When setting up a FreshBooks account, you can start fresh, or transfer over existing data from existing software like QuickBooks or Xero. If you prefer to avoid manual entry, you can use our free option or one of our paid options to transfer large amounts of data instead.
Import with CSV Files
You can import the following data into FreshBooks using CSV files:
- Clients
- Expenses
- Items
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Taxes - Create your own CSV file with the below information and send it to our support team directly to have it imported in for you:
- Required Fields
- Tax Name - i.e. 'HST'
- Percentage - i.e. '13' for a 13% tax
- Optional Fields
- Tax Number - Government-registered tax number
- Required Fields
- Transactions for Bank Reconciliation
- Vendors
Transfer Data with a Service
If needed, you can use one of the below services to have more data transferred from your old accounting platform into FreshBooks for you:
Easy Switch
Easy Switch through our trusted conversion partner MMC Convert is available for Select plans, and allows your important information like client details, expenses, invoices, and more to be moved over from your old platform to FreshBooks by FreshBooks specialists. Data can be transferred over from supported platforms like HoneyBook, QuickBooks, Wave, and Xero. To get started, go to the Select plan page and select the Talk to a Specialist button.
Easy Switch through our trusted conversion partner MMC Convert is available for Select plans, and allows your important information like client details, expenses, invoices, and more to be moved over from your old platform to FreshBooks by FreshBooks specialists. Data can be transferred over from supported platforms like HoneyBook, QuickBooks, Wave, and Xero. To get started, go to the Select plan page and select the Talk to a Specialist button.
Accounting Data Migration by Relokia
Accounting Data Migration is a paid app that integrates with FreshBooks to offer a one-time migration from supported platforms to FreshBooks for you.
Accounting Data Migration is a paid app that integrates with FreshBooks to offer a one-time migration from supported platforms to FreshBooks for you.