THE BANKEO BAROMETER

How much does an accountant really cost?

En médiane, environ 3 000 $ par an, de 500 $ à 6 000 $ selon votre secteur et votre situation. Tous profils, du travailleur autonome à la société incorporée. C'est une orientation, pas votre prix : il se fixe avec votre comptable, selon votre réalité.

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~3 000 $
per year, median SME;
500 to | 6000 €
depending on the sector;
15 000+
applications received since 2023
1 248
files analyzed (sample 2024-2026);

The ranking of fees, by sector

Median annual fee for an SME, excluding taxes, from highest to most affordable.

Construction
3 540 $
Retail
2 700 $
IT and technology;
2 445 $
Food and accommodation
2 250 $
Online shopping
1 990 $
Services professionnels
1 500 $
Real Estate
1 500 $
Events and culture
1 500 $
Healthcare professionals
1 125 $

Median price of applications received by Bankeo, 2024-2026, across all profiles, from sole traders to incorporated companies. This is a guideline, not your price: it depends on your volume, your situation, and the services chosen.

The cost of an accountant by sector

Ces médianes proviennent de l'analyse d'un échantillon dédupliqué de 1 248 dossiers réels via Bankeo (2024-2026). La colonne Dossiers réels indique la taille de l'échantillon par secteur : plus elle est grande, plus la médiane est solide. La médiane reflète le mandat typique : en pratique, la plupart des entrepreneurs combinent deux services, le plus souvent les conseils et les impôts. Elle résiste aux très gros dossiers. Les secteurs à faible échantillon (transport, agriculture, finance, grossistes, startups, industrie) ne sont pas listés : leur médiane resterait indicative, on renvoie alors à l'ancre globale d'environ 3 000 $ par an, de 500 à 6 000 $ selon la complexité.

Sector |
Real cases
Annual median
Professional services (consultants, legal, communication);
562
1 500 $
Construction
76
3 540 $
Real Estate
73
1 500 $
Events and culture
70
1 500 $
Healthcare professionals
67
1 125 $
IT and technology;
64
2 445 $
Online commerce (e-commerce);
46
1 990 $
Retail
44
2 700 $
Food and accommodation
43
2 250 $

What makes the price vary?

Two companies in the same sector can pay double. Five factors explain the difference.

01
The volume of transactions
The more invoices, payrolls, and bank transactions you have, the more time bookkeeping takes.
02
Tax complexity
Incorporation, management company, activities in several departments, dividends: the more elaborate the structure, the more work it requires.
03
The level of service
Une simple tenue de livres ne coûte pas comme un accompagnement complet. En pratique, la plupart des entrepreneurs combinent deux services, le plus souvent les conseils et les impôts.
04
Your sector?
Each profession has its own deductions, obligations, and pitfalls. This is the full extent of the difference visible in the table above.
05
The status of your files
Keeping your accounts up to date is cheaper than catching up on several months or years of work.

Real figures, the same rigor

Ces fourchettes viennent des vraies demandes reçues par Bankeo depuis 2023, pas d'estimations génériques. C'est la même exigence que pour le reste : avant de vous présenter un comptable, on le vérifie sur plus de 20 critères.

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Method: Indicative annual fees, excluding taxes, from self-employed individuals to incorporated companies, based on requests received by Bankeo (data from 2024-2026). Please note: your actual price is determined directly with the accountant you choose. Bankeo is a matching service, not an accounting firm, and remains free for you.

Frequently asked questions about the price of an accountant

How much does an accountant cost for a small business?
En médiane, environ 3 000 $ par an, dans une fourchette de 500 $ à 6 000 $ selon votre secteur, votre volume et les services choisis. Bankeo vous présente gratuitement un comptable adapté à votre réalité et à votre budget.
Why do prices vary so much from one accountant to another?
Because the price depends on your transaction volume, the complexity of your case, the level of service, and your sector. The same need can therefore vary from one to two times the price.
Do the prices include taxes (GST/QST and GST/QST)?
No. The price ranges in the Barometer are shown excluding taxes. GST/QST is added to the fees, as with any professional service.
Does Bankeo take a commission on the price?
No. Bankeo is completely free for entrepreneurs. You pay the accountant directly, at the price agreed upon with them. Bankeo is paid by the accountants in its network, never through your invoice.
Is a cheaper accountant a bad choice?
Not necessarily. The right price is the one that matches your actual needs. An accountant who understands your industry might cost less and save you more on taxes.
How can I get an accurate price for my situation?
Describe your business to Bankeo: we will present you with a free accountant who matches your sector and budget, and you agree on the price directly with him.
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