Books™Bookkeeping and accounting software for South African small businesses
Govchain Books gives South African small businesses one place to send invoices, get paid, reconcile the bank, and file tax with SARS. No complicated accounting software, no expensive bookkeeper.
Bookkeeping is the running record of money in and money out. Accounting is what turns that record into tax returns and financial statements. Most small businesses need both, and getting the bookkeeping wrong makes the accounting expensive. Govchain Books keeps the bookkeeping current as money moves through your accounts, and for businesses on a paid plan it prepares and files company tax returns with SARS.
Smart like an accountant, simple like software.
It does what a bookkeeper does for your day-to-day finances, without the monthly bill.
- Send invoices
Create a professional invoice in under a minute and send it straight from your phone.
- Get paid
Automated reminders chase late payers for you, so you spend less time following up on money you’re owed.
- Automate tax filing
Your books stay in order through the year, so the return is ready when tax is due.
- Access expert tax advice
Talk to a tax practitioner when you need a second opinion on a deduction or a return.
A better way to do your books
An accountant files your tax but won’t send your invoices. Accounting software sends invoices but won’t file your tax. Govchain Books does both.
What Govchain Books does
Invoicing, payments, bank reconciliation, expenses and tax. No accounting experience required to run any of it.
Manage Customers
Send Invoices
Automate Payment Reminders
Accept Payments
Connect Bank Accounts
Auto-Tag Transactions
Capture Expenses
File Taxes
Get Tax Support
Plans and pricing
Start on the free plan while you’re finding your feet. Move to Pro once the business is making money.
- Monitor compliance across government departments.
- Get notifications to stay compliant and on top of filings.
- Track compliance for free, pay only when you file.
- Send professional invoices and track payments.
- Bookkeeping with Govchain Books™.
- SARS tax return submissions handled for you.
- All standard compliance filings kept up to date.
- Direct access to a tax expert.
Here’s why small business owners Govchain
Govchain has helped over 124,000 small business owners in South Africa register and run their companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about Govchain Books™️.
Is Govchain Books accounting software or bookkeeping software?
Does Govchain Books work with SARS?
How is Govchain different from hiring a bookkeeper?
How do I link my bank account?
Can I link multiple bank accounts?
Can Govchain help me maximize my tax deductions?
What payment options can I offer to my customers with Govchain?
Can I migrate my existing bookkeeping records to Govchain?
Is Govchain suitable for a newly registered business?
Ready to get your books in order?
Start a fresh set of books, or bring your existing records across. Either way, you can be set up today.
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