Accountant fees by sector;

In short: the cost of an accountant varies considerably depending on your profession, as each sector has its own deductions, obligations, and level of complexity. The median ranges from approximately $1,000 per year in the simplest sectors to $3,500 in the most complex. Full details are available in the Bankeo Barometer .

Your industry is one of the biggest factors influencing an accountant's bill. Not because some professions are arbitrarily "more expensive," but because the amount of work and expertise required varies. Here's what we observe, industry by industry, in the requests received by Bankeo.

Wealth management and asset management companies: approximately €3,500

This is the sector with the highest median fees, ranging from approximately $2,000 to $6,000 per year. The reason is simple: complex management companies, dividends, investments, and tax optimization. The more complex the structure, the more work involved.

Construction: approximately $2,600

Between approximately $1,700 and $5,000 per year. Construction involves subcontracting, holdbacks, progress tracking, and industry-specific regulations. An accountant familiar with these regulations helps avoid costly mistakes and monitors profitability on a project-by-project basis.

Restaurants, hotels, startups: approximately 2,500?

These sectors have a median salary of around $2,500 per year, with wide ranges. In restaurants and hotels, this includes tips, inventory, and food sales tax. In technology, it includes research tax credits, stock-based compensation, and the accounting for a subscription model.

E-commerce and real estate: approximately €2,000

Between approximately $900 and $2,900 per year. In e-commerce, this includes sales taxes in various jurisdictions and payment platform fees. In real estate, it includes rental income, depreciation, and capital gains.

Health and events: from €1,000 to €1,200

These are the most accessible medians in the Barometer, but with some real differences. In healthcare, incorporation and management companies are game changers. In events, it's seasonality and the management of one-off projects.

Why choose an accountant who knows your industry?

Beyond the advertised price, an accountant who understands your industry often saves you more than they cost : they know your deductions, obligations, and potential pitfalls, and they don't have to learn about your sector from scratch. This is one of the criteria the Bankeo index checks before recommending someone to you.

Helpful reminder: these amounts are guidelines , not your final price. Your actual invoice will depend on your volume, your situation, and the services chosen, and will be agreed upon directly with your accountant.

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In summary

• The price of an accountant varies from approximately $1,000 (health, events) to $3,500 (wealth management) on median, depending on the sector.
• The difference stems from the deductions, obligations, and complexities inherent to each profession.
• An accountant specializing in your sector often costs less in the long run. See the Bankeo Barometer for details on the price ranges.