Business services: say what exactly you’re looking for

Business services in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

Business services in South Africa cover very different jobs, so prices vary widely. Monthly accounting for a small business typically runs from R 3,000 to R 5,000 a month, and consulting fees are listed from R 600 to R 2,500. For a price on your exact job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and registration

Most businesses register with CIPC, and company registration fees run from R 50 to R 475, depending on name reservation, the type of incorporation and the company type. Business licences depend on the activity and the city. In Cape Town, the licence for the sale and supply of meals costs R 25, while Tshwane asks for a zoning certificate with any new trade licence application. Some municipal licences also need a valid tax clearance certificate from SARS, under a 2024 by-law.

Season and timing

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Requesting quotes in November leaves time to compare offers before the December holidays, so work can start in January. Plan any deadline around those months.

How services are bought here

Most business services are quoted as a monthly fee, a fixed project price or an hourly rate. Accounting may be charged as a percentage of turnover, so ask for the monthly figure excluding VAT. Say which city you are in: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, since providers and licences differ by municipality.

What to write in your request

Describe the service, the size of the business, the monthly volume of work and your deadline. State whether prices should include VAT, and what budget you have each month. A short list of what you already use, such as accounting software or a current website, saves a round of questions.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the service in your own words, and the AI asks for missing details, looks through service providers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive your request and answer in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. Related categories: Accounting services and Website development.