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

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

Does my Burnaby business need to register for PST even if I’m small?

Generally yes — unlike GST’s $30,000 threshold, there is usually no revenue threshold for PST registration if you sell taxable goods or services in BC. Registration is typically required from your first taxable sale.

Do you understand the difference between GST and PST?

Yes — BC uses two completely separate taxes (5% GST federal, 7% PST provincial), not a blended HST like Ontario. We track and file them separately, which is one of the most common sources of error we see.

Do you file GST or PST 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.

British Columbia, Canada

Professional Bookkeeping Services in Burnaby, BC

Burnaby’s economy centres on technology and biotech firms clustered near Simon Fraser University and the Discovery Parks research district, one of BC’s largest retail hubs at Metrotown, and a diverse industrial and warehouse base. That mix means bookkeeping needs range from R&D-heavy tech accounting to standard retail reconciliation.

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Serving Countries/Canada/British Columbia/Burnaby

Majoka Accounting Ltd is headquartered right here in British Columbia, and we work with Burnaby businesses the same way we work with clients everywhere: through secure cloud accounting platforms, with a dedicated bookkeeper who understands your structure and BC’s GST/PST rules.

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, headquartered in British Columbia

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia

Starting price

$199/month CAD

Scope

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

What Is GST/PST-Ready Bookkeeping?

GST/PST-ready bookkeeping means your taxable sales, GST input tax credits, and PST obligations are tracked separately and accurately, so both returns are ready to file without last- minute reconciliation. This matters specifically in BC, where — unlike HST provinces — GST and PST are two entirely separate taxes with separate registration, rates, and filing requirements.

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Why Burnaby Businesses Need Professional Bookkeeping

Patterns we see regularly among Burnaby clients:

R&D and grant tracking — biotech and tech firms often need to track SR&ED-eligible expenses separately from general operating costs.

Retail reconciliation — businesses around Metrotown and other retail centres need point-of-sale and inventory tracking that keeps pace with high transaction volume.

Industrial and warehouse costs — Burnaby’s industrial base needs consistent categorization of equipment, inventory, and facility costs.

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

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Understanding Burnaby’s Business Environment

Burnaby hosts a significant technology and biotech cluster near SFU and Discovery Parks, one of the largest shopping centres in Western Canada at Metrotown, and a substantial industrial and warehouse base along its transportation corridors.

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British Columbia Business Landscape: Key Facts

BC layers a 7% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on top of the 5% federal GST, for a combined 12% on most taxable goods — unlike neighbouring provinces that use a single blended HST, BC runs two separate taxes with separate registrations and returns.

There is generally no revenue threshold for PST registration — most businesses selling taxable goods or services in BC must register from their first dollar of taxable sales, unlike the $30,000 threshold that applies to GST.

PST paid on business inputs is generally not recoverable the way GST input tax credits are — for a BC business, PST is a real cost, not a flow-through.

(Sources — Province of British Columbia PST guidance, current as of 2026. General provincial facts, not claims about Majoka Accounting Ltd’s own client base.)

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Recent Bookkeeping and Tax Updates in BC

PST is expanding to professional services starting October 1, 2026. Under BC’s 2026 Budget, architectural, engineering, and geoscience services become subject to PST for the first time, with a special “30% of purchase price” taxable-base rule for some of these services. Businesses providing or purchasing these services should plan for the transition.

Several long-standing PST exemptions are being eliminated under the same 2026 Budget changes, affecting categories like clothing-making materials — worth reviewing if your business relies on an exemption that’s existed for years.

A common, costly mistake we still see regularly — businesses assuming BC uses HST like Ontario, and charging a blended rate instead of GST and PST separately — the two are administered and filed completely separately.

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

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Where We Work Near Burnaby

We also work regularly with businesses in Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster, and Port Moody. If your business is anywhere in British Columbia, our process is identical.

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Common Bookkeeping Challenge in Burnaby

A growing tech company doesn’t separate SR&ED-eligible R&D expenses from general operating costs throughout the year, then has to reconstruct months of records at tax credit filing time. Structured monthly bookkeeping keeps this separated from day one.

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Business Information

Canadian Headquarters (British Columbia)

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 Burnaby

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/PST support, and financial reporting, and we coordinate directly with your accountant whenever that’s helpful.

British Columbia

Other Cities We Serve in British Columbia

Same team, same fixed monthly pricing, everywhere in British Columbia.

All of British Columbia Abbotsford Coquitlam Langley Richmond Surrey Vancouver Victoria

Services

Bookkeeping Services in Burnaby

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 Burnaby business

Plans start at $199/month. Ready to get your Burnaby 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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