How to Create a Company in Tally – Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Published on: 24-11-2025 Call CA Tally HelpDesk +91 9205471661, 8368262875

Tally is one of the most widely used accounting and business management software tools in India. For any business—whether small, medium, or large—the very first step in Tally is creating a company. This process sets up your financial year, books, base information, and accounting structure. If you are new to Tally or setting up a company for the first time, this guide will walk you through every step in a simple and beginner-friendly manner.

Below is the full step-by-step explanation on how to create a company in Tally Prime or Tally Prime Edit Log.

What Does “Create Company” Mean in Tally?

Creating a company in Tally means establishing the foundation of your business records. This includes:

• Business name
• Financial year
• Books beginning date
• Statutory/GST details
• Basic address and contact information
• Security and password settings

Once created, this becomes your primary database where all accounting, inventory, and financial entries will be stored.

Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Company in Tally

Step 1: Open Tally Prime

When you launch Tally Prime, the Gateway of Tally screen appears. Here, you will see options like:

• Create Company
• Select Company
• Shut Company

Click on Create Company to begin the setup.

Step 2: Enter Basic Company Information

You will now see the Company Creation form. Fill in the following details:

✔ Company Name

Enter the official name of your business.
Example: ABC Traders Pvt. Ltd.

✔ Mailing Address

Enter your full business address, including:

• Street
• City
• State
• PIN code

✔ State & Country

Choose the correct state, as GST and taxation depend on it.

✔ Phone, Mobile & Email

Enter the contact details of your business.

Step 3: Set Financial Year and Books Beginning Date

This is one of the most important steps.

✔ Financial Year Begins From

For India, the standard accounting period is:
1st April to 31st March

So, enter: 01-04-2024 (for example)

✔ Books Beginning From

This can be the same as the financial year or any later date if your books start mid-year.

Step 4: Enable or Disable Security Control (Optional)

If you want to protect your data, enable Security Control:

• Set Admin Username
• Enter a strong password

This is recommended for businesses with multiple users.

Step 5: Enable GST & Statutory Features

Scroll down to the Statutory & Taxation section.

Enable the following:

• Enable Goods & Services Tax (GST) – Yes
• Enable Set/Alter GST Details – Yes

Then enter:

• GSTIN number
• Registration type (Regular/Composition)
• Applicable state
• Nature of business

Click Yes to save the details.

Step 6: Save the Company

Once all fields are filled:

• Press Ctrl + A
  or
• Select Yes on the bottom-right corner

Your company will now be created successfully.

You will automatically enter the Gateway of Tally for the company you just created.

⭐ Additional Features You Can Configure After Creation

After your company is created, you can set up more features if needed:

✔ Currency Settings

For multinational businesses.

✔ Inventory Management

Enable stock, warehouses, units, batches, and more.

✔ Cost Centers & Cost Categories

Useful for department-wise expense tracking.

✔ Payroll Module

For salary and attendance management.

✔ E-Invoicing & E-Way Bill Setup

For tax compliance and transportation documents.

These can be enabled anytime through the F11: Features menu.

⭐ Tips for Creating a Company in Tally Smoothly

• Always enter correct financial dates
• Match your GSTIN with your state
• Set a strong admin password
• Take regular backups
• Enable Edit Log if required for audit compliance
• Review company details regularly

These steps help keep your Tally data clean, secure, and error-free.

⭐ Final Words

Creating a company in Tally is simple, but it forms the base of your entire business accounting system. Once your company is set up correctly, you can start recording transactions, generating invoices, maintaining stock, filing GST, and preparing financial statements with ease.

If you need help with Tally installation, setup, data migration, GST configuration, or troubleshooting—Binarysoft Technologies offers fast and reliable Tally services for businesses across India.
Their expert team ensures a smooth and error-free Tally experience for accounting, GST, and business management.

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