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How to set company with subsidiaries with multiple base currencies

  • January 5, 2026
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Hi, i need help to set up company with 3 subsidiaries in 3 different countries. Therefore we will need 4 different base currencies, but 1 consolidated base currency for the group (USD). The 3 subsidiaries must also be able to report in their local base currency on day to day operations, including local taxes. 

Best answer by Laura03

Hello ​@CarstenH24 ,

Please check to see if the highlighted features are turned on in your tenant:

If you don’t see these features in Enable/Disable, then check with your Acumatica Value Added Reseller (VAR)/Partner to ask if your company has purchased features for multi-company, multi-currency, etc.

I recommend asking your questions on a new Thread for best visibility and response. 

 

Warm regards,

 

Laura  

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Laura03
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  • January 5, 2026

Hello,

Yes, Acumatica can accomplish your needs using multiple base currencies in one tenant, with Currency Translation to USD (using Reporting ledgers in the 3 non-USD subsidiaries).

VAT and US Sales Tax can be configured in the same tenant.

Your ledgers will look something like this:

US Company:  Actual Ledger = ActualUSD

Company 2: Actual Ledger = ActualCury2, Reporting Ledger Cury2toUSD 

Company 3: Actual Ledger = ActualCury3, Reporting Ledger Cury3toUSD 

Company 4: Actual Ledger = ActualCury4, Reporting Ledger Cury4toUSD 

New ARM/Financial reports will be needed to report ActualUSD alongside three reporting ledgers. 

I recommend configuring a ‘proof of concept’ tenant where you can test your client’s multi-currency processes from beginning to end.  Multiple base currencies is a relatively new feature, and thorough testing will avoid surprises. 

One example of Acumatica limitation - Stock Items have only one weight recorded on the packaging tab. Can your client’s stock items ship successfully with only one weight?  Or does the same item shipping weight need to be measured in different units in different countries?

For step-by-step instructions, please see Acumatica training F335 VAT tax and F340 Multi-Currency.

 

Laura


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  • January 5, 2026

Hi Laura. Will we need to update the exchange rates daily to ensure that reporting ledger is updated, since data entry from AR, AP and CB transaction is captured in the base currencies.

 


Laura03
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  • January 5, 2026

Hello,

Refresh Currency Rates process in Currency module may be scheduled to run daily, thus keeping currency exchange rates up-to-date.

 

Laura


  • Freshman I
  • March 4, 2026

Hello,

Yes, Acumatica can accomplish your needs using multiple base currencies in one tenant, with Currency Translation to USD (using Reporting ledgers in the 3 non-USD subsidiaries).

VAT and US Sales Tax can be configured in the same tenant.

Your ledgers will look something like this:

US Company:  Actual Ledger = ActualUSD

Company 2: Actual Ledger = ActualCury2, Reporting Ledger Cury2toUSD 

Company 3: Actual Ledger = ActualCury3, Reporting Ledger Cury3toUSD 

Company 4: Actual Ledger = ActualCury4, Reporting Ledger Cury4toUSD 

New ARM/Financial reports will be needed to report ActualUSD alongside three reporting ledgers. 

I recommend configuring a ‘proof of concept’ tenant where you can test your client’s multi-currency processes from beginning to end.  Multiple base currencies is a relatively new feature, and thorough testing will avoid surprises. 

One example of Acumatica limitation - Stock Items have only one weight recorded on the packaging tab. Can your client’s stock items ship successfully with only one weight?  Or does the same item shipping weight need to be measured in different units in different countries?

For step-by-step instructions, please see Acumatica training F335 VAT tax and F340 Multi-Currency.

 

Laura

 

I have been trying to set this up and I dont even have the option for Multiple Base Currencies anywhere.

Carsten


Laura03
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  • March 4, 2026

Hello ​@CarstenH24 ,

Please check to see if the highlighted features are turned on in your tenant:

If you don’t see these features in Enable/Disable, then check with your Acumatica Value Added Reseller (VAR)/Partner to ask if your company has purchased features for multi-company, multi-currency, etc.

I recommend asking your questions on a new Thread for best visibility and response. 

 

Warm regards,

 

Laura