Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

Accounting & Bookkeeping
for Companies in 50+ Countries

Accurate books are the foundation of every tax return, every banking relationship and every business decision. CompanyVista provides monthly bookkeeping, management accounts and annual statutory accounts for companies in 50+ countries — using Xero, QuickBooks and Zoho Books. Singapore and Hong Kong audit coordination included where mandatory.

📒 Monthly Bookkeeping 📊 Management Accounts 📋 Annual Statutory Accounts 🔍 Audit Coordination — SG & HK 💻 Xero · QuickBooks · Zoho 🎓 CPA · EA · CAA Credentials
50+
Countries — one accounting team
Monthly
Bookkeeping — reconciled every month
CPA
Certified · EA · CAA credentialed team
Cloud
Xero · QuickBooks · Zoho Books
Three Levels of Service

Bookkeeping · Management Accounts
· Annual Statutory Accounts

These three services are distinct — you may need one, two or all three depending on your jurisdiction, company activity and business stage. CompanyVista advises on exactly what is required and quotes for each level separately.

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Management Accounts
Monthly or Quarterly — For Decision-Making
Management accounts are internal financial reports — typically a Profit & Loss statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement — prepared from your bookkeeping data. Unlike statutory accounts, management accounts are not filed with any authority — they exist for you, your co-founders, investors and lenders to understand the financial health and performance of the business.

Banks require management accounts before approving loans. Investors require them before due diligence. Board meetings should always be supported by management accounts. CompanyVista prepares management accounts monthly or quarterly depending on your preference.
  • Profit & Loss statement
  • Balance sheet
  • Cash flow statement
  • Variance analysis vs prior period / budget
  • Key metrics and commentary
  • Investor-ready format
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Annual Statutory Accounts
Annually — Required by Law in Most Jurisdictions
Annual statutory accounts are the formal financial statements prepared at the end of the company's financial year — formatted per the local accounting standards (UK GAAP, Singapore FRS, HKFRS, IFRS as applicable) and filed with the relevant company authority (Companies House, ACRA, Companies Registry) within the statutory deadline.

Annual accounts are the basis for the corporate tax return. In Singapore and Hong Kong, they must be audited before filing — CompanyVista coordinates the audit with registered local auditors as part of the annual accounts service. In the UK, small companies are exempt from audit.
  • Full statutory financial statements
  • Formatted per local GAAP / IFRS
  • Audit coordination (SG / HK — mandatory)
  • Filed with company authority within deadline
  • Basis for corporate tax return preparation
  • Directors' report where required
Mandatory Audit — Important

Singapore & Hong Kong Require
Annual Audit for Every Company

⚠️ Singapore — Audit Mandatory for ALL Pte Ltds

Under the Singapore Companies Act, every Private Limited company must have its annual financial statements audited by a registered Singapore public accountant. There is no small company exemption — unlike the UK, Australia and many other jurisdictions. Every Pte Ltd, regardless of turnover, balance sheet size or number of employees, must be audited every year.

Cost to budget: Singapore company audit typically costs SGD 2,000–8,000+ per year depending on company size, number of transactions and complexity. CompanyVista coordinates the audit with registered Singapore auditors — this is a Misc Charge passed through at cost. Prepare for this when budgeting for a Singapore company.
⚠️ Hong Kong — Audit Mandatory for ALL Ltd Companies

Under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, every Private Limited company must have its annual financial statements audited by a Hong Kong registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA). There is no small company audit exemption in Hong Kong — all companies are subject to the audit requirement regardless of size.

Cost to budget: Hong Kong company audit typically costs HKD 8,000–25,000+ per year depending on company size and complexity. CompanyVista coordinates the audit with registered Hong Kong CPAs — this is a Misc Charge passed through at cost.
✅ Jurisdictions Where Audit is NOT Required (Small Companies)
🇬🇧 UK — Small companies exempt (2 of 3 thresholds: turnover < GBP 10.2M, assets < GBP 5.1M, staff < 50)
🇺🇸 USA — No audit requirement for LLCs or private C-Corps
🇦🇺 Australia — Small Pty Ltd exempt below 2 of 3 thresholds (assets < AUD 12.5M, revenue < AUD 25M, staff < 50)
🇦🇪 UAE Free Zones — Most free zones: audit not required (DIFC/ADGM are exceptions)
🇻🇬🇰🇾 BVI / Cayman — No mandatory audit for standard offshore companies
🇨🇦 Canada — Small private corporations exempt from audit requirement
Jurisdiction Requirements

Annual Accounts & Audit Requirements —
by Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction
Filing Deadline
Audit Requirement
Standard
🇬🇧 UK LTD
9 months after year-end → Companies House
Exempt if small company (2 of 3: turnover < GBP 10.2M, assets < GBP 5.1M, staff < 50)
UK GAAP / FRS 102
🇸🇬 Singapore Pte Ltd
5 months (AGM) / 7 months (ACRA filing)
Mandatory ALL companies — no exemption
Singapore FRS
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Ltd
4 months after year-end (first: 18 months)
Mandatory ALL companies — no exemption
HKFRS
🇺🇸 USA LLC / Corp
15 March (partnership) / 15 April (corp)
Not required for LLCs or private corps
US GAAP
🇦🇪 UAE Free Zone
Most FZs: not mandatory · FTA: CT return required
DIFC/ADGM require audit · Most FZs: not mandatory
IFRS
🇦🇺 Australia Pty Ltd
28 Feb (via tax agent) — 30 June year-end
Small Pty Ltd exempt below 2 of 3 thresholds
AASB / IFRS
🇨🇦 Canada Corp
6 months after year-end (federal CBCA)
Not required for private small corps
Canadian GAAP
🇩🇪 Germany GmbH
12 months after year-end
Small co. exempt below 2 of 3 thresholds
HGB / German GAAP
🇲🇺 Mauritius GBC
6 months after year-end
Mandatory — FSC requirement for GBCs
IFRS
🇻🇬 BVI / 🇰🇾 Cayman
No mandatory filing to authority
No mandatory audit for standard offshore cos.
IAS / IFRS
Cloud Accounting Software

We Work With Your Software —
Or Set It Up for You

CompanyVista works with all major cloud accounting platforms. If you already use a platform, we work with it. If you are starting fresh, we recommend and set up the right platform for your jurisdiction, transaction volume and reporting needs. Your data always belongs to you — access remains with you throughout and after the engagement.

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Xero
Best for UK, AU, SG, NZ. Bank feeds, invoicing, payroll. Strong multi-currency.
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QuickBooks Online
Best for USA and Canada. Strong for e-commerce. Amazon, Shopify integrations.
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Zoho Books
Best for India and UAE. Affordable. Strong invoicing, GST and VAT compliance.
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Sage Business Cloud
Strong for UK and Europe. MTD compliant. Payroll integration. Enterprise-friendly.
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Wave
Free option for very small businesses. USA and Canada. Basic bookkeeping and invoicing.
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Your data, your software. CompanyVista does not lock clients into proprietary systems. We work within your chosen cloud accounting platform and you retain full access and ownership of your financial data at all times — during and after the engagement. If you need to change providers, your data comes with you.
How It Works

From Onboarding to
Clean Books Every Month

1

Consultation — Scope, Jurisdiction & Software

CompanyVista assesses your company's jurisdiction, transaction volume, number of bank accounts, payment platforms (Stripe, PayPal, Airwallex etc.), whether you have employees or payroll, and whether annual audit is required (Singapore and Hong Kong). We confirm the scope of service — bookkeeping only, management accounts, annual statutory accounts — and the appropriate accounting software. Free, no commitment.

⏱ Free consultation — typically 30 minutes
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Written Quote — Monthly Retainer Confirmed

Accounting and bookkeeping are priced on a monthly retainer based on transaction volume, number of accounts and services required. The retainer is confirmed in a written quote before any payment. Annual accounts and audit coordination are priced separately. All costs stated upfront — no surprise invoices at year-end for "additional work" that was always in scope.

⏱ Written quote within 4 hours of consultation
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Software Setup & Chart of Accounts

CompanyVista sets up your accounting software with the correct chart of accounts for your jurisdiction and business type — including VAT/GST tax codes, bank feeds connected and opening balances entered. If you have existing books, we review and clean up any historical issues before commencing the monthly cycle. You are given access to your own software from day one.

⏱ 3–5 business days — onboarding and setup
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Monthly Bookkeeping Cycle

Each month: bank transactions are imported via direct feed, coded and reconciled. Sales invoices and purchase invoices are matched and posted. Payroll entries are recorded. Any unusual items are queried with you via WhatsApp before being coded. A trial balance is produced and reviewed. Typically completed within 10 business days of the month close. You receive a notification when the month is done.

⏱ Monthly — completed within 10 business days of month-end
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Management Accounts Delivery (if in scope)

Management accounts — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow — are prepared from the reconciled bookkeeping and delivered in your preferred format (PDF, Excel, in-software). Variance analysis against the prior period or budget is included where a budget has been set. Commentary on key movements is provided. Delivered within 15 business days of month-end.

⏱ Within 15 business days of month-end (if management accounts included)
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Annual Accounts & Audit Coordination

At year-end, CompanyVista prepares the statutory annual financial statements formatted per the relevant local standard (UK GAAP, Singapore FRS, HKFRS, IFRS). For Singapore and Hong Kong companies, audit is coordinated with our registered local auditor partners — we prepare the accounts and supporting schedules, the auditor conducts the audit independently, and the signed accounts are filed with ACRA, Companies Registry or the relevant authority within the statutory deadline.

⏱ Annual — statutory accounts filed within jurisdiction deadline
Why CompanyVista

Why Choose CompanyVista
for Accounting & Bookkeeping?

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One Team for 50+ Countries

If you have companies in multiple jurisdictions — a US LLC, a UK LTD and a Singapore Pte Ltd — CompanyVista handles bookkeeping and accounts for all of them through one team, one portal and one invoice. No coordinating with separate accountants in each country. Consolidated management accounts across all entities available on request.

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CPA · EA · CAA Credentialed

CompanyVista's founder holds CPA, EA (Enrolled Agent) and CAA (Certified Acceptance Agent) credentials. Our team advises on accounting standards, tax positions and reporting requirements across jurisdictions — not just data entry. The difference between a bookkeeping service and a genuine accounting advisory.

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Deadlines Never Missed

Every jurisdiction has filing deadlines for annual accounts — Companies House (UK), ACRA (Singapore), Companies Registry (HK). Missed deadlines result in penalties, director liability and in some jurisdictions, striking off. CompanyVista tracks every statutory deadline in your compliance calendar and begins annual accounts preparation well before the due date.

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Audit Coordination — SG & HK

Singapore and Hong Kong audits are mandatory for every company — CompanyVista coordinates with our registered auditor partners, prepares the audit-ready accounts and supporting schedules, and manages the audit timeline to ensure signed accounts are filed before the statutory deadline. No last-minute rush.

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Cloud-Based — Your Data, Always

CompanyVista works in Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Sage and Wave. Direct bank feeds minimise errors. You retain access to your own accounting software and your own financial data throughout and after the engagement. No proprietary lock-in. No data migration headaches if you change providers.

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Integrated with Tax & Compliance

Bookkeeping flows directly into VAT/GST return preparation, corporate tax return preparation and compliance filings — all handled by the same CompanyVista team. No sending data from your accountant to your tax agent to your compliance manager. One team handles the full chain — books → tax return → filed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accounting & Bookkeeping —
Questions Answered

Do Singapore companies require a mandatory annual audit? +
Yes — all Singapore Pte Ltd companies must have their annual financial statements audited by a registered Singapore public accountant. There is no small company exemption in Singapore — unlike the UK, Australia and many other jurisdictions. Every Pte Ltd, regardless of turnover, balance sheet or employee count, must be audited annually. This is the most significant ongoing compliance cost for Singapore companies. The audit typically costs SGD 2,000–8,000+ per year. CompanyVista coordinates audit with registered Singapore auditor partners — this is a Misc Charge passed through at exact cost.
Do Hong Kong companies require a mandatory annual audit? +
Yes — all Hong Kong Private Limited companies must have their annual financial statements audited by a Hong Kong registered CPA. There is no small company audit exemption in Hong Kong. The audit is required every year regardless of company size or activity level. Audit costs typically range from HKD 8,000–25,000+ per year. CompanyVista coordinates the audit with registered HK CPA firms — this is a Misc Charge at exact cost. This is one of the reasons some founders choose to incorporate in Hong Kong rather than Singapore — both require mandatory audit, making the cost differential negligible, while HK has other structural advantages such as no nominee director requirement.
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? +
Bookkeeping is the process of accurately recording every financial transaction — sales, purchases, payments, receipts, bank reconciliations — in the correct accounts for the correct period. It is the foundation. Accounting interprets, classifies and summarises that data into meaningful financial reports — Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements, management accounts and annual statutory accounts. Put simply: bookkeeping captures the data; accounting turns it into information you can use to run and grow your business. Both are required — you cannot prepare useful financial reports from poor bookkeeping.
What accounting software does CompanyVista use? +
CompanyVista works with all major cloud accounting platforms: Xero (best for UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand), QuickBooks Online (best for USA and Canada), Zoho Books (best for India and UAE), Sage Business Cloud (UK and Europe, MTD compliant) and Wave (free option for very small businesses). If you already use a platform, we work within it. If you are starting fresh, we recommend the best option for your jurisdiction and business type. You always retain full access to your own accounting software and data — there is no lock-in.
How are accounting fees structured? +
Bookkeeping and management accounts are priced on a monthly retainer based on transaction volume, number of bank accounts, payment platforms used and services in scope. Annual statutory accounts and audit coordination are priced separately — typically as a fixed annual fee quoted upfront. All fees are confirmed in a written quote before any payment. CompanyVista does not charge "additional work" surprises at year-end for items that were always within the agreed scope.
When must annual accounts be filed in the UK? +
UK private limited companies must file their annual accounts with Companies House within 9 months of the financial year-end. For example, a company with a 31 December year-end must file by 30 September of the following year. Penalties apply for late filing — starting at GBP 150 for up to 1 month late, rising to GBP 1,500 for over 6 months. Small companies (meeting 2 of 3 criteria: turnover < GBP 10.2M, balance sheet < GBP 5.1M, employees < 50) are exempt from the audit requirement. CompanyVista files UK annual accounts with Companies House as part of the annual accounting service.
Does a dormant or inactive company still need accounts? +
In most jurisdictions, yes — even if your company has no trading activity, annual accounts and/or a confirmation statement (UK) or annual return (Singapore) must still be filed. UK: dormant companies can file simplified accounts, but must still file. Singapore: even dormant companies require annual audited accounts and an ACRA annual return. Hong Kong: even dormant companies require annual audited accounts. USA: LLCs with no activity may still require a state report and federal tax return depending on state. CompanyVista advises on the specific requirements for dormant companies in your jurisdiction.
Can CompanyVista handle bookkeeping for companies in multiple countries? +
Yes — this is one of CompanyVista's key advantages. If you have companies in multiple jurisdictions (e.g. a US LLC, a UK LTD and a Singapore Pte Ltd), CompanyVista provides bookkeeping and accounts for all entities through one team, one portal and one invoice. Each entity's books are maintained in the appropriate accounting software and per the local accounting standards. Consolidated management accounts across all group entities are available on request.
Is UAE corporate tax applicable to free zone companies? +
The UAE introduced corporate tax of 9% on profits above AED 375,000 from June 2023. Free zone companies may qualify for a 0% preferential rate if they meet the "qualifying free zone person" conditions — including having substance in the free zone, deriving "qualifying income" and not opting into the standard tax regime. Meeting these conditions requires proper accounting records and annual corporate tax returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). CompanyVista handles UAE corporate tax accounting and FTA return preparation as part of the UAE accounting service.
Does CompanyVista provide financial statements for fundraising or investor due diligence? +
Yes — management accounts and annual statutory accounts prepared by CompanyVista are suitable for presentation to investors, lenders and acquirers. For formal fundraising rounds or M&A transactions, audited financial statements (where the audit is conducted by a separate registered auditor) carry more weight. For Singapore and Hong Kong companies, audited accounts are mandatory and therefore always available. CompanyVista can also prepare financial projections and budget vs actual variance reports as part of the management accounting service.
Accounting & Bookkeeping

Clean Books Every Month —
Free Written Quote

Tell us your company jurisdiction, transaction volume and what you need — monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, annual statutory accounts or all three. Written quote within 4 hours. No commitment.

50+ countries — one team CPA · EA · CAA credentialed Xero · QuickBooks · Zoho SG & HK audit coordination Deadlines never missed Written quote before payment

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services — 50+ Countries, 2025 Guide

CompanyVista provides professional bookkeeping, management accounts and annual statutory accounts for companies in 50+ countries — including the UK (Companies House filing, UK GAAP, MTD-compliant VAT returns), Singapore (ACRA annual accounts, mandatory audit coordination by registered Singapore public accountant, Singapore FRS), Hong Kong (Companies Registry annual accounts, mandatory audit by registered HK CPA, HKFRS), USA (federal and state tax returns, US GAAP), UAE (corporate tax returns to FTA, IFRS), Australia (ATO returns, AASB standards) and more. Monthly bookkeeping is performed using Xero, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, Sage or Wave with direct bank feeds. Management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) are delivered monthly or quarterly. Annual statutory accounts are prepared per local accounting standards and filed within statutory deadlines.

Two jurisdictions require mandatory annual audit for every company — Singapore and Hong Kong — with no small company exemption. Singapore Pte Ltds must be audited annually by a registered Singapore public accountant (typically SGD 2,000–8,000+). Hong Kong Private Limited companies must be audited annually by a Hong Kong registered CPA (typically HKD 8,000–25,000+). This is a significant ongoing cost that founders must budget for when choosing these jurisdictions. CompanyVista coordinates mandatory audits with registered local auditor partners — this is a Misc Charge passed through at exact cost. By contrast, UK small companies are exempt from audit (2 of 3 thresholds: turnover < GBP 10.2M, assets < GBP 5.1M, staff < 50). UAE free zone companies are generally not required to audit (DIFC and ADGM are exceptions). BVI and Cayman offshore companies have no mandatory audit requirement.

CompanyVista's accounting team is led by a CPA, EA (IRS Enrolled Agent) and CAA (Certified Acceptance Agent) — providing genuine accounting advisory alongside bookkeeping services. Bookkeeping flows directly into VAT/GST return preparation, corporate tax return preparation and compliance filings — handled by the same team with no handoffs between providers. All fees are confirmed in a written quote before any payment. Monthly retainers are based on transaction volume and services in scope.

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