Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise

At Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise, we don’t just balance books; we help families and businesses build legacies that outlast every tax year.

Dr SJ Chiromo (PhD), CEO of Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise

Welcome to the Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise, a structured opportunity to generate income through a professionally designed business model. We are introducing a distinctive franchise framework intended to support the systematic development and progression of your professional career. We value your interest in the Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise and appreciate your consideration of this model as a potential avenue for long-term professional growth.

Franchise Information

View the informational video below to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise opportunity.

Services of
Tax Legacy Accountants

Tax Legacy Accountants is a well-established accounting and tax practice that delivers financial accounting, tax compliance and planning, payroll, and business advisory solutions. Recognised by the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT), the firm also offers workplace-based training for SAIT Tax Technician and Tax Professional learnership programmes.

Equatorial Chartered Institute of Commerce (ECIC) – Tertiary Institution of Tax Legacy Accountants

To address critical skills shortages in accounting, taxation, financial management, and entrepreneurship in South Africa and across Africa, the firm established the Equatorial Chartered Institute of Commerce (ECIC), a tertiary institution accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). ECIC offers QCTO-accredited Tax Professional programmes, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)-accredited Accounting Technician programmes, and related qualifications. After completing their theoretical studies, learners complete practical and workplace-based modules at Tax Legacy Accountants and maintain logbooks under the supervision of Dr S. J. Chiromo (PhD).

The launch of the Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise model

To tackle high unemployment, grow the pool of accounting and tax professionals, and provide structured technical experience to recent graduates, Tax Legacy Accountants has launched the Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise model, which allows both graduates and individuals without prior tax experience to join the franchise and benefit from its professional, developmental, and entrepreneurial support.

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Comparative advantages of a Tax Legacy Accountants franchise over other accountancy franchise models

Tax Legacy Accountants offers several advantages over other accountancy franchises.

Our flexible franchise agreement lets you cancel anytime with no further obligations.
Our licensing fees are among the lowest in South Africa’s accounting franchise industry.
We help individuals with no prior accounting or tax experience qualify as Certified Accountants and Tax Practitioners through our Tax Professional and Accounting Technician programmes, delivered by the Equatorial Chartered Institute of Commerce (ECIC), accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Instead of a typical 10% turnover-based royalty, we charge a fixed monthly royalty for ongoing technical support, training, and marketing, regardless of your income.
Tax Legacy Accountants is the only accounting and tax firm that owns its own tertiary training institution, ECIC, through which franchisees receive professional training and certification as Accountants and Tax Practitioners.
ECIC graduates are placed directly into Tax Legacy Accountants learnerships to complete all practical and workplace-based training, including logbook requirements, so they do not need to secure external placements.

Ongoing technical support from PhD-level accounting and tax specialists

Tax Legacy Accounting is directed by professionals with advanced qualifications in accounting and taxation. The founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr S. J. Chiromo, holds two doctoral degrees: a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accountancy with a specialisation in Taxation and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Studies with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship. He is a certified accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser and is registered with several recognised professional bodies in the domains of taxation and accounting.

Tax Legacy Accountants franchise investment cost

The cost structure includes a license fee of:

R100 000, payable either in a lump sum or via an instalment plan: 60% upfront and 40% over six months.
A monthly fee of R2 500 is payable for technical support and marketing services from head office.

Equipment needed to run a Tax Legacy Accountants franchise

Required resources include:

Reliable laptops and a printer.
A designated office space (initially, a home office can be used).
Personnel with accounting and tax expertise, or support from head office if unavailable.
Professional accounting and tax software for bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll, and tax returns.

Business structures for Tax Legacy Accountants franchises

Our franchisees may register a juristic entity with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) or operate in their individual capacity, but in all cases, you must trade under our brand name, for example: Tax Legacy Accountants – Johannesburg Central; Tax Legacy Accountants – Pretoria East; Tax Legacy Accountants – Sandton.

Benefits of a Tax Legacy Accountants Franchise

Here are key advantages of becoming Tax Legacy Accountants Franchisee:

Established Brand & Credibility

Working under the well-known Tax Legacy Accountants brand makes it easier to gain client trust than starting from scratch.

Strong Brand Image

Our strong brand image enhances our marketing and supports premium pricing.

Proven Business Model

Tax Legacy Accountants will provide a clear operational framework covering service offerings, pricing, workflows, and quality standards.

Training & Ongoing Support in Accounting, Tax, and Entrepreneurship

Core instruction on tax law, accounting standards, software, and daily operations; ongoing updates when rules change (tax, compliance, reporting); and access to helpdesks, technical specialists, and, in some cases, legal support.

Marketing & Lead Generation

Tax Legacy Accountants runs national and regional advertising to support all franchisees, provides ready‑to‑use marketing assets (brochures, social media templates, website and SEO support), and supplies franchisees with direct leads from central enquiries to boost revenue.

Technology & Systems

Our franchisees access professional tax and accounting software at negotiated, often reduced, rates, plus integrated CRM, document management, and workflow platforms. Data security, backups, and IT support are also managed or overseen by the head office.

Easier Compliance Management

Regular technical bulletins and templates to keep up with changing tax laws; standardised engagement letters, checklists, and procedures; reduced regulatory risk through a proven framework.

Accelerated Launch and Lower Setup Costs

Standardised business plan templates, site selection guidance, branding frameworks, and interior fit‑out specifications shorten the time to gain operational knowledge and free more managerial resources for direct client service.

Peer Network & Best Practices

Join a community of Tax Legacy Accountants franchisees to share solutions on staffing, pricing, specialised services, and marketing, and access conferences, webinars, and online forums for ongoing professional growth.

Exit Value

Selling a Tax Legacy Accountants franchise may be easier because it uses an established brand, proven systems, recurring income, and potential buyers may come from within the wider franchise network.