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

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

Does my Vancouver 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.

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Professional Bookkeeping Services in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is home to Canada’s busiest port, a fast-growing tech sector, and one of North America’s largest film and TV production industries (often called “Hollywood North”) — alongside tourism, real estate, and professional services. That mix means bookkeeping needs vary enormously depending on whether you’re a production company tracking project-based costs, a tech startup managing SaaS revenue, or an import/export business dealing with the port.

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Serving Countries/Canada/British Columbia/Vancouver

Majoka Accounting Ltd is headquartered right here in British Columbia, and we work with Vancouver 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

Vancouver, 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 Vancouver Businesses Need Professional Bookkeeping

Patterns we see regularly among Vancouver clients:

Multi-currency and international trade — port-adjacent import/export businesses need accurate tracking of foreign currency transactions and customs-related costs.

Project-based accounting for film and tech — production companies and startups both need costs tracked by project or product, not just as one lump business expense.

High cost of living pressure on margins — Vancouver’s business costs are among the highest in Canada, making accurate monthly bookkeeping essential for knowing your real margins.

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

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Understanding Vancouver’s Business Environment

Vancouver’s economy is anchored by the Port of Vancouver (Canada’s largest port by tonnage), a tech sector that has grown substantially around firms like those in Yaletown and Mount Pleasant, and a film and television production industry that consistently ranks among North America’s largest by production volume. Tourism, real estate, and professional services round out a genuinely diverse local economy.

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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 Vancouver

We also work regularly with businesses in Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and New Westminster. If your business is anywhere in British Columbia, our process is identical.

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Common Bookkeeping Challenge in Vancouver

A film production company tracks crew payments and equipment rentals in a single general ledger account instead of by project, and by the time the production wraps, the producer has no clear picture of which department went over budget. Structured monthly bookkeeping with project-level tracking is built specifically to prevent this.

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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 Vancouver

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 Burnaby Coquitlam Langley Richmond Surrey Victoria

Services

Bookkeeping Services in Vancouver

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 Vancouver business

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