Bookkeeping fees start in the month of registration, not the month you begin trading.
Start point: Both bookkeeping and registered address fees run from the registration month.
Common assumption: That they start when business begins, or when the licence is received.
Put it in writing: It is a contract term, stated clearly at signing.
What most people miss: Client frustration is rarely about the fee. It is about not knowing which day the clock started.
Local rules vary. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing; outcomes rest with the authorities. This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice and does not promise any approval outcome. Fees and processing times are confirmed in a written quotation.