Monthly Accounting Services India — ₹1,999/month Retainer
Monthly accounting retainer for Indian small businesses — recurring transaction entry, bank reconciliation, MIS, and compliance prep. Tiered by transaction volume from ₹1,999 per month. Vetted partner CA delivers under their own credentials.
What this is
Monthly accounting retainer for Indian small businesses — recurring monthly transaction entry, bank reconciliation, ledger scrutiny, GST + TDS register maintenance, MIS reporting, and year-end finalisation. Vetted partner Chartered Accountant delivers under their own credentials. Batchwise itself does not maintain books.
Pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly transactions | Price | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Up to 50 | ₹1,999 / month | Freelancers, proprietors, low-volume services businesses |
| Standard | 50 – 200 | ₹3,499 / month | SMEs with GST, employee payroll, 1–2 GSTINs |
| Pro | 200 – 500 | ₹7,499 / month | Multi-branch, multi-GSTIN, e-commerce, retail |
| Enterprise | 500+ | Custom | Multi-entity, consolidation, IFC scope, audit-ready discipline |
All prices GST-exclusive. Add compliance services as needed: GST return filing ₹999/month, TDS ₹1,499/quarter, ITR from ₹999, payroll ₹2,999 setup.
What's included each month
- Transaction entry in Tally / Zoho / QuickBooks (or your existing software)
- Bank + payment gateway reconciliation
- Ledger scrutiny — review for misclassifications, missing receipts
- GST register maintenance + GSTR-2B reconciliation
- TDS register maintenance — aligned to Form 26AS
- Monthly MIS pack — P&L, key ratios, debtor / creditor ageing
- Closed-books hand-off ready for GST + TDS + ITR filings
Quarterly + annually
- Quarterly: Trial balance with variance commentary, partner CA review call (30 min)
- Annually: Year-end finalisation included — closing entries, depreciation per Companies Act + Income Tax Act, Schedule III statements (for companies), reconciliation memo. No separate fee for any active subscription that ran through the FY.
How it works
- Pick a tier + pay. Razorpay; first month invoice.
- Initial setup. Upload opening balances, chart of accounts, software credentials (or onboard fresh in Tally / Zoho).
- Partner CA matched. 1 working day; matched on software + industry.
- Monthly delivery. 5–7 working days from complete inputs to closed-books + MIS pack.
- Compliance stack-on. Add GST + TDS + ITR + payroll as separate services — they bundle naturally.
Related
- Accounting Services for Small Business — full hub including year-end finalisation
- Online CA Services — full catalogue of remote-OK services
- CA for Small Business — sector-specific scope
- GST Return Filing — natural add-on
Frequently asked questions
How much does monthly accounting cost in India?
On Batchwise: ₹1,999/month (Starter — up to 50 transactions/month), ₹3,499/month (Standard — 50 to 200 transactions), ₹7,499/month (Pro — 200 to 500 transactions), custom (Enterprise — 500+ transactions, multi-entity). Indicative competitor benchmarks based on publicly available pricing pages as of May 2026: EZTax published ₹1,999–₹3,999/month; eBizFiling published from ₹3,499/month; ProMunim publishes tiered pricing transparently; IndiaFilings and Vakilsearch typically opaque "contact for quote". Competitor pricing is subject to change by the respective platforms. All Batchwise prices are GST-exclusive and published.
What counts as a "transaction" for tier classification?
A transaction is one accounting entry — one invoice raised, one bill received, one bank receipt, one bank payment, one journal voucher. A typical small business with one bank account, 10 sales invoices, 15 purchase bills, salary processing, and 5 expense entries per month would be ~30 transactions, comfortably in Starter (₹1,999). Businesses with high invoice volume (e-commerce, retail, multi-branch) move quickly into Standard or Pro tiers. The dashboard surfaces actual transaction count after the first month and re-tiers automatically.
Is the year-end book finalisation extra?
No. Year-end finalisation is included at no separate fee for any active monthly subscription that ran through the financial year. This includes closing entries (depreciation, accruals, prepayments), bank reconciliation tie-up, ledger scrutiny, Schedule III P&L + Balance Sheet (for companies), and reconciliation memo. If you start mid-year, year-end finalisation for the months not on subscription is priced as an add-on at the partner CA's discretion.
How is monthly accounting different from year-end book finalisation only?
Monthly accounting closes books each month — bank reconciliation, GST register tie-up, MIS pack — so issues are caught when they're small (one month of mis-classification vs twelve). Year-end-only finalisation accumulates twelve months of issues into one finalisation engagement — slower, more expensive, and management has no monthly MIS for decisions during the year. For businesses with GST registration + employee payroll + 30+ monthly transactions, monthly is materially more cost-effective. For very low-volume freelancers or hibernating entities, year-end-only at ₹4,999 may be enough.
Can I switch tiers mid-subscription?
Yes. Tier upgrades take effect the next billing cycle; downgrades require a written request and review of recent transaction volume. The dashboard surfaces your rolling 3-month average transaction count so you can see whether you're trending toward a higher or lower tier.
Are GST + TDS + ITR filings included in monthly accounting?
Not in the base tier. Monthly accounting includes register maintenance + reconciliation, which feeds into the compliance services — but the filings themselves are priced separately: GST Return Filing ₹999/month, TDS Return Filing ₹1,499/quarter, ITR Filing from ₹999. Because the books are already closed monthly, the filings are routine — no rework, no last-minute scramble. Most subscribers stack monthly accounting + GST + TDS + annual ITR for a total monthly run-rate of ₹3,500–₹6,000.