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Configuration mastery · 16 min · 19–20Multi-company, branches and intercompany
One database with several companies or branches, shared and company-specific data, and automatic intercompany transactions.
In this lesson
- Companies in one database
- Branches vs companies
- Intercompany rules and Odoo 20 inventory flows
Key points
- Each company: own chart, taxes, journals; shared or restricted master data
- Users allowed per company; multi-company record rules
- Branches share the parent's fiscal setup
- Intercompany rules mirror SO→PO and invoice→bill; Odoo 20 intercompany resupply
Real-world example
A Lagos foundry group (three sister companies) bought raw materials centrally and transferred them. Intercompany rules turned the central company's sales orders into the sister companies' purchase orders automatically, and transfer pricing was set in a pricelist. Month-end intercompany reconciliation dropped from two days to an hour.
Questions and answers
How does a user switch company?
Company switcher in the top bar (allowed companies).
Which plan is needed for multi-company on Enterprise?
Custom.