San Francisco, CA
CPA & Outsourced Accounting for San Francisco Tech Companies & Startups
The center of gravity for venture-backed software and AI. We give founders in San Francisco and Silicon Valley institutional-grade accounting, fractional CFO leadership, and tax strategy, with the boutique attention a venture-backed team actually needs.
The San Francisco Market
Built for the way San Francisco tech operates
San Francisco and Silicon Valley founders operate in the highest-stakes funding environment in the world. We help venture-backed startups and growth-stage tech companies build fundraising-ready financials, navigate CA franchise tax and SF gross receipts tax, and structure equity comp and QSBS planning the right way from day one.
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Local Tax Notes
What CA founders need to know
California imposes an $800 minimum franchise tax on most entities, plus an LLC gross receipts fee that scales quickly with revenue.
San Francisco has its own Gross Receipts Tax and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax that apply on top of state taxes.
Equity comp from QSBS-eligible C-corps is a major planning opportunity that is often missed without proactive coordination.
Services for San Francisco Tech
A full finance stack, tailored for startups
From the first 409A through Series C board reporting, one team handles every financial function.
Fractional CFO
Board reporting, runway models, and fundraising prep for seed through Series C.
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Startup Bookkeeping
GAAP-aligned monthly closes by the 15th, ready for investor due diligence.
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Multi-State Payroll
Registration and processing for distributed engineering and GTM teams.
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Tax Planning & R&D Credits
Federal and state R&D credits, equity comp, and proactive tax strategy.
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Advisory & QSBS
Entity structuring, 83(b), QSBS qualification, and M&A diligence support.
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SaaS Metrics & Reporting
ARR, NRR, CAC, payback, and board-ready dashboards.
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Why Murjani CPA
Institutional-grade rigor. Boutique attention.
Senior-led engagements
Your engagement is led by a CPA, not handed off to a junior. Every deliverable is reviewed by a partner.
Remote-first by design
We work the way San Francisco tech works: cloud accounting, secure portals, async updates, and scheduled video reviews.
Built for venture-backed growth
GAAP financials, SaaS metrics, board packages, and data rooms that hold up under investor and acquirer scrutiny.
San Francisco FAQ
Common questions from San Francisco founders
Do you work with San Francisco and Silicon Valley startups remotely?
Yes. We support founders across the Bay Area and nationwide with cloud-based accounting, secure document exchange, and regular video reviews.
Can you help with QSBS qualification for a Delaware C-corp operating in California?
Yes. We help founders document and preserve QSBS eligibility, model the five-year holding period, and coordinate with securities counsel on stock issuances.
Do you handle California franchise tax and the LLC gross receipts fee?
Yes. We manage CA Form 568, Form 100, the $800 minimum franchise tax, and the tiered LLC fee, and we plan ahead to avoid late filing penalties.
Can you produce investor-ready financials for a seed or Series A round?
Yes. Our fractional CFO engagements include GAAP-aligned financial statements, SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC, payback), and data room support for due diligence.
Do you advise on equity compensation for early hires?
Yes. We coordinate with payroll, legal, and 409A providers on ISO/NSO grants, early exercise, 83(b) elections, and the AMT impact on key hires.
Stop Doing It All Yourself
Your Business Deserves
a Real Financial Team
Get a dedicated accounting team, fractional CFO support, and strategic tax planning, all in one engagement. No long-term contracts. Just results.
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