How much does a bookkeeper cost in India?
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Bookkeeping for a small business in India usually costs between ₹3,000 and ₹15,000 a month. The low end covers basic entries in Tally or Zoho Books; the higher end includes monthly GST returns and TDS.
Typical price ranges in India
- Basic bookkeeping: ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 a month
- Bookkeeping with GST returns: ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 a month
- Payroll: ₹100 to ₹300 per employee a month
- Catching up old books: ₹5,000 to ₹30,000
Figures are typical ranges in Indian rupees for independent freelancers and small agencies in India, before GST. They are our own estimates, not quotes.
What pushes the price up
The number of transactions, the number of GST registrations, TDS and payroll, stock records, and how tidy your papers are.
What a bookkeeper handles in India
Regular GST-registered businesses file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, monthly or quarterly depending on turnover, and deduct and deposit TDS where it applies. Employers may also have PF and ESI filings. Ask which of these are inside the monthly fee.
How to compare quotes fairly
Tell every bookkeeper your number of monthly transactions, bank accounts and employees. Those three numbers decide the price. On VouchQuote every quote follows the same structure and at most three professionals reply, so you can compare them side by side. Quotes on VouchQuote are shown in US dollars.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Which software do you use, and will I have access?
- Are tax returns and payroll included or extra?
- How often will I get reports?
- Who do I call when I have a question?
Quick answers
Tally or Zoho Books?
Tally is the most widely used and most accountants know it. Zoho Books is cloud-based and easier for owners to look at. Either works.
How much does GST return filing cost?
Typically ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 a month, depending on the number of invoices.
Do I need a CA for bookkeeping?
Not for day-to-day entries. You do need a Chartered Accountant for a statutory or tax audit.
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Prices are typical ranges in India, in Indian rupees, for independent freelancers and small agencies, before GST. How we work out price ranges.