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Coastline Books Melbourne

Hi, bookkeeping for sole traders here is from A$150 a month for a small package. How many transactions do you process each month?

Sydney Ledger Co

Hello, our sole trader bookkeeping in Sydney is A$30 to A$120 an hour, depending on the work. Do you need bookkeeping only, or BAS and a tax return too?

Adelaide Tax Desk

Hi, a monthly package for 25 to 100 transactions is about A$300 to A$800 here. Roughly how many transactions do you have, and when is your next BAS due?

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Bookkeeping for sole proprietors in Australia

A sole trader in Australia usually pays about A$30 to A$120 an hour for bookkeeping, or A$150 to A$350 a month for a small package. For a price that fits your number of transactions, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, which looks through local sellers' websites and price lists.

Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
ServiceApproximate price
Bookkeeping, hourlyA$30 to A$120 an hour
Small monthly packageA$150 to A$350 a month
Monthly, 25 to 100 transactionsA$300 to A$800 a month
Accounts and tax compliance, per yearA$300 to A$1,500 or more
Annual tax return only, via an accountantA$250 to A$600

Tax and BAS rules

Every sole trader must lodge a tax return and report all of their income. If the business is registered for GST, the business activity statement (BAS) is lodged quarterly, four times a year, and a full bookkeeping, BAS and annual service is priced to match. An ABN is free to register, while a one-year business name can cost as little as A$39 to A$44.

Software and seasons

Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks are the packages most often named for Australian small businesses. For simple setups on a tight budget, Rounded or Zoho Books can work well. Winter (June to August) and summer (December to February) do not change the bookkeeping workload, but the quarters do, so set the monthly fee around the BAS dates.

How the price is quoted

Bookkeeping is quoted per hour, per month for a set number of transactions, or as an annual package. The fee rises with transaction volume, the number of employees and the reporting you need. Ask whether a quote includes GST and whether BAS lodgment is part of it.

What to write in the request

Say whether you are a sole trader with or without employees, the type of business, how many transactions you have each month, and what you need: bookkeeping only, BAS, or a tax return. Add your city and your monthly budget, so sellers can quote a package that fits.

Get offers through BlaBlaPrice: write the number of transactions and your budget in a chat. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their price, terms and what the package includes, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also look at accounting services or accounting software setup and support, or go to the home page to create a request.

Questions and answers

How much does a sole trader pay for bookkeeping in Australia?

Expect about A$30 to A$120 an hour, or A$150 to A$350 a month for a small business package. Monthly fees rise with the number of transactions.

Does a sole trader have to lodge a tax return?

Yes, a tax return must be lodged for each sole trader, and all income has to be reported. Quarterly BAS lodgment applies if the business is registered for GST.

Is an ABN free?

Yes, ABN registration is free. A business name costs about A$44 for one year or A$102 for three years.

Which accounting software do bookkeepers use?

Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks are the most common choices. Rounded or Zoho Books are cheaper options for simpler setups.

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