Proudly serving clients across British Columbia

Clear numbers.
Calmer days.

Accurate, dependable bookkeeping and tax support for individuals and growing businesses—with clear answers, thoughtful advice, and a team that truly understands your file.

✓ Personal attention✓ Plain-language advice✓ Over 15 years serving clients

“Your numbers should present a clear picture—not create more questions.”

— Paul J. Garay, Founder
200+clients supported

A better accounting relationship

You don’t need more accounting jargon.
You need plain English.

Whether you run a café, a creative studio, a trade, a professional practice—or simply need help getting caught up on business or personal taxes—Cloud‑Nine brings order to your life and gives you the clear picture.

Real businesses. Real lives.

We understand the way small business actually works.

After a long day of serving customers, you do NOT want to be doing bookkeeping and payroll after dinner! Cloud-Nine brings calm, clarity, and a little breathing room.

See how we can help
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Owners, makers & local teams
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Hands-on businesses
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Personal tax support

How we can help

Support that is there to
support you.

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01

Bookkeeping that stays current

Clear, reliable records and practical support for busy owner-managed businesses.

02

Tax returns without the jargon

Personal and corporate tax preparation explained in plain language, with no last-minute surprises.

03

Payroll & sales taxes

Payroll, GST/PST and remittances handled accurately so deadlines stop living in the back of your mind.

Paul J. Garay, founder of Cloud-Nine Accounting & TaxPractical advice.
Personal service.

Meet Paul

Experienced enough to know the rules. Human enough to listen and understand what you need.

I’ve been helping individuals and small businesses make sense of their numbers since 2010. As a university continuing education instructor, I also know how to explain complex things clearly—without ever making you feel like you should already know the answer.

More about Paul

Who we work with

Small businessesSelf-employed professionalsTrades & contractorsCreative businessesHospitality & retail

Ready when you are

Let’s get the numbers
off your mind.

Tell us what’s going on—no judgment, no pressure. We’ll let you know how we can help.

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