Overview

Step 1. Downloading the Plugin

1. Navigate to the Google Drive folder from this link. 
2. Download the file FiscalHarmonyQuickBooksPluginInstaller.msi.
   

Step 2. Installing the Plugin

1. Once downloaded, go to the Downloads folder. 
   
2. Run the FiscalHarmonyQuickBooksPluginInstaller.msi.
   
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 
   
4. A desktop shortcut for the plugin will be created. 
   

Step 3. Log in as Administrator

1. Open QuickBooks and log in as an Administrator (full access user). 
   
2. This ensures that you have the necessary permissions for integration. 
   

Step 4. Launching Fiscal Harmony Plugin

1. Use the desktop shortcut to launch the Fiscal Harmony plugin.  

Step 5. Establishing a Connection

1. In the Fiscal Harmony application, navigate to the “Setup files” tab. 
2. Allow the connection between the Fiscal Harmony plugin and your QuickBooks Company file when prompted in QuickBooks. 
   

Step 6. Defining Custom Fields

1. Open the Customer Centre in QuickBooks. 
2. Create a new customer, then go to the "Additional Info" tab. 
   
3. Define two custom fields: 
   
1. TIN NUMBER 
   
2. VAT NUMBER
   
4. Check the "Custom" box for both fields. 
   

1. In the FiscalHarmony plugin, map your QuickBooks currencies and taxes to the ones used by ZIMRA for correct reporting. 
   

Step 8. System Restart

1. Restart Your Computer.
   
2. After setting up the plugin and mapping currencies, close both QuickBooks and the Fiscal Harmony plugin.
   
3. Restart your computer to avoid errors like missing paths to .XML files, which may prevent the fiscalisation of invoices or credit notes.