“How much should ecommerce accounting cost?” is the question every Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Myntra seller asks — and almost nobody answers with numbers. Firms hide behind “request a quote” because the honest answer depends on volume, channels and returns. This guide gives you the real 2026 ranges, what drives the price up or down, how the options honestly compare — and what OM Accounting charges, so you can compare us against anyone.
The Short Answer: 2026 Price Ranges
- Basic bookkeeping + GST (single marketplace, low volume): ₹8,000–₹15,000/month
- Full ecommerce accounting (multi-marketplace, settlement reconciliation, monthly P&L): ₹15,000–₹40,000/month
- Multi-channel + inventory/COGS + MIS reporting: ₹35,000–₹75,000/month
- Virtual CFO services (cash-flow planning, investor-ready reporting, pricing decisions): ₹25,000–₹1,00,000/month — see our Virtual CFO services
If a quote is far below these ranges, ask what is excluded — usually settlement reconciliation, the single most valuable part. If far above, ask what extra outcome justifies it.
What Drives the Price
- Order volume: reconciliation is per-transaction work. 500 orders/month and 50,000 orders/month are different jobs.
- Number of channels: each marketplace has its own settlement format, fee logic and reports; D2C (Shopify/WooCommerce) adds payment-gateway reconciliation.
- Returns rate: a fashion brand at 35% returns needs roughly double the transaction work of an electronics seller at 8%.
- Inventory complexity: SKU count, warehouses, FBA vs self-ship, and whether COGS is tracked per SKU.
- GST footprint: multi-state registrations (FBA states) multiply filings and reconciliations.
- Reporting depth: compliance-only is cheapest; channel-wise P&L and MIS cost more and are worth more.
Comparing Your Options Honestly
| Option | Typical cost | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local CA (generalist) | ₹5,000–₹20,000/mo | Cheap; familiar; handles notices | Rarely reconciles settlements; no channel P&L; year-end orientation |
| Freelance accountant | ₹8,000–₹25,000/mo | Flexible; dedicated | Leave/attrition risk; limited marketplace depth; no backup |
| In-house accountant | ₹35,000–₹60,000/mo loaded | On-site; dedicated | Salary + PF + software + attrition; still needs CA review; doesn’t scale at sale peaks |
| Specialist ecommerce firm (OM) | ₹15,000–₹75,000/mo by scope | Reconciliation + P&L + MIS included; team not a person; marketplace-native systems | Virtual, not on-site |
What OM Accounting Charges
Our retainers follow the ranges above, fixed monthly, no hourly billing. Every engagement starts with a free settlement health check — because most sellers discover ₹10,000+/month in unexplained deductions before they ever pay us anything. Example: a Jaipur fashion brand on Amazon + Myntra + Shopify, ~6,000 orders/month, 30% returns, pays roughly ₹35,000–₹45,000/month with OM — less than one loaded in-house salary (₹45,000+), with a team and reconciliation systems included.
Is It Worth It? The Math That Matters
Unreconciled marketplace leakage typically runs 2–5% of marketplace revenue. On ₹20 lakh/month of sales, that’s ₹40,000–₹1,00,000 a year walking out through wrong fee slabs, fees kept on refunded orders and shipping overcharges. Good accounting doesn’t cost money at scale — it finds it. See the evidence in our Marketplace Fee Leak Report 2026, and our Ecommerce Accounting Services page for what’s included in a full engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do most firms hide pricing behind “request a quote”?
Partly because scope genuinely varies; partly because opacity favours the seller of services, not the buyer. Use the ranges here to sanity-check any quote you receive — including ours.
Are there setup or onboarding fees?
Sometimes, for historical cleanup (e.g., a year of unreconciled settlements). Always quoted after the free health check, before you commit to anything.
Is GST filing and TDS extra?
Within OM retainers, marketplace GST filing and routine compliance are inside the monthly fee — ask other providers explicitly, as many bill them separately.
Can I start small and scale?
Yes. Many clients start with reconciliation + GST and add MIS/CFO layers as volume grows.
Get a Free Settlement Health Check and a Fixed Quote
Get a free settlement health check and a fixed monthly quote — no hourly surprises. Call +91 80944 44888 · cs@omaccounting.in