CRA-compliant bookkeeping for Canadian corporations, sole proprietors, and partnerships at $8–$18/hr CAD. QuickBooks and Sage experts. HST/GST workpapers, T4/T5 preparation. Save $16,000–$40,000 CAD/year vs local rates.
Sharma Jyoti & Co provides CRA-compliant outsourced bookkeeping to Canadian businesses at $8–$18/hr CAD. Our ICAI-qualified team handles QuickBooks and Sage management, HST/GST workpapers, T4/T5 preparation, and monthly management accounts — saving Canadian businesses $16,000–$40,000 CAD per year vs local bookkeeper rates of $25–$60/hr.
Canadian businesses outsourcing bookkeeping to India get CRA-compliant transaction recording, HST/GST-ready workpapers, and T4/T5 preparation at a fraction of the cost of a local bookkeeper. Our team is specifically trained in Canadian requirements: ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises), HST/GST and QST reconciliation, PAYROLL remittances, and corporate tax (T2) workpapers for your CPA to review and file. See our full bookkeeping service and dedicated accountant option for Canadian firms.
Yes. Canadian businesses face no federal or provincial legal restriction on outsourcing bookkeeping to qualified professionals overseas. The CPA Canada designation governs who can sign and file certain tax filings — but the underlying bookkeeping and preparation work can legally be done by qualified professionals in India, reviewed and filed by your Canadian CPA. This is standard practice at Canadian accounting firms, many of which have India-based preparation teams.
Canada's private sector privacy legislation (PIPEDA, and provincial equivalents like PIPA in BC and Alberta) governs how personal and financial data can be shared with overseas providers. We satisfy these requirements with a signed data processing agreement before any access is granted. Your books remain in your QuickBooks or Sage account — we access them through an accountant invite.
CRA requires filings to be made by the taxpayer or an authorised representative (typically a CPA). Preparation work is unrestricted by geography.
We sign a data processing agreement covering PIPEDA and provincial privacy requirements. Your data stays in your QuickBooks or Sage account.
Our team holds ICAI qualifications — India's equivalent of CPA Canada. We carry professional indemnity insurance and operate under an NDA for each engagement.
Canada's Big 4 and mid-tier firms have operated India-based preparation centres for decades. Outsourcing bookkeeping preparation is a well-established, legal practice.
| Local Canadian Bookkeeper | Sharma Jyoti & Co — India | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $25–$60 CAD/hr | $8–$18 CAD/hr |
| Monthly — 40 hrs | $1,000–$2,400 CAD | $320–$720 CAD |
| Monthly — 80 hrs | $2,000–$4,800 CAD | $640–$1,440 CAD |
| Annual — 80 hrs/month | $24,000–$57,600 CAD | $7,680–$17,280 CAD |
| Typical annual saving | — | $16,320–$40,320 CAD / year |
Based on average local rate of $42/hr CAD and India rate of $13/hr CAD. Get a personalised quote →
Trained in Canadian-specific requirements — HST/GST, QST, PAYROLL remittances, T4/T5, and corporate tax.
All services delivered by ICAI-qualified accountants inside your QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero account.
Daily transaction recording in QuickBooks or Sage, CRA-compliant categorisation, and monthly management accounts — HST/GST-ready workpapers delivered to your CPA by the 5th business day each month.
Learn More →One dedicated Indian bookkeeper or CA working exclusively for your Canadian firm — full-time or part-time at $8–$18/hr CAD, inside your accounting software of choice.
Learn More →Invoice processing, vendor payment scheduling, and AP ageing — keeping your Canadian suppliers paid on time with a complete audit trail for CRA reporting.
Learn More →Invoice generation, systematic debtor follow-up, and payment allocation. Reduce your average debtor days and improve cash flow within the first 90 days.
Learn More →Cash flow forecasting, Canadian GAAP management reporting, and financial strategy — CFO-level insight at $350–$1,500 CAD/month, not $10,000–$20,000 CAD.
Learn More →Year-end workpapers for T2 corporate returns, T4/T5 slips, and HST/GST returns — CRA-ready financials for your Canadian CPA to review and file.
Learn More →Detailed guides on CRA compliance, GST/HST, payroll, catch-up books, and outsourcing from Canada to India.
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