How much does bookkeeping cost for a small business in Calgary?

Plans start at $199/month, with the exact rate depending on transaction volume, business structure, and whether payroll is included.

Does Alberta really have no provincial sales tax?

Correct — Alberta is the only province with no PST, no HST, and no general payroll tax. Businesses only need to track and remit the 5% federal GST.

Do I still need to register for GST even without a provincial sales tax?

Yes — GST registration is federal and applies the same way in every province. You must register once your worldwide taxable revenue exceeds $30,000 in a single quarter or over four consecutive quarters, with 29 days to register once you cross it.

Do you file GST returns directly?

We prepare and track the figures you need, ready for filing. If you’d like us to coordinate directly with your accountant for the actual filing, we’re happy to do that.

What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?

A bookkeeper manages day-to-day transaction recording, categorization, and reconciliation. An accountant handles income tax preparation and higher-level financial statement work. We are a bookkeeping firm, not a CPA firm.

Alberta, Canada

Professional Bookkeeping Services in Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is Canada’s oil and gas headquarters city, home to the corporate head offices of many major energy companies, alongside a growing financial services sector, an expanding tech scene, and a major tourism and events industry built around the Calgary Stampede. That mix means bookkeeping needs range from project- based energy-sector accounting to standard corporate and retail bookkeeping.

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Serving Countries/Canada/Alberta/Calgary

Majoka Accounting Ltd is headquartered in British Columbia, and we work with Calgary businesses the same way we work with clients everywhere: through secure cloud accounting platforms, with a dedicated bookkeeper who understands your structure and Alberta’s tax environment — including the fact that, unlike most provinces, Alberta has no provincial sales tax to track.

Plans Start at $199/Month CAD

Fixed monthly pricing, no surprise invoices, no long-term lock-in. The exact rate depends on your transaction volume and whether payroll is included.

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Quick Facts

Structure

Federally registered Canadian company

Location

Calgary, Alberta

Starting price

$199/month CAD

Scope

Bookkeeping, GST-ready records, payroll support, financial reporting — prepared ready for your accountant to file

What Is GST-Ready Bookkeeping?

GST-ready bookkeeping means your taxable sales and input tax credits are tracked accurately throughout each period, so your return is ready to file with the CRA on time. This is simpler in Alberta than in most provinces, since there’s no separate provincial sales tax to track alongside GST — but the $30,000 small-supplier threshold and 29-day registration window still apply the same way as everywhere in Canada.

Calgary

Why Calgary Businesses Need Professional Bookkeeping

Patterns we see regularly among Calgary clients:

Project and joint-venture accounting — energy-sector service companies often need costs tracked by project or well, not just as general overhead.

Corporate head office concentration — Calgary’s density of head offices means many local businesses serve corporate clients with more formal invoicing and payment-timing expectations.

Seasonal tourism and events revenue — businesses tied to the Stampede and other major events see significant seasonal revenue swings.

Owner time — every hour spent reconciling accounts is an hour not spent growing the business.

Calgary

Understanding Calgary’s Business Environment

Calgary is home to the head offices of many of Canada’s major energy companies, giving the city a large base of oilfield services and energy- adjacent businesses, alongside a growing financial services and technology sector, and a tourism and events industry anchored by the Calgary Stampede.

Calgary

Alberta Business Landscape: Key Facts

Alberta has no provincial sales tax at all — no PST, meaning businesses only need to track and remit the 5% federal GST, not a second provincial tax on top of it.

Alberta also has no general payroll tax and no health premiums, and combined with a 2% provincial small-business corporate rate (plus 9% federal, for 11% combined on the first $500,000 of active business income), Alberta has one of the lowest overall business tax burdens of any Canadian province.

The province’s corporate tax rates are protected by the

Alberta Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act, which requires a referendum before rates can be increased — giving businesses unusual long-term rate certainty.

(Sources — Government of Alberta and 2026 Alberta Budget documents, current as of 2026. General provincial facts, not claims about Majoka Accounting Ltd’s own client base.)

Calgary

Recent Bookkeeping and Tax Updates in Alberta

The 2026 Alberta Budget (tabled February 26, 2026) confirmed no changes to corporate tax rates or the $500,000 small-business limit — genuine rate stability for the year ahead.

A new vehicle rental tax was introduced in the 2026 Budget, applying to passenger vehicle rentals (vehicles seating eight or fewer) — relevant for businesses in the rental or tourism space.

Tourism levies increased, alongside a new consolidated caregiver tax credit and a framework for a new data centre levy — worth reviewing with your accountant if any apply to your business.

Education property tax rates increased for the 2026-27 year, from $2.72 to $2.84 per $1,000 of assessment for residential/farmland, and $4.00 to $4.17 for non-residential.

This section will be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes — always confirm current requirements with your accountant before making filing decisions.

Calgary

Where We Work Near Calgary

We also work regularly with businesses in Airdrie, Okotoks, and Cochrane. If your business is anywhere in Alberta, our process is identical.

Calgary

Common Bookkeeping Challenge in Calgary

An oilfield services company invoices multiple joint-venture partners for the same well but tracks costs in one combined account, making it impossible to bill each partner accurately without weeks of manual reconstruction. Structured monthly bookkeeping with project-level tracking prevents this from the start.

Calgary

Business Information

Canadian Headquarters

Legal name

Majoka Accounting Ltd

Phone

+1 604-243-3322

Toll-free

+1 866-574-4885

+1 672-324-2000

Contact@majokaaccounting.com

Hours

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PT

FAQs

Questions About Bookkeeping in Calgary

Scope of Service

Majoka Accounting Ltd is a bookkeeping firm, not a CPA firm. We do not provide audit, assurance, or income tax preparation services. Our work centers on bookkeeping, payroll support, GST support, and financial reporting, and we coordinate directly with your accountant whenever that’s helpful.

Alberta

Other Cities We Serve in Alberta

Same team, same fixed monthly pricing, everywhere in Alberta.

All of Alberta Airdrie Edmonton Grande Prairie Lethbridge Medicine Hat Red Deer St. Albert

Services

Bookkeeping Services in Calgary

Catch-Up Bookkeeping Corporate Tax Filing Ecommerce Bookkeeping Financial Reporting GST/HST Filing Month-End Close Monthly Bookkeeping Payroll Services Personal Tax Filing QuickBooks Setup Virtual CFO Services Xero Bookkeeping Year-End Preparation

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Bookkeeping for your Calgary business

Plans start at $199/month. Ready to get your Calgary business’s books in order? Book a free consultation today — call us, message us on WhatsApp, or email us to get started. We typically respond within one business day.

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