Initial Setup

Before creating invoices or managing stock, you need to configure your company's basic information. This step is normally done automatically when your account is created, but you can change these settings at any time.

Home > Settings > Company

1. Review company information

1. Go to the search bar and type Company
2. Click on your company name in the list
3. Check the following fields:

• Company Name — The legal name of your business
• Abbreviation — Short code used in document numbers (e.g., PW for Prestige Woodworks)
• Country — Determines tax rules and chart of accounts
• Default Currency — XAF, XOF, NGN, GHS, or KES depending on your country
• Domain — Your line of business (Distribution, Services, Retail, etc.)

2. OHADA chart of accounts

SawaSuite uses the OHADA chart of accounts (Syscohada) by default for countries in the CEMAC and WAEMU zones. This chart complies with the accounting standards in force in Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and other OHADA countries.

INFO

The chart of accounts is configured automatically when your workspace is created. You normally do not need to modify it.

3. Fiscal year

The fiscal year is created automatically. To verify or create a new one:

1. Search for Fiscal Year
2. Check that the current year is listed
3. If needed, create a new fiscal year with the start and end dates

4. System settings

Some system settings depend on your plan:

Setting	Starter	Professional	Business
Multi-currency	No	Yes	Yes
Perpetual inventory	No	Yes	Yes
Negative stock	No	No	Yes

These settings are applied automatically based on your plan.

5. Warehouses

Each company has a default warehouse. Depending on your plan:

• Starter — 1 warehouse maximum
• Professional / Business — Unlimited warehouses

To create an additional warehouse:

1. Search for Warehouse
2. Click + Add a Warehouse
3. Fill in the name and company
4. Save

Next step

Your company is set up. Add your first items →