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Accounting service fees in Bangalore vary widely. Here's what different levels of accounting support actually cost. From basic bookkeeping to full outsourced CFO services.
Accounting service cost tiers in Bangalore
Accounting services range from basic bookkeeping to comprehensive outsourced finance. Here's what each level costs:
- Basic bookkeeping (data entry, GST): ₹3,000–₹8,000/month
- Bookkeeping + TDS + payroll (up to 10 employees): ₹8,000–₹15,000/month
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + MIS + compliance calendar): ₹15,000–₹30,000/month
- Outsourced finance function (controller-level, monthly P&L, board reporting): ₹30,000–₹75,000/month
- Fractional CFO (strategic, fundraise support, financial modelling): ₹50,000–₹1,50,000/month
- One-time financial cleanup / backlog: ₹20,000–₹1,00,000
What's typically not included (add-ons)
Check your engagement letter for what requires additional fees:
- Annual ITR filing for the business
- Statutory audit (separate from accounting)
- ROC annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7). Often handled by CS separately
- GSTR-9 annual return
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Loan application support or CMA data preparation
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