South Africa-first accounting software
Small Business Accounting Software in South Africa
Small business accounting software for South African owners who want cleaner invoices, better records, practical tax reminders, and fewer spreadsheet surprises.
- Separate extraction account
- Free: verify your email and get 10 free pages every calendar month (1 credit = 1 page), shared between the website and ChatGPT. Preview a statement without an account; you need a free account to download the CSV.
- VAT rate
- 15%
- Current tax year
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
- Small Business plan
- R300/month
- Voluntary VAT threshold
- R120,000 from 2026-04-01
How Accounter can help
Accounter gives South African small businesses a practical path from scattered admin to structured accounting records, with free tools for common day-to-day jobs.
From Tools to Software
A small business may start with one problem, like an invoice or VAT calculation. Accounter connects those needs to a broader accounting platform when the business is ready.
Small Business accounting plan listed at R300/month
Free invoice, quote, receipt, tax, and calculator tools
What changes when you move to Accounter
| Area | Manual or disconnected | Accounter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Invoices, receipts, and bank exports are scattered | Templates, generators, and accounting workflows connect the dots |
| Compliance basics | Owners search SARS rules only when deadlines arrive | Tax calendar, VAT checker, calculators, and guides keep obligations visible |
| Affordability | Free tools help but do not create an accounting system | R300/month public Small Business plan |
Accounting plans
Compare accounting plansSmall Business
R300/month
Bookkeeper
R650/month
Accounting Practice
R900/month
Accounting Partner
R1,200/month
Frequently asked questions
When should a small business move from spreadsheets to accounting software?
Move when invoices, receipts, bank transactions, VAT, payroll, or monthly reports take too much manual time or create tax risk. A structured system becomes more valuable as transactions and deadlines grow.
Can I use Accounter before registering for VAT?
Yes. You can keep non-VAT records and use the VAT checker and VAT calculator to understand when registration may become relevant.
What tools help small businesses first?
Invoice generator, quote generator, receipt generator, VAT calculator, bank statement converter, tax calendar, and monthly checklist are strong starting points.
What does Accounter cost for small businesses?
The public Small Business plan is listed at R300/month. Confirm current pricing on the pricing page before purchase.
Tools and next steps
Reviewed and sourced
Last reviewed 2026-07-18. Tax and VAT references use official SARS sources where applicable.