Delaware LLC for bookkeeping services: structuring your accounting practice

Why bookkeepers form Delaware LLCs

Many bookkeeping service providers serve US small businesses remotely. Delaware LLC provides US business entity, US bank account, and US tax structure that simplifies client onboarding (US clients prefer working with US entities).

Client contracts in LLC name; payments to LLC's US bank account; no FX friction for US-USD billing.

Industry-specific considerations

Professional liability insurance: bookkeeping has lower professional-liability risk than CPA work; insurance still recommended. $500K-$1M policy typically $500-1,500/year.

Software: QuickBooks Online and Xero accept LLCs without issue. Pricing tier scales with client count.

Common service tiers

Monthly bookkeeping: $300-1,000/month per client. Catch-up bookkeeping: $50-100/hour. Annual cleanup: $1,500-5,000 per client. Most bookkeepers serve 10-30 clients at scale.