Starting a Business

Are you starting your own business? Get off to a good start with good accountant Starting on day 1.

A real person is here to listen to you and find an accountant who can help you set up your business from the start. Free, with no obligation.

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How much does an accountant cost?
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Real prices, based on over 15,000 requests.
Median
per year
≈ $3,000
Range
Depending on your industry
$500 to $6,000
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When Starting a Business

Getting off to a good start means getting organized from day one

When you start a business, the initial accounting and tax decisions you make, such as legal structure, GST/QST, eligible expenses, and whether to pay yourself a salary or a dividend, will have an impact for years to come. Having the right accountant from the start helps you avoid costly mistakes and saves you time so you can focus on your business.

What a Good Accountant Does for a New Business

Choosing the Right Business Structure: Incorporation, Self-Employed, or Corporation.
Set up a simple, compliant, cloud-based bookkeeping system.
Register for the GST/QST at the right time, neither too early nor too late.
Maximize your tax-deductible expenses right from the first year.
Plan for salaries, dividends, and tax instalments.
1,500+
Accountants in the network
15,000+
Requests received since 2023
4.7/5
based on 180+ Google reviews
48 hours
Typical matching time
How It Works

Get off to a good start in 3 steps, with the right accountant

Simple, fast, and free. You stay in control from start to finish.

1

Tell us about yourself

Describe your business and your needs in 2 minutes. It’s free and there’s no obligation.

2

Find the right one

An advisor will listen to your needs and match you with the right accountant, all vetted, with as many profiles as you need.

3

Make your choice, and we’ll stick with it

You can choose with confidence. And if it doesn’t work out, even after six months, we’ll find you another one, for free.

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A true advisor takes the time to understand your situation. Not an algorithm.

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We’re here for you

If it doesn’t work out, even later on, we’ll find you another one. We’ll be there for you as long as it takes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Starting a business: Your questions

When Do You Need an Accountant When Starting a Business? ?

Right from the start. The initial decisions, such as legal structure, GST/QST, deductible expenses, and whether to take a salary or dividends, will have an impact for years to come. Having an accountant from the start helps you avoid costly mistakes.

Should You Incorporate or Remain Self-Employed? ?

It depends on your income, your risk tolerance, and your goals. An accountant will analyze your situation and recommend the most advantageous structure for you.

How Much Does an Accountant Cost for a New Business? ?

On average, about $3,000 per year, ranging from $500 to $6,000 depending on the industry: these are the actual prices from the Bankeo Fee Barometer, based on over 15,000 requests. For a new business, we connect you with accountants who specialize in startups. The Bankeo service is free and comes with no obligation.

Bankeo is free for entrepreneurs ?

Yes. Finding an accountant through Bankeo is completely free. You pay your accountant directly for their services.

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