Bookkeeping Cost by LLC Type
| LLC Type | Tax Form | US Market Range | Sharma Jyoti and Co |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-member LLC (SMLLC), low volume (<100 txns) | Schedule C | $300–$600/mo | $200–$250/mo |
| SMLLC, mid volume (100–200 txns) | Schedule C | $500–$800/mo | $250–$350/mo |
| Multi-member LLC, low-to-mid volume | Form 1065 + K-1s | $500–$900/mo | $350–$500/mo |
| Multi-member LLC, high volume (>250 txns) | Form 1065 + K-1s | $800–$1,400/mo | $500–$700/mo |
| S-corp elected LLC, owner payroll | Form 1120-S + W-2 | $700–$1,200/mo | $400–$600/mo |
What LLC Bookkeeping Must Include — By Type
All LLCs: Bank and credit card reconciliation, expense coding to correct tax lines, 1099-NEC tracking, monthly P&L and balance sheet, quarterly estimated tax data, year-end CPA workpaper package.
Multi-member LLCs, add: Capital account ledger for each member (contributions, withdrawals, share of income/loss), Schedule K-1 workpapers per member.
S-corp elected LLCs, add: Owner payroll reconciliation, salary-versus-distribution ledger, shareholder basis tracking for each member.
Annual Cost Comparison
| LLC Type | US Provider (Annual) | Sharma Jyoti and Co (Annual) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMLLC, under 100 transactions | $3,600–$7,200 | $2,400–$3,000 | $600–$4,200/yr |
| Multi-member LLC | $6,000–$10,800 | $4,200–$6,000 | $1,800–$4,800/yr |
| S-corp elected LLC | $8,400–$14,400 | $4,800–$7,200 | $3,600–$7,200/yr |
Frequently Asked Questions
Single-member LLC: $200–$350/month at Sharma Jyoti and Co. Multi-member LLC: $350–$500/month. S-corp elected LLC: $400–$600/month. Year-end CPA workpapers are included in all tiers — no January surprise charges.
Yes — for two reasons: maintaining business/personal separation (required for liability protection) and giving your CPA clean Schedule C data. Sharma Jyoti and Co handles single-member LLC bookkeeping from $200/month including year-end workpapers.
Multi-member LLC bookkeeping costs $100–$200/month more than a sole proprietor because of capital account tracking and K-1 workpapers. At Sharma Jyoti and Co, multi-member LLC bookkeeping starts at $350/month — versus $500–$900/month at a US provider.