How much does an accountant cost in India?

Chartered Accountant fees in India range from ₹500 for a simple salaried tax return to ₹80,000 a year for the full compliance of a private limited company. Most small businesses pay ₹15,000 to ₹60,000 a year.

Typical price ranges in India

• Income tax return, salaried: ₹500 to ₹2,500
• Income tax return, business or professional: ₹3,000 to ₹15,000
• Private limited company: annual ROC filings, audit and ITR: ₹25,000 to ₹80,000 a year
• Tax audit: ₹15,000 to ₹50,000

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

Turnover, the number of transactions, whether an audit is required, GST registrations in more than one state, and whether your books are already in order.

What applies in India

A private limited company or LLP has annual filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on top of its income tax return, and every company needs a statutory audit. Businesses above the turnover threshold also need a tax audit. Only a practising Chartered Accountant can sign audits.

How to compare quotes fairly

List what you need filed in a year and ask each accountant to price that list. A fixed annual fee is easier to compare than an hourly rate. 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 returns and filings are included?
• Are you a member of a recognised body?
• Is advice during the year included?
• What happens if I receive a notice from the tax office?