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Big-firm standards for South Africa's SMMEs, led personally by Chartered Accountants.
MS Accounting Services is a Black-owned practice founded by two Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)s) with combined experience at a Big Four firm and a leading mid-tier audit and advisory practice. We bring senior, technically-grounded expertise in tax, bookkeeping, payroll, financial statements and company secretarial services directly to South African individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMMEs), and corporate clients, without the layers of a large firm.
| Sample service | Fee (ZAR, excl. VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| IT12 – Individual Income Tax Return (with IRP5) | R 1,665.20 | Per return |
| VAT201 return | R 288.40 | Per return |
| Annual Financial Statements (books maintained by us) | R 9,875.00 | Per year |
About the practice
Founded to close a gap in South Africa's SMME market.
MS Accounting Services (Pty) Ltd is a Black-owned accounting and tax practice founded and led by two Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)s), one of whom is also a Registered Auditor (RA). Built on training and experience gained at a Big Four firm and a leading mid-tier audit and advisory practice, the practice brings a consistent, big-firm standard of accounting, tax and advisory service to individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients.
The firm was established to give clients direct access to senior, technically-grounded expertise, without the layers and overheads of a large firm. Every engagement is led with the same discipline, attention to detail and professional judgement our founders developed over years in public practice.
South Africa's small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are often too large for informal bookkeeping, yet underserved by the large firms built around big corporates. MS Accounting Services closes that gap, offering SMMEs, individuals and corporate clients the accessibility, responsiveness and personal attention that this market needs.
Mission & Values
Our specialisation
Tax
Individual, company and trust tax compliance, provisional tax, VAT and PAYE, filed accurately and on time.
Finance
Bookkeeping, financial statements, and broader financial management support for growing businesses.
Management Accounting
Management accounts, reporting, and specialised financial insight to support decision-making.
What we do
Full taxation, accounting, payroll and company secretarial services for South African SMMEs.
| No. | Service | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Income Tax Returns | Individual, company and trust income tax returns (IT12, IT14, IT12TR) and SARS verification/audit support. |
| 02 | Provisional Tax | Calculation and submission of provisional tax returns (IRP6) for individuals, companies, close corporations and trusts. |
| 03 | VAT | Preparation, review and submission of monthly or bi-monthly VAT201 returns, including nil returns. |
| 04 | PAYE | Monthly employer returns (EMP201) and bi-annual reconciliations (EMP501), including SARS verification support. |
| 05 | Bookkeeping | Ongoing capturing, reconciliation and reporting for cash books, suppliers, customers, general ledger and VAT reconciliations. |
| 06 | Payroll | Full payroll processing, payslips, IRP5/IT3 certificates, employee tax registration and UIF/COIDA declarations. |
| 07 | Annual Financial Statements | Compilation of annual financial statements, tailored to the source of your bookkeeping records. |
| 08 | Management Accounting | Management accounts, management meetings, and specialised reporting such as cash flows and projections. |
| 09 | CIPC Services | Company secretarial and CIPC compliance, including registrations, annual returns, beneficial ownership declarations and amendments. |
Service portfolio & fees
2026 standard fee schedule, excl. VAT.
All fees are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and exclude VAT unless otherwise stated. Fees marked "Per Hour" are billed according to time incurred. All other fees reflect the standard cost of completing the stated service under normal circumstances; complex matters may be quoted separately. This schedule is for guidance; contact us for a formal quotation tailored to your requirements.
Income Tax Returns +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IT12 – Individual, with IRP5 | R 1,665.20 | — |
| IT12 – Individual, with IRP5 & Rental Income | R 2,248.20 | — |
| IT12 – Sole Proprietor | R 2,831.20 | — |
| IT12 – Sole Proprietor & Rental Income | R 3,414.20 | — |
| IT12 – SARS Verification/Audit Selection | R 988.00 | Per hour |
| IT14 – Company or Close Corporation | R 1,915.40 | — |
| IT14 – Company or CC, Nil Return | R 988.00 | — |
| IT12TR – Trust | R 1,915.40 | — |
| IT12TR – Trust, Nil Return | R 988.00 | — |
| IT14/IT12TR – SARS Verification/Audit Selection | R 988.00 | Per hour |
Provisional Tax +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IRP6 – 1st Period (Individual, Company, CC or Trust) | R 904.20 | — |
| IRP6 – 2nd Period (Individual, Company, CC or Trust) | R 904.20 | — |
VAT +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VAT201 – Nil Return | R 144.20 | — |
| VAT201 | R 288.40 | — |
| VAT Verification/Audit Selection by SARS | R 988.00 | Per hour |
PAYE +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EMP201 – Nil Return | R 144.20 | — |
| EMP201 | R 288.40 | — |
| EMP201 – SARS Verification/Audit Selection | R 988.00 | Per hour |
| EMP501 | R 410.20 | Bi-annual |
Bookkeeping +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry – Cash Book/s, Suppliers, Customers | R 476.00 | Per hour |
| Reconciliations – GL, Suppliers, Customers & Balance Sheet | R 988.00 | Per hour |
| VAT Report/s & Reconciliation/s | R 988.00 | Per hour |
Payroll +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Payslips – per employee, per month, batched | R 77.40 | — |
| Payslips – per employee, per month, individual | R 89.00 | — |
| Payslip Calculation | R 476.00 | Per hour |
| IRP5/IT3 Certificate – per employee | R 362.60 | Per IRP5/IT3 |
| Employee Income Tax Registration | R 357.20 | — |
| Department of Labour – UIF Declaration | R 232.20 | — |
| Workmen's Compensation – ROE Return Calc. | R 988.00 | Per hour |
Annual Financial Statements +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Where full bookkeeping provided by MS Accounting Services | R 9,875.00 | — |
| Where bookkeeping reports supplied by client | R 21,594.40 | — |
Management Accounting +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Management Accounts | R 988.00 | Per hour |
| Management Meeting | R 988.00 | Per hour |
| Specialised Reporting – Cash Flows, Projections, etc. | R 988.00 | Per hour |
CIPC Services +
| Service | Fee (ZAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Return, Financial Accountability Supplement & Beneficial Ownership Declaration (from 2nd) | R 2,500.00 | Excl. CIPC fee |
| Beneficial Ownership Declaration (1st) | R 5,000.00 | — |
| Name Reservation | R 382.00 | Incl. CIPC fee |
| Private Company Registration – Standard MOI | R 1,800.00 | Incl. CIPC fee |
| Amendment to Memorandum of Incorporation | R 1,800.00 | Incl. CIPC fee |
| Amendment to Directors/Members – CoR39 / CK2 | R 1,400.00 | — |
| Issue Shares / Transfer Shares | R 1,300.00 | — |
| Amendment to Registered Address – CoR21.1 | R 476.00 | — |
| Combined Company Share Register & Minute Book | R 800.00 | Approx. cost |
Why choose MS Accounting Services
Led personally by two Chartered Accountants, not passed down to junior, unqualified staff.
Big-firm training from a Big Four firm and a leading mid-tier audit and advisory practice, applied to every client, regardless of size.
Proudly Black-owned, contributing to transformation in the accounting profession.
Direct, responsive communication and realistic turnaround times.
Services tailored to individuals, sole proprietors, companies, close corporations and trusts.
A Registered Auditor on the founding team, adding assurance-grade oversight to every engagement.
Let's talk about your books
Get in touch to discuss how MS Accounting Services can support your accounting, tax and compliance needs. Free initial consultation, no obligation.