Accounting Services
Bookkeeping, VAT, CIPC and annual financial statements for South African businesses — the financial clarity to scale confidently.
Bookkeeping & Accounting Services for South African Small Businesses
PayStream provides full-service bookkeeping in Sandton and outsourced accounting services for small businesses across South Africa. From monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to VAT submissions, CIPC annual returns and IFRS-compliant annual financial statements, everything is handled by one senior team — with a single, predictable monthly fee and no scope creep.
Whether you are a startup that needs its first set of books, an established SME tired of missed SARS deadlines, or a property investor managing multiple entities, our plans scale with you. Every client gets direct director access, WhatsApp communication with their accountant, and monthly reporting written in plain English — not accounting jargon.
Need dedicated help with SARS or company statutory work? See our tax compliance services and CIPC & company secretarial services. Need payroll as well? Our SARS-compliant payroll services integrate seamlessly with your accounting, and our scalable pricing model means you only ever pay for what your business actually needs. Get a free quote within 48 hours.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Comprehensive books, bank reconciliations, and accurate trial balance every month.
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Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly reports: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
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Annual Financial Statements
IFRS-compliant AFS for year-end, bank applications, and investor reporting.
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CIPC Compliance
Annual returns, director changes, and full company secretarial management.
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VAT Returns
VAT201 calculation and submission. Claim everything you are entitled to.
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Tax Clearance
TCS PIN obtained and maintained — essential for tenders and government contracts.
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Free Consultation
Tell us about your business — entity type, transaction volume, VAT status and what's currently frustrating you. Takes 30 minutes, costs nothing.
Seamless Takeover
We collect your records, take over the SARS representative appointment, and bring your books fully up to date — even if they are months behind.
Monthly Rhythm
Books closed, VAT and SARS submissions filed before deadline, and clear management accounts in your inbox every month. You focus on the business.
Accounting Services FAQ
How much do accounting services cost in South Africa?
Most SMEs pay between R1,500 and R8,000 per month depending on transaction volume, VAT registration and reporting requirements. PayStream scopes a fixed monthly plan around your actual needs — see our pricing model or request a free quote.
Do you handle VAT submissions to SARS?
Yes. We calculate and file VAT201 returns every period, reconcile input and output VAT, and make sure you claim every rand you're entitled to. If you're approaching the R1 million registration threshold, we'll handle the VAT registration too.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes — switching is painless. We request your records, handle the SARS representative changeover, and have most clients fully migrated within days, with zero missed deadlines during the transition.
My books are months behind. Can you fix that?
Absolutely. Catch-up bookkeeping is one of the most common reasons clients come to us. We rebuild your books, bring SARS submissions up to date, and negotiate penalty remissions where possible.
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