Accounting and tax services, with published prices

Monthly packages from R2,850, fixed fees for once-off work, and one hourly rate of R950 for everything else. All prices exclude VAT.

R950

One hourly rate for all hourly work, ex VAT.

One fixed monthly fee

One fixed monthly fee for your ongoing accounting, tax and compliance. Every package is delivered personally by Christiaan Scheepers. All package prices exclude VAT, which is added at 15%.

Tier 1

R2,850

per month

ex VAT

For small companies that want their compliance handled.

Monthly bookkeeping in Xero, Sage, Zoho or QuickBooks, up to 100 transactions per month

VAT201 returns, if you’re VAT-registered

Your annual financial statements, prepared under IFRS for SMEs

Your company’s annual tax return (ITR14)

Your CIPC annual return and beneficial ownership filing

Christiaan’s direct number and email

Tier 2

R4,750

per month

ex VAT

For businesses with staff that want their numbers every month.

Everything in Tier 1

Monthly management accounts, with Christiaan’s notes on what they show

Payroll for up to 10 employees: monthly EMP201s and the EMP501 reconciliations

Provisional tax planning and both IRP6 submissions

Personal tax returns for up to two directors

A review call with Christiaan every quarter

Tier 3

R8,500

per month

ex VAT

For established companies that need a part-time financial manager.

Everything in Tier 2

Budgets, forecasts and cash flow planning

Payroll for up to 25 employees

A monthly planning meeting, online, or in person for Cape Town and Overberg clients

SARS objections and disputes on any tax type, included in the monthly fee

Prices last updated October 2026. Anything outside a package is quoted in writing before work starts.

Work outside a package

Work outside a package

Work outside a package is available at any time, whether or not you are on one: once-off projects, volumes above a package’s limits, and services not listed in your package. All ad hoc work is quoted in writing before it starts, so there are no surprise invoices. All prices exclude VAT, which is added at 15%. Hourly work is R950 per hour ex VAT, the same rate for every service.

Fixed fees

Fixed fees

Company registration (CIPC)

R3,000 + VAT

Company registration through the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) covers the full registration process for a standard private company (Pty Ltd), including name reservation, submission of the Memorandum of Incorporation, director confirmation, and issuance of the registration certificate. The fee also includes appointment of the registered representative at SARS and the initial share allotment, services often charged separately by other providers.

Individual tax returns

R1,250 + VAT

Annual individual income tax return (ITR12) preparation and submission to SARS. The fee covers preparation of the return from supplied documentation, calculation of tax liability or refund, submission via SARS eFiling, and follow-up on the assessment. Applies to standard individual returns; complex returns involving multiple income sources or foreign tax may be quoted separately.

Annual company tax submission

R1,500 + VAT

Preparation and submission of the annual company income tax return (ITR14) to SARS. Includes tax computation from signed financial statements, submission via SARS eFiling, and follow-up on the assessment.

VAT registration

R5,000 + VAT

Registration of a South African entity as a VAT vendor with SARS. The fee covers eligibility assessment, preparation of the VAT101 form, submission to SARS, and follow-up on registration confirmation. Applies to voluntary and compulsory VAT registrations for standard South African entities.

Payroll

R85 per employee per month + VAT

Monthly payroll processing per employee, including calculation of PAYE, UIF, and SDL, generation of payslips, and submission of monthly EMP201 returns to SARS. The fee is charged per employee per month and covers standard leave and overtime calculations. Annual EMP501 reconciliation is quoted separately.

Range-based fee

Range-based fee

Independent reviews

R5,000 to R20,000 + VAT

Independent reviews are required for South African companies with a Public Interest Score above the qualifying threshold that are not otherwise required to be audited. C-Consult Inc conducts independent reviews and issues the required review opinion. The final fee is determined by the transaction volume of the reviewed entity: entities with lower transaction counts fall closer to R5,000 ex VAT; entities with higher transaction volume are priced closer to R20,000 ex VAT. A fixed fee is quoted after an initial scoping review.

Hourly, R950 per hour ex VAT

Hourly, R950 per hour ex VAT

Bookkeeping

R950 per hour ex VAT

Ongoing recording of financial transactions including bank reconciliation, invoice capture, expense allocation, and general ledger maintenance. Delivered in Xero (Xero Certified Advisor), Sage, Zoho, or QuickBooks depending on client preference. Time is tracked and billed monthly.

Financial statements preparation

R950 per hour ex VAT

Preparation of annual financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and required notes. Statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS for SMEs. Time is tracked from opening trial balance to signed statements.

VAT submissions

R950 per hour ex VAT

Preparation and submission of periodic VAT returns (VAT201) to SARS on the client’s registered submission cycle. Includes reconciliation of VAT input and output, submission via SARS eFiling, and follow-up on assessments.

Tax dispute assistance

R950 per hour ex VAT

Assistance with SARS objections, appeals, and dispute resolution. Includes review of the disputed assessment, preparation of objection or appeal documentation, submission to SARS, and follow-up correspondence. Applies to individual and company tax disputes.

Advisory and planning

R950 per hour ex VAT

Practical advice from the accountant who already knows your numbers.

Prices last updated October 2026.

Pricing questions

Does C-Consult Inc charge VAT on its services?

Yes. C-Consult Inc is registered as a VAT vendor with SARS and charges VAT at 15% on all services. Prices published on this page are quoted exclusive of VAT, and VAT at 15% is added to the invoice total. Clients who are themselves VAT-registered can claim the VAT portion back as input VAT.

Is the hourly rate the same for all services?

Yes. The standard hourly rate is R950 ex VAT and applies to all hourly-billed services including bookkeeping, financial statements preparation, VAT submissions, tax dispute assistance, and advisory and planning. There is no premium rate for specialist work.

How is the final fee for an independent review determined?

Independent review fees fall between R5,000 and R20,000 ex VAT. The final fee is determined by the transaction volume of the reviewed entity. A fixed fee is quoted after an initial scoping review of the entity’s financial records.

Can C-Consult Inc register a Pty Ltd on my behalf?

Yes. Company registration (CIPC) is a R3,000 + VAT fixed-price service. It covers name reservation, submission of the Memorandum of Incorporation, director confirmation, issue of the registration certificate, appointment of the registered representative at SARS, and the initial share allotment for a standard private company.

Does C-Consult Inc work with clients outside Cape Town?

Yes. The practice operates from Kleinmond and services clients across Cape Town, the Western Cape, and remote clients throughout South Africa. Post-2020, remote client engagements have become standard practice.

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