. Designation and membership number with SAICA, SAIPA, CIBA or IRBA, plus a SARS tax practitioner number for anyone filing returns for a fee.
- Backlog. Catch-up work is quoted separately, usually per year outstanding.
- Software. Which package the fee assumes, and who pays the subscription.
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Compare Durban South AccountantsFrequently Asked Questions
We carry stock and run shifts. How does that affect the fee?
Stock counts, work in progress and shift or overtime payroll all add hours. Give your approximate stock value, headcount and pay frequency up front so the quotes come back realistic rather than revised later.
How much does an accountant cost in Durban South?
A small business on a monthly package typically pays R2,500 to R8,500 a month excluding VAT. Annual financial statements for a small company run about R4,500 to R15,000, and a salaried individual tax return R450 to R950.
How many quotes will I get?
Up to five, from accounting firms and practitioners covering Durban South. You compare them yourself and appoint whoever you prefer, or nobody.
Does the accountant have to be based in Durban South?
No. Most accounting work runs on cloud software with documents sent electronically, so the firm can sit anywhere. Say so in your request if you want someone you can meet in person.
My returns are years behind. Can I still get quotes?
Yes. Say how many years are outstanding and whether bank statements are available. Catch-up work is quoted separately, usually per year of backlog.
How do I check a firm is properly registered?
Ask for the designation and membership number, then check it on the SAICA, SAIPA, CIBA or IRBA register. Anyone filing returns for a fee must also have a SARS tax practitioner number.
Can I move to a new accountant mid-year?
Yes. The incoming firm sends a professional clearance letter to the outgoing one and requests your records. Settle outstanding fees first, because records are commonly withheld until they are paid.
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