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Outsourced accounting for Chennai SMEs, IT companies, and manufacturers. What it costs and what to look for in a Chennai accounting service provider.
Accounting costs in Chennai (2026)
Monthly outsourced accounting fees for Chennai businesses:
- Basic bookkeeping + GST: ₹3,000–₹7,000/month
- Full compliance (+ TDS + payroll + Tamil Nadu PT): ₹6,500–₹13,000/month
- Outsourced controller / MIS: ₹12,000–₹32,000/month
- Virtual / fractional CFO: ₹45,000–₹1,00,000/month
Tamil Nadu-specific accounting requirements
Chennai businesses must comply with Tamil Nadu Professional Tax (half-yearly returns to Commercial Taxes Department), Labour Welfare Fund contributions for eligible businesses, and Shops & Establishment Act registration. Manufacturing companies in Oragadam or Ambattur industrial belts may additionally require cost accounting records under the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules. Verify your CA firm is aware of these sector-specific obligations.
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