User Guide: Multi-Company in Odoo
One of Odoo’s major advantages is its ability to manage multiple companies within a single database. This can be extremely useful for organizations with subsidiaries or affiliates, as it allows them to maintain a centralized system while giving each company the flexibility to operate independently.
In this article, we’ll take a look at how to use Odoo’s multi-company feature and some of the benefits it can offer your business.

How do I use Odoo's Multi-Company feature?
To start, you'll need to create a new database for each company you want to include in your multi-company setup. You can do this from the "Create Database" page in the Odoo web interface. Once you have created all the databases, you will need to enable the multi-company feature in each one. This can be done from the "Settings" menu in the Odoo web interface.
Once you've enabled the multi-company feature, you can add companies to your settings from the "Manage Companies" menu. Just click the "Create" button and enter the required information. To switch between companies, click the company name in the top bar of the screen; this will display the companies you use.
After adding all your companies, you'll need to assign users to each one, which can serve as a security measure. You can do this from the "Users" menu. Simply select the user you want to assign to a company, and then click the "Edit" button. From there, you can select the company the user should have access to from the "Company" dropdown menu.
Benefits of using Odoo's Multi-Company feature
Now that you've set up your multi-company account, you can start using it to your advantage.
One of the most useful things you can do is use different logos for each company. You can do this from the "Companies" menu. Simply select the company for which you want to change the logo and click the "Edit" button. From there, you can upload a new logo by clicking the "Upload Logo" button.
Another great way to take advantage of Odoo's multi-company feature is use different currencies for each company. You can do this from the "Companies" menu. Simply select the company for which you want to change the currency, and then click the "Edit" button. From there, you can select the new currency from the "Currency" drop-down menu.
Finally, you can apply different tax rates for each company. You can do this from the "Companies" menu. Simply select the company for which you want to change the tax rate and click the "Edit" button. From there, you can enter the new tax rate in the "Tax Rate" field.
As you can see, Odoo's multi-company software feature offers a host of benefits for businesses with multiple subsidiaries or branches. You can make your business more efficient and save money.
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