OK I am creating a new company with the same profile.

I have named the company file name with an added "2"

I think there will be an error message if the program has problems with the similar profiles of two companies

There is no problem with Sage 50 having two companies with similar names. It cannot handle two companies with the same name. When you import a chart of accounts into a new company you will have to set up all the linkages between accounts for the various modules. These are not set up 'automatically' because you have different account numbers. Under the Set Up tab I would start at the top and work down through each sub tab to fill in the blanks. When setting up the taxes there is a way to do this that will assist with the filing for the rebates without further calculations. Also, if using the payroll module you will have to set each of the income and expense accounts so that the proper reporting is in place for the government forms.

When fully set up and running with the new company you may wish to remove the original company. While Sage 50 can handle having both in the file, you may pick the wrong one without thinking about it.

Hi Cantravel18,

In addition to Alwyn's great response, here's some resources:

Thank you both to Alwyn and Erzsi!   I am working through it slowly, and am confident I will get it set up properly.

Very much appreciated.

"Cantravel"