Questions we get asked
Straight answers about how we work, what it costs and what we handle. Don't see yours? Call +1 438-336-1714.
Working with us
Where is ABZ Accounting located?
Our office is at 4080 boul. le Corbusier, Suite 203, Laval, QC H7L 5R2. We serve clients across Canada, mostly online.
Can everything be done online?
Yes. Every service can be done virtually: documents, meetings and signatures are all handled online. Meetings by appointment at our Laval office or online.
Do you work in French and English?
Yes. We work in both languages.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Eastern Time).
Who will handle my file?
Chadi Abi Zeid, the owner, is your point of contact.
How do I get started?
Ask for a fixed quote online or call +1 438-336-1714. We review your situation and send you a price before any work starts.
Pricing →
How much does a bookkeeper cost per month?
At ABZ Accounting, bookkeeping starts at $175 per month. Your fixed monthly price depends on your volume and is confirmed in your quote.
Are there extra fees on top of the quote?
No. You agree to a fixed price before we start, and that is what you pay for the work quoted.
Is the first conversation free?
Asking for a quote is free and without obligation. A one-hour consultation on a specific question is $125.
Bookkeeping →
How much does bookkeeping cost?
Bookkeeping starts at $175 per month. We confirm a fixed monthly price in your quote, based on your volume, so you know the cost before we start.
Do I need to be in Laval?
No. We work with businesses across Canada. Documents, meetings and signatures are all handled online. Meetings by appointment at our Laval office or online.
Can you also handle payroll and year-end?
Yes. The full accounting package, from $250 per month, puts your bookkeeping, payroll and year-end with one team at one fixed monthly price.
Corporate tax →
How is the price set?
Every corporation is different, so we quote a fixed price after looking at your situation. You agree to the price before we start. The full accounting package starts at $250 per month.
Is my corporation too far away?
No. All our services can be done virtually, for corporations anywhere in Canada.
Can you also do my personal return?
Yes. Many owners have us do both, which makes it easier to plan salary and dividends together.
Personal tax →
Do you help self-employed people and freelancers?
Yes. We prepare returns for freelancers, contractors and self-employed professionals across Canada.
How do you protect my personal information?
We treat everything you send as confidential and use it only to prepare your file.
Do I have to come to the office?
No. You can send your documents and approve your return online. Meetings by appointment at our Laval office or online.
Payroll →
Is payroll included in the full package?
Yes. The full accounting package, from $250 per month, covers bookkeeping, payroll and year-end with one team.
Can you run payroll for employees outside Quebec?
We work with businesses across Canada. Tell us where your employees are when you ask for a quote.
Tax planning →
When should I do tax planning?
Before your fiscal year ends. Most savings depend on decisions made before the year closes, not at filing time.
When should my business incorporate?
It depends on your profit, how much you need to live on and your plans. We can work through it in a one-hour tax consultation, and our article on incorporating in Laval is a good place to start.
Financial consulting →
Do I need to be a monthly client?
No. You can start with a one-hour consultation ($125) to talk through a specific question, then decide.
Know your price before we start.
Tell us about your business and we'll send a fixed quote. No obligation, and no surprise invoices later.