Accounting for Startups and SaaS
Serving businesses in Canada
Startups need investor-ready books from the first rupee, dollar or dirham, and they need them without hiring a finance team. SaaS companies add subscription billing, deferred revenue and customers in many tax jurisdictions. Livida sets up clean accounts, keeps compliance current and supports founders through registration, agreements and fundraising preparation.
Who we work with
- Pre-revenue and early-revenue startups
- Funded startups preparing for diligence
- SaaS and subscription software companies
- Founders setting up in India, Singapore, the UAE, the USA or Canada
What makes the accounting different
The points that most often decide whether the books and filings are right for startups and saas. In Canada, indirect tax is GST/HST.
Investor-ready books
Investors and lenders expect timely, accurate financials and clean records during due diligence.
Subscription revenue
Recurring billing, annual plans and refunds need consistent revenue recognition.
Founder and shareholder paperwork
Founders' agreements, share transfers and changes in directors have to be documented and filed correctly.
Selling across borders
Selling software to customers in several countries can create indirect tax obligations in each.
What Livida handles in Canada
Setup and registration
Company formation, Startup India recognition and tax registrations.
Agreements and changes
Founders' agreements, NDAs, share transfers, capital increases and director changes.
Finance and planning
Business plans, virtual CFO support and audit readiness ahead of fundraising.
Compliance and tax
Annual company filings, TDS, GST, and corporate tax returns.
Bookkeeping is available in every market we serve. See the full list of services in Canada or compare countries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get my books ready for fundraising?
Do you help a startup register in a country other than India?
Talk to us about accounting for startups and saas
Tell us about your business and we will outline how Livida can support it.