How Do I Import Data Into My Account?

When setting up a FreshBooks account, you can start afresh, or transfer over existing data from any previous software like QuickBooks or Xero. If you're not a fan of manual entry, Clients, Expenses and Items can be imported by you with the steps below. For Taxes, you can email us the below details and we'll take care of it for you.
 
If you qualify for the Select plan, data conversion from another accounting platform is available as a service as well. For all users, there is the Accounting Data Migration by Relokia App at an additional cost.
 
Below are the types of data FreshBooks can import:
 

Clients

Import Clients using the steps here.
 

Expenses

Import Expenses yourself with the steps here.
 

Items

Import Items using the steps outlined here.
 

Taxes

For Taxes, you can put together a CSV file for each type of data with the required columns below first. Then send this from your owner's email (that matches your account) with written permission for us to upload, to our Support Team here.
Required Fields
  • Tax Name - i.e. 'HST'
  • Percentage - i.e. '13' for a 13% tax
Optional Fields
  • Tax Number - Government-registered tax number
 

Transactions for Bank Reconciliation

Import manual Transactions using the steps here for Bank Reconciliation.
 

Vendors

Import Vendors using the steps outlined here.