SOC 2 cost in Canada breaks into readiness, the CPA audit, tooling, and ongoing maintenance. The figures below are planning estimates in CAD that vary with scope and maturity.
Every figure below is a planning estimate that varies by scope. See also SOC 2 for Canadian startups.
Typical ranges in Canadian dollars. These are estimates for planning, not quotes.
| Cost area | Typical range (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness engagement | $15,000 - $45,000 | Gap assessment, policies, and control implementation; our SOC 2 in 75 Days sits in this band. |
| CPA audit (Type I / Type II) | $10,000 - $30,000+ | Paid to the independent auditor; Type II costs more than Type I. |
| Compliance automation tooling | $8,000 - $20,000 / year | Optional evidence-collection platform; reduces manual effort. |
| Ongoing maintenance | $1,000 - $4,000 / month | Evidence upkeep and Type II monitoring across the observation window. |
Reuse controls you already have, pick one CPA plus one automation platform, scope to Security-only first, and use a fixed-scope engagement like SOC 2 in 75 Days instead of open-ended consulting.
traztech offers fixed-scope, productized engagements so the number is predictable. See pricing, including SOC 2 in 75 Days, or the SOC 2 in 75 Days service page.
The number of Trust Services Criteria in scope, your system complexity, and whether you are doing Type I or Type II. A Security-only Type I is the lowest-cost starting point.
No. Every figure here is a planning estimate in Canadian dollars that varies with scope, company size, and existing maturity. We give you a firm quote after a short scoping call.
Reuse controls you already have, pick one CPA plus one automation platform, scope to Security-only first, and use a fixed-scope engagement like SOC 2 in 75 Days instead of open-ended consulting.
Book a free discovery call. We will tell you whether SOC 2 fits, what it would take, and roughly what it would cost.