Outsourced accounting has grown rapidly in Nepal, driven partly by ICAN's Global Accounting Initiative (GAIN), launched in January 2026 to position Nepal as a reliable accounting outsourcing hub. But is it right for your specific business?
What Typically Gets Outsourced
- Day-to-day bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing and statutory filings
- Monthly closes and management reporting
- VAT, TDS, and advance tax filings
What Usually Stays In-House
Strategic financial decisions, budget ownership, and day-to-day operational spending approvals typically remain with the business owner or an internal finance lead, even when the mechanical bookkeeping work is outsourced.
Cost Comparison
A part-time or full-time in-house bookkeeper carries salary, benefits, software licensing, and management overhead. Outsourced arrangements are typically priced as a monthly package scaled to transaction volume — often meaningfully cheaper for small-to-mid-size businesses, though the math flips at larger transaction volumes.
What to Check Before Outsourcing
- Data security practices — your financial data is sensitive
- Turnaround time commitments, especially around filing deadlines
- Whether you'll have a named contact who understands your business, not just a rotating support queue
Company Sathi offers outsourced bookkeeping and accounting scaled to businesses from early-stage startups to established SMEs.
