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Moving to QuickBooks Online is easy
Changing the way you manage your business can seem like a big step. That’s why we make it easy to make the switch to QuickBooks. Find the freedom and flexibility you need to run your business anytime, anywhere. Import your data from QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, Xero, Sage, Wave or Freshbooks.
Already a QuickBooks Online customer? Learn how to migrate your data.
QuickBooks Online helps you spend more time running your business
Work from anywhere
Run reports, send invoices, organise expenses, and more from any device - PC, Mac, tablet, or phone.
Keep current
From new tax rates to new features, you get all the latest updates without lifting a finger.
Capture receipts on your phone
Snap a photo of your receipt and attach it to any transaction using the QuickBooks mobile app
Backup data automatically
Every time you make a change, we back it up instantly. So you don’t have to.
Share books with your accountant
Your accountant can access your books remotely to help you keep on track and ready for tax time.
Do less data entry
We’ll automatically download and organise your bank and credit card transactions.2
Switching from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online?
Contact our friendly sales team who can guide you through the process.
Let us teach you QuickBooks Online
Once your data is online, hop on a free 1-hour personalised setup call. We'll review your migration, show you around QuickBooks Online, and make sure you can tackle your everyday tasks with confidence.
Access the view you’re used to
With the QuickBooks Online app, you can get a view similar to Desktop that includes keyboard shortcuts, bookmarks, and the ability to flip between tabs and windows.
Freedom to work where you want
Stay in sync with the QuickBooks mobile app and send invoices right from your smartphone. You can also run reports from your phone and get mobile alerts for key events—like when invoices are overdue.
Security for more peace of mind
With QuickBooks Online, get the latest security capabilities and know your data is protected without downloading and installing product updates.
Features built to boost productivity
Skip the manual entry by linking your business bank and credit card accounts to QuickBooks Online. Run custom reports for a quick view of insights that matter most to you.
Switch to QuickBooks Online in three easy steps
Sign up for QuickBooks Online and transfer your financial data via CSV for free. Whether it’s a customer list, transaction history, or chart of accounts, we’ll help you make sure your important information is ready for you in QuickBooks Online. Our dedicated support team helps to make your transition seamless.
1. Choose a plan
Sign up for QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials or Plus.
2. Upload your data
Import your Bank Data,Customers, Suppliers, Chart of Accounts, Products and Services, Invoices and Bills in CSV format.
Review
Review the imported data, reconcile transactions, and complete the migration process.
Already a QuickBooks Online customer? Learn how to migrate your data.
Want it done for you?
If you prefer a hands-off approach to moving your accounting data, QuickBooks offers expert assistance to manage the entire process for you with our data migration software. Our team of specialists can handle the complexities of transferring your financial information, ensuring a smooth and accurate transition to QuickBooks Online. This service is ideal for busy South African business owners who want to save time and ensure a professional setup of their new accounting system.
Choose a plan to suit your business
It's free, quick and easy to move your data.
At QuickBooks, we believe that switching to better accounting software shouldn't come at an additional cost. That's why we offer free data migration from Xero, MYOB, or Reckon to QuickBooks Online for South African businesses. Our efficient process typically completes the accounting transfer within 24 hours, allowing you to quickly transition to your new system with minimal disruption to your business operations.
"Migration from QuickBooks Desktop took no time at all. I went from spending a few hours a week figuring out my accounts, to no more than 30-45 minutes every week."
Ash Read, Full time self-employed
