I do not need payroll.

While I used to have multiple companies, I now am using QuickBooks Pro 2018 purely for my family's personal finances, my wife's psychological practice, and my mother-in-law's personal finances.  So everything is on a cash basis with no inventory.  I realize using QBP for personal finances is a bit of a kludge, but I already owned it and was able to make it work for me.  However, I'm switching CPA's and that CPA wants access to better slice and dice our numbers.  I thought QBO Simple Start, which had no problems pulling in my mother-in-law's finances and then connecting to all of her bank and credit card institutions, was the answer to my dreams.  I hadn't realized how good things could be moving from QBP 2018 to QBO.  I figured I would move my other 2 company files to the same QBO subscription, so I didn't mind paying $30/mo for that kind of convenience - even though I had been paying nothing to maintain QBP 2018.  But having to pay $90/mo for 3 company files, which is $1,080/yr, is just too pricey.  So I'll either have to force the CPA to take a QBP 2018 Portable Company File and use that or I'll need to move to a competing online service that provides better value and flexibility.  Either way, Intuit doesn't win my business.  

So I'll either have to force the CPA to take a QBP 2018 Portable Company File and use that or I'll need to move to a competing online service that provides better value and flexibility.

I'm not sure your current CPA would want you to stick with QB Desktop unless the CPA really needs a client. Switching to another accounting application should be more feasible in your case.

I am just trying to set up quickbooks I bought first for personal use and at a later date to add other companies. I do not have a company name and even if I did it requires the name to be on a list????? I am very worried that I have wasted my money!!!!

no payroll

We understand that every penny counts, Envision. Let me explain why listing the company name is essential when signing up.

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is designed for small businesses. Information such as the full name and company name is necessary, as this will form the basis for branding your business and will be used extensively in your correspondence with customers, including it in the subject line of emailed invoices, statements, on the report, etc.

Since you don't have a company name and this is only for personal use, you can use a sample name (e.g., Personal Company) to proceed. For tracking personal transactions, you can also utilize other products like Mint designed for personal use.

Also, I'm adding this article to help in providing more details about QBO Features: QuickBooks Online FAQ.

Let us know if you have any further questions about listing names. We're here to ensure a prompt response. Take care.

@envisionhope373 

If you need to track your personal finance, I would recommend using QB Desktop with a non subscription license.

we have Quickbooks Online essential plan for 1 one company, now plannig to ad another company. 

so can we manage both companies under same 1 plan or subscription or account even they have different VAT or tax number?

if yes then how ?

Let say when i will login in my account then will able to see my 2 companies and can go each separtaly and manage my account books? 

Hello there,

You can manage multiple companies within your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account, but a separate subscription is needed to accurately manage each company.

For details on how to subscribe, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to this link in your web browser: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/choose-country/.
2. Select your country.
3. Choose the appropriate product. 
4. Select Start Free Trial or Buy Now.
5. On the next screen, you’ll get the option to either continue to create a free trial or buy now for a discounted price.
6. Since you already have an account with Intuit, select Add another company.
7. Enter your Email Address (User ID) and Password.
8. Choose Add new company.

For additional guidance on creating a new company in QBO, you can refer to this article: Create or add another company file to QuickBooks Online.

Once your account is set up, you can seamlessly switch between companies.

That’s all you need to do! If you have more questions about creating a new company, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to assist in any way I can.