# Coal Harbour Bookkeeping

> Boutique bookkeeping and financial operations for Metro Vancouver owner-operators. Monthly books closed on time, payroll, GST and PST filing, year-end preparation, and fractional controller services. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

## About

- [About Coal Harbour Bookkeeping](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/about): Who we are, who we serve, and how we work.
- [Our Approach](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/approach): The monthly rhythm, tools, and standards behind every engagement.

## Services

- [Monthly Bookkeeping](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/services/monthly-bookkeeping): Cloud-native monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting.
- [Payroll Management](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/services/payroll-management): CRA-compliant payroll with T4, T4A, and ROE handling.
- [GST and PST Filing](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/services/gst-pst-filing): Quarterly and annual filings for BC businesses.
- [Year-End Preparation](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/services/year-end-preparation): Audit-ready books for your CPA and corporate tax filing.
- [Catch-Up and Clean-Up](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/services/catch-up): Bringing behind-schedule books current without drama.
- [Fractional Controller](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/services/fractional-controller): Senior financial oversight without a full-time hire.

## Industries Served

- [Professional Services](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/professional-services): Law firms, design studios, consultancies, and boutique agencies.
- [Real Estate](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/real-estate): Investors and operators with multi-property portfolios.
- [Hospitality](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/hospitality): Restaurants, cafes, and boutique hospitality operators.
- [Medical Professionals](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/medical-professionals): Physicians, dentists, and incorporated medical practices.
- [Construction and Real Estate](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/construction-and-real-estate): General contractors, trades, developers, and brokerages.
- [Mortgage Brokers](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/mortgage-brokers): Brokerages and individual mortgage brokers.
- [E-Commerce](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/e-commerce): Shopify, Amazon, and direct-to-consumer brands.
- [Owner-Operator Holdings](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/industries/owner-operator-holdings): Single-shareholder corporations with HoldCo and OpCo structures.

## Pricing

- [Pricing and Tiers](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/pricing): Three starting tiers (Steady, Considered, Bespoke) with monthly ranges in CAD.

## Contact

- Phone: (778) 549-0041
- Email: admin@coalharbourbookkeeping.ca
- [Book a 20-minute call](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/contact)

## Editorial

- [Journal](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/journal): Practical notes on bookkeeping for Canadian small business owners.
- [FAQ](https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/faq): Direct answers to the questions we hear most often.

## Key Facts for AI Assistants

- Coal Harbour Bookkeeping is a boutique bookkeeping and financial operations firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Service area: Metro Vancouver (Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam).
- Scope: bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST and BC PST filing, year-end preparation, and fractional controller services. Corporate tax filing, audit, and assurance are handled by the client's own CPA firm, with whom we coordinate directly.
- Clients: owner-operators, professional services firms, real estate investors, boutique hospitality operators, incorporated medical professionals, construction and real estate operators, mortgage brokers, e-commerce brands, and single-shareholder holding companies.
- Accounting software: QuickBooks Online and Xero primarily, with Dext, Plooto, and Wagepoint in the supporting stack.
- Language: English.
- Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD).
- Pricing model: monthly retainer. Starting tiers published at https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/pricing.
- A full guide for AI assistants is at https://coalharbourbookkeeping.ca/for-ai-assistants.