Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, annual financial statements and management accounts on cloud software.
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Accounting · Tax · Payroll · CIPC
Straight-talking accounting for South African business.
SARS compliance handled, clean books, payroll on time and advice in plain English — for sole proprietors, Pty Ltds and growing SMEs across Gauteng and beyond. No jargon. No fluff.
Part of the Buzz Accounting group
A local team in Pretoria, backed by an international practice
Buzz Accounting runs offices in London, Northern Ireland and Pretoria. Our South African team isn't a satellite — it's the engine room of the whole group, working to UK professional standards every single day. That's the level of care your business gets.
What we do
Everything a South African business needs, in one place
Tax & SARS
Income tax, provisional tax, VAT and tax clearance — filed right and on time, every time.
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Payroll
PAYE, UIF and SDL handled — payslips out, EMP201s filed by the 7th, recons done.
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Company & CIPC
Company registration, CIPC annual returns, beneficial ownership and statutory changes.
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The numbers that matter in 2026
Know where you stand with SARS
15%
VAT rate — compulsory registration now from R2.3 million turnover (1 April 2026).
27%
Corporate income tax — with graduated Small Business Corporation rates from 0%.
Aug & Feb
Provisional tax deadlines for February year-ends — plus an optional third top-up.
7th
Of every month: your EMP201 PAYE declaration and payment are due at SARS.
Who we help
Built for how South Africans actually do business
Sole proprietors
Simple books, provisional tax sorted and a real person to ask — so admin never eats your evenings.
Pty Ltd companies
Annual financial statements, ITR14s, CIPC compliance and directors' tax handled together.
Startups
Registered right from day one — company, SARS, VAT when it's due — with advice that scales.
Growing SMEs
Management accounts, cashflow visibility and tax planning for businesses on the way up.
For UK accounting firms
Your offshore team, already running a UK practice
Our Pretoria team does the production work for Buzz's own UK offices every day — year-end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and personal tax. That same UK-trained capacity is available to your firm: white-label, in your systems, reviewed and ready for sign-off.
How it works
Getting started with Buzz is refreshingly simple
No drawn-out onboarding, no reams of forms. Four steps and you're in good hands.
- 1A free discovery call
We learn about your business, where it's at and what's keeping you up at night — SARS, cashflow, growth, or just getting the admin off your plate. No obligation, no jargon.
- 2A clear, fixed-fee proposal
We tell you exactly what we'll do and what it costs, up front, as a fixed monthly fee. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
- 3A smooth handover
We take over from your previous accountant or set you up from scratch — SARS, CIPC, cloud software and all — and bring your records up to date if they've slipped.
- 4We keep you compliant and informed
Your deadlines are diarised and met, your books stay current, and you get a real person to ask whenever you need one. That's it — you get on with the business.
Why businesses switch to Buzz
Accounting that feels like it's on your side
Too many South African business owners have an accountant they only hear from once a year, at year-end, with a bill attached. We built Buzz to be the opposite: proactive, plain-speaking and genuinely useful all year round.
- Fixed monthly fees — quoted before we start, so you're never surprised
- Plain English — we explain, we don't lecture in tax code
- International standards — the same quality bar we hold for our UK practice
- Real people — WhatsApp, call or video a person who knows your business
- Deadlines handled — SARS and CIPC dates diarised and met, every time
Frequently asked questions
Questions we get asked a lot
Where is Buzz Accounting SA based?
Our team is in Pretoria, Gauteng, and we work with businesses across South Africa. Most of the work happens over cloud software, WhatsApp, email and video, so your location is rarely a barrier — we look after clients from Cape Town to Polokwane.
Do I need to be in Pretoria to work with you?
Not at all. Cloud accounting means we work on the same live figures wherever you are, and we meet by video or WhatsApp. We serve South African businesses nationally.
What does it cost?
Everything is a fixed monthly fee, quoted before you commit — no hourly billing and no surprises. The exact figure depends on your business size and what you need, so the quickest route to a straight answer is a short discovery call.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes, and we handle the whole switch — including the professional handover and bringing across your records. It's far more common and far less awkward than people expect.
Do you work with UK accounting firms too?
Yes. Alongside our South African client work, our Pretoria team provides white-label accounts production, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and personal tax to UK accounting practices. See our outsourcing page for how that works.