BGC (previously Braude Gordon & Co.)

For more than seven decades, BGC (previously Braude Gordon & Co.) has been a trusted name in accounting and finance in Claremont, Cape Town. Established in 1950, the firm has grown alongside generations of clients, evolving from a traditional auditing practice into a comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory partner for businesses and individuals across the Western Cape and beyond. From their offices at 200 Main Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, BGC combines long-standing professional experience with an up-to-date understanding of South Africa’s regulatory and tax environment.

BGC focuses particularly on non-listed and family-owned businesses, supporting owners, directors, and entrepreneurs through every stage of the business lifecycle, from start-up and growth to succession and estate planning. The firm also assists individuals, professionals, and families with personal tax, wills and trusts, and estate administration. Clients value BGC’s independent and dependable approach, where robust technical expertise is balanced with practical, commercially minded advice.

Whether you are a small business in Claremont, a growing company in greater Cape Town, or a family looking for structured estate and tax planning, BGC offers a focused, partner-led service that is tailored to your circumstances and ambitions.

Services & Specialties

As a full-service accounting and finance firm in Claremont, BGC provides a suite of integrated services designed to cover the critical financial, tax, and compliance needs of modern businesses and individuals. Core services include Accounting & Bookkeeping, Assurance: Audits and Independent Reviews, Taxation Consulting, Payroll, and Company Secretarial Services, supported by specialised advisory in Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals, as well as Wills & Trusts.

Through its Accounting & Bookkeeping services, BGC offers an outsourced alternative to in-house finance functions. The team works with most common accounting packages and can either manage the full capture of financial data from source documents or provide higher-level oversight and review of your existing processes. The firm’s audit and assurance specialists deliver Audits and Independent Reviews that prioritise independence, sound methodology, and appropriate corporate governance, regardless of the size of the entity.

Beyond the core compliance functions, BGC’s Taxation Consulting Services help clients navigate complex South African tax legislation, addressing the ever-present question of how business and personal decisions affect tax outcomes. With deep experience in payroll administration, the firm reduces the time and risk associated with managing payroll in-house, while Company Secretarial Services ensure that statutory records, resolutions, and changes are properly maintained and documented. The team’s work in Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals builds on long-standing relationships with clients, assisting them as they buy, sell, or restructure businesses, and the Wills & Trusts services provide continuity between business planning, personal wealth, and estate administration.

Why Choose BGC (previously Braude Gordon & Co.)

• Established since 1950: Decades of experience in audit, tax, and advisory services in Cape Town, with a long history of supporting family-owned and non-listed businesses.
• Independent and dependable: A focus on objective, methodical audits and independent reviews and advice that prioritises proper governance and long-term financial health.
• Comprehensive, integrated services: From accounting and bookkeeping to tax consulting, payroll, company secretarial services, mergers and acquisitions, and wills and trusts, clients can access multiple disciplines under one roof.
• Strong focus on non-listed and family businesses: Tailored support for owner-managed businesses that need practical guidance on growth, succession, and compliance.
• Ease of outsourcing key functions: Businesses can confidently outsource complex areas such as payroll administration, statutory secretarial requirements, and day-to-day bookkeeping to experienced professionals.
• Accessible team and resources: A dedicated team based in Claremont, Cape Town, supported by regularly updated online tax guides and resources through the firm’s website, www.bgc.co.za.

Location & Accessibility

BGC is located at 200 Main Rd in Claremont, Cape Town, a central and well-known commercial corridor in the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape. The Claremont area is a major business and retail hub, with easy access from surrounding neighbourhoods and key routes linking to central Cape Town. The firm’s position along Main Road makes it convenient for clients who prefer in-person meetings, with nearby amenities and public transport options that support regular visits from both local and regional clients.

Get in Touch

Businesses and individuals looking for accounting, audit, tax, or advisory services in Claremont, Cape Town can contact BGC (previously Braude Gordon & Co.) via their website at www.bgc.co.za or by phone using the details provided there. Whether you need a dependable auditor, support with tax planning, or guidance on estate and business structuring, the team at BGC is ready to discuss your needs and outline practical next steps.