Monthly compliance retainer
One fixed monthly fee covering bookkeeping, sales tax, withholding and reminders for your business.
Overview
One fixed monthly fee covering bookkeeping, sales tax, withholding statements, payroll support and deadline reminders, with a named person looking after your business.
Why it matters
A monthly retainer gives you a finance team without the overhead: books, tax, sales tax, payroll and SECP filings handled on a calendar, with one point of contact and no missed deadlines.
Who needs this
- Growing businesses without an in-house accountant
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1OnboardingTAXWORK
Records, registrations and deadlines reviewed.
1–2 weeks - 2Monthly serviceTAXWORK
Books, returns and statements handled each month.
Ongoing - 3Quarterly reviewTAXWORK
Results, tax position and planning discussed.
Quarterly
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- All monthly and quarterly filings
- Monthly report
- Priority access
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- None of the deadlines are missed while we hold your records on time
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Books kept only at year end, so tax and payroll figures are guessed
- Salary tax not deducted or deposited monthly
- Bank, cash and payable balances that never reconcile
- Financial statements that do not match the tax return
Included in our fee
- Monthly bookkeeping in the software you prefer
- Bank and ledger reconciliations
- Payroll, salary slips and withholding statements
- Monthly management summary and year-end statements
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Sales Tax Act 1990
- Income Tax Ordinance 2001
Questions
How long does it take?
Ongoing monthly. Step by step: Onboarding (1–2 weeks), Monthly service (Ongoing), Quarterly review (Quarterly).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
None of the deadlines are missed while we hold your records on time.
Can we cancel?
Yes, with notice as agreed in the engagement letter.
What does the retainer include?
We agree the scope with you, usually bookkeeping, monthly tax filings, payroll and an annual return.
Is the fee fixed?
Yes. A fixed monthly fee is quoted upfront for the agreed scope.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.