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Organizations and documents

Understand how organizations, clients, documents, payments and files relate to one another.

Last updated: 21 September 2026

Organizations separate data

Each organization has its own company details, documents, clients, team and subscription. The same user can work in several organizations, but switching does not combine their data.

Check the selected organization before creating a document or inviting someone.

Main relationships

ObjectPurpose
ClientRecipient details and billing preferences.
DocumentAn invoice, quote or note with line items, dates and amounts.
Numbering seriesNumber allocation for issued documents.
ExpenseA supplier document or liability.
PaymentMoney received or paid against a document or liability.
FileAn original, generated PDF or other material.

A document can have several associated actions: sending, viewing, payment and an adjustment note. These are not interchangeable. An email does not prove payment, and an uploaded file alone is not a confirmed expense.

Number and internal identifier

The invoice number is the visible number from its series. The internal identifier you may see in the page address lets the application locate the record. Do not use it in place of the invoice number when communicating with a client.

For support, provide the organization, document number and the action that failed. Do not send passwords, keys or sign-in links.

Details at issue time

An issued document retains the details used when it was issued. Changing the client or company settings does not automatically rewrite an old document. Use the appropriate action on the document to correct it.

See Sales and Numbering for practical steps.

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