I appreciate you for elaborating on your concern, @Pikes_ZA. As an additional insight, you can get the key code of QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) depending on where you bought it.
Since you got it from a retail store, I'd suggest you look for the brightly colored sticker on the original CD envelope. You'll see the license and product number from there.
Once done, you can now proceed with installing your QBDT software.
You also want to manage your QBDT account and services by logging in to the Customer Account Management Portal Site (CAMPS). Here, you'll discover information on your QuickBooks subscription.
I'm here to assist you at any moment if you need more help getting your company files up and running.
