{"id":94713,"date":"2026-04-10T13:55:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/how-much-will-an-accountant-cost-for-a-sole-proprietor-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:26:08","slug":"how-much-will-an-accountant-cost-for-a-sole-proprietor-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/blog\/how-much-will-an-accountant-cost-for-a-sole-proprietor-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How much will an accountant cost for a sole proprietor in 2026? (Price comparison + alternatives)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many start-ups and sole proprietors, this remains a key question: what will the price of an accountant be in 2026, and what alternatives are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you\u2019ll find a clear summary of realistic prices, as well as options for doing some or all of your own bookkeeping using tools such as Dexxter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What determines the price of an accountant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The price of an accountant depends mainly on four factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The amount of invoices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The more invoices you receive or send, the more work there is for your accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The complexity of your business activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For example, overseas purchases, investments, vehicles, grants, multiple VAT rules\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How much you do yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those who process their own invoices or scan receipts usually pay less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The accountant\u2019s experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A junior accountant costs less than a tax expert or an accountant who provides strategic advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much will an accountant\/bookkeeper cost for a sole proprietor in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: a fixed price quarterly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many accountancy firms now use a fixed formula<\/strong> in their pricing, a subscription model, so to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as you pay a fixed monthly price for your Netflix subscription, you can do the same for (some) accountants. The accountant then calculates the average annual price and spreads this proportionally over monthly or quarterly invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantage is that, as an entrepreneur, you know what the cost of your accounting will be and can spread this neatly over monthly or quarterly payments. Attention! If your accountant has extra work due to unique circumstances, it is of course possible that these additional services will be charged as a surcharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2: Based on an hourly rate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an alternative to the fixed-fee formula, you have time-and-materials billing. Hourly billing, so to speak. When your accountant performs services, they will charge for them based on their time records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gives you the advantage of having a clearer understanding of how much work your accountant is doing and when. The downside of this approach is that your accountant\u2019s invoice may suddenly be significantly higher than your usual average, for example, during the period when they are preparing your personal income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most accountants are increasingly selecting a fixed-fee arrangement. This has the advantage of clarity. As an accountant, you know exactly what turnover you will achieve, so you can plan accordingly. It also offers the advantage of clarity in the relationship with the business owner, who can immediately estimate the annual cost, meaning the invoiced fees are often less likely to be questioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, you can expect roughly the following in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>\ud83d\udcbc Sole proprietor as a secondary occupation<\/td>\ud83d\udcbc Sole proprietor as a main occupation<\/td><\/tr>
Per month<\/td> \u20ac50 – \u20ac120 per month <\/td>\u20ac70 – \u20ac180 per month<\/td><\/tr>
Per year <\/td>\u20ac600 – \u20ac1,440 per year <\/td>\u20ac840 – \u20ac2,160 per year <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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This usually includes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n