Fixed fees. No surprises.
Every price below is an indicative starting point. After a free consultation you receive a written quote, and no work starts until you approve it.
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Fixed fees, in writing
A written quote before any work starts. No hourly billing and no surprise invoices.
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Month to month
No lock-in contracts. One month's notice if you ever want to leave, with a proper handover.
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Reply within one business day
Email, WhatsApp or phone. You deal with the people who do your work, not a call centre.
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Free switch
Moving from another accountant? We handle the clearance, SARS and CIPC access and the catch-up at no charge.
Most requested
Company registration (CIPC)
Name reservation, registration, share certificates and SARS income tax registration. CIPC fees included.
Personal tax return (ITR12)
See the personal tax packages above for what each level includes.
Annual financial statements (compilation)
Depends on size, complexity and the state of the underlying records.
Independent review (ISRE 2400)
For companies with a public interest score below 350 that are not owner-managed or have a PI score of 100 or more.
Personal tax
Simple return
One IRP5, standard deductions, no provisional tax.
- Review of your auto-assessment
- Medical aid and retirement annuity deductions
- eFiling submission
- Assessment check and refund follow-up
Standard return
Multiple income sources, investments or a travel allowance.
- Everything in Simple
- Multiple IRP5s and IT3 certificates
- Travel logbook and allowance claims
- Capital gains on shares or unit trusts
- Rental income (one property)
Provisional taxpayer
Freelancers, sole traders and anyone paying provisional tax.
- Two IRP6 provisional returns
- Annual ITR12 with income statement
- Expense review and home-office claims
- Quarterly check-ins on your tax position
- Free FTG Books subscription
Business retainers
Monthly plans by turnover band, from compliance-only to a full finance function. Every plan includes a free FTG Books subscription and month-to-month terms.
Compliance
Turnover under R1 million. You keep your own books in FTG Books; we handle every filing.
- Annual financial statements
- Company income tax return (ITR14)
- Provisional tax (IRP6), twice a year
- CIPC annual return and beneficial ownership filing
- Quarterly check of your books
- Free FTG Books subscription
Starter
Turnover under R1 million. The books done for you, plus all compliance.
- Everything in Compliance
- Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
- VAT201 returns if registered
- Annual tax planning review
- WhatsApp access for quick questions
Growth
Turnover R1 million to R5 million. Staff, VAT and regular reporting.
- Everything in Starter
- Payroll for up to 5 employees (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s)
- Quarterly management accounts
- Cash flow forecast updated quarterly
- Half-yearly review meeting
Established
Turnover R5 million and up. A finance function without the headcount.
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll for up to 20 employees
- Monthly management accounts and cash flow forecast
- Independent review of annual financial statements
- Quarterly strategy meeting
- Priority response
Everything else, once-off
| Service | Price | Notes |
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| VAT registration | from R1,850 | |
| PAYE / UIF / SDL registration | from R1,250 | |
| CIPC annual return and beneficial ownership | from R650 | Plus CIPC fee. |
| Tax clearance (TCS PIN) | from R650 | Assuming your profile is compliant. Remediation quoted separately. |
| SARS objection or appeal | from R1,950 | |
| Payroll only | from R120 per employee per month | Minimum R550 per month. Includes EMP201 and bi-annual EMP501. |
| Trust annual financial statements and IT12T | from R5,500 | |
| B-BBEE affidavit | from R450 | Free for retainer clients. |
| Accounting software setup and training | from R2,500 |
About these prices. All amounts are in South African rand and are indicative "from" prices based on a typical engagement. Prices exclude VAT where applicable. Complexity, the state of your records and the volume of transactions affect the final fee, which is always confirmed in writing before work begins. Government and CIPC fees are included only where stated.
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