See how OCTIS compares.
A traditional firm, an online provider, an in-house accountant and OCTIS, set against the same criteria.
The typical market fee, band by band
What accounting commonly costs in each turnover band.
Monthly accounting, fee per month
Yearly accounting, fee per year
Market average is as estimated by OCTIS, by turnover band. Each chart has its own scale. The market average for a dormant company is RM 600 a year. Fees exclude disbursements and indirect tax.
OCTIS: 10–30% less than what you pay now — send us your current bill.
Found a lower fee? Send us the fee note.
Send us your current bill. We price based on it — 10–30% off, until 31 Dec 2026.
Side by side, on what matters
| What matters | OCTIS | Traditional accounting firm | Online accounting provider | In-house accountant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How the fee is set | Priced from your current bill | Quoted after review; commonly by time | Published; commonly by number of transactions | Salary, statutory contributions and overhead |
| Fee known in advance | Before the year begins | After quotation | Until transaction volume changes | Varies with overtime and rework |
| Price commitment | 10–30% below your current fee note | Commonly none | Commonly none | Not applicable |
| Who holds the statutory dates | OCTIS, where appointed company secretary | Commonly a separate company secretary | Varies by provider | Whoever is available |
| Accounting timetable | Set backwards from filing dates | Begins when records arrive | Monthly cycle | Set internally |
| Your records | Secured data room; exportable at any time | Adviser's files and e-mail | Provider's platform | Fully internal |
| Audit readiness | Schedules formatted for auditors | Schedules prepared for the auditor | Varies by provider | Usually rebuilt at audit |
| Cover when someone leaves | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Backlog until a replacement is hired |
Entries for other providers describe common practice; individual firms vary.
Is outsourcing right for you?
Outsourcing usually suits
- Small, medium-sized or owner-managed businesses in Malaysia
- Companies spending RM 3,000 or more a month on an in-house accounting position
- Companies that have outgrown their current arrangement, or whose accounts are behind
- Companies with a tax or LHDN deadline coming up
- Owners who do the accounting themselves today
An in-house team usually suits
- Listed companies that need a full statutory audit function
- Companies that need someone on site every day
- Companies with an established finance team of three or more
Questions, answered
What is OCTIS?
OCTIS does your accounting and bookkeeping, audit and tax. Licensed accountants check the work, and company secretary services are available on the same account.
Is the lowest price guarantee real? How does it work?
Yes. Where a current fee note shows a lower fee than the OCTIS fee, send it to us. We price based on it — 10–30% off, until 31 Dec 2026. Send the fee note by WhatsApp to 011-2429 7825.
Is the money-back guarantee real? How does it work?
Yes, on every OCTIS service. Ask in writing within 30 days of paying. Read the Money-Back Guarantee terms
How does OCTIS help me get more done?
One app and one chat instead of a firm for each service. You upload a document once, and you see where every order stands without asking.
How does OCTIS help me cut extra costs?
We automate the whole process, so your company's compliance and the back-and-forth cost less to run. That is why we can charge less and deliver faster. A live company health check in the app also shows where you are spending more than you should, alerts you, and suggests a better option that costs less.
How does OCTIS help me keep risk under control?
Reminders for your company's deadlines, so nothing is missed, and a professional legal team when you need one.
Is everything in OCTIS done by AI?
No. Licensed professionals do the work. AI helps them work faster, and helps you understand and analyse your own company quickly.