Greeting, @BookkeeperWytch.
Yes, you can create a second company file for your business without affecting your husband's company file. You just need to enter your business name, industry, and business type to create your company file. I can guide you in doing so.
First, you'd want to secure a copy of your husband's QuickBooks license number and product code. You can now download and install QuickBooks to your device. Here's how:
- Download your version of QuickBooks Desktop.
- Open the installer file you've downloaded (QuickBooks.exe).
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
- Accept the software license agreement, then select Next.
- Enter your Product and License numbers, then click Next.
- Select Express and then Next.
- Click Install.
- When it finishes, select Open QuickBooks to get started.
Once completed, you can now create your own company file. You can follow the steps below:
- From the No Company Open window, select Create a new company
- Choose the Express Start button.
- Fill in the necessary information.
- Click Create company.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup
Also, you can create multiple company files in one QuickBooks Desktop license. You can refer to this article for more information: Create QuickBooks Desktop Company file: Overview.
I want to ensure that you have the optimum configuration for your business, so please feel free to let me know if you have additional questions. Have a wonderful day.
