FAQs

1. About TallyPrime

  • 1.1 What is 'TallyPrime'?

    'TallyPrime' is a simple but powerful Accounting Software with Inventory features. Since 1986, TallyPrime has come a long way. Today we have more than 2 million satisfied customers in more than 100 countries.

  • 1.2 What are the major features?

    TallyPrime has powerful, in-built features that are designed to meet the complex needs of a growing business. These features will help you speed up your business processes, take quicker decisions and enhance your productivity. TallyPrime is an Accounting Software with Inventory features.

  • 1.3 How will my business benefit from TallyPrime?

    TallyPrime is the ultimate business solution, designed to meet the growing needs of your business. When you use TallyPrime, you will see clear business benefits accrue right from the start. The following are the powerful advantages that you can enjoy with this versatile and robust solution:

    • Expand your business : with the concurrent multi-lingual capability and multi-currency features that allow you to transact beyond geographical boundaries, without language barriers.

    • No need to hire specialised resources : since TallyPrime is very simple to learn and the easy interface enables you to navigate the software without difficulty.

    • Blazing Speed : provides you with the information you want – FAST.

    • Unmatched Scalability : TallyPrime adapts to the current and future needs of your business, irrespective of its size or style.

    • Sheer Power : TallyPrime has the ability to handle huge volumes of transactions without compromising on speed or efficiency.

    • Real-time access to information : enables quick decision through fast and easy sharing of data from TallyPrime.

    • Better cash flow and savings on interest : by using the ‘receivables and payables’ management feature, to help you ensure on-time collections and generate reminder letters.

    • Amazing Accuracy : TallyPrime provides user-definable templates for fast, accurate data entry.

    • Manage your future dealings with bad debtors and persistent defaulters : using the payment performance of debtors feature, to identify them.

    • Faster and error : free invoicing and data entry – using the multiple price levels feature to pre-define item rates for specific categories of customers.

    • Identify products with high or low margins : with the profitability analysis feature, that provides you with product-wise and invoice-wise profitability.

    • Avoid stocking excess items and ensure that you don’t run out of essential stock : by using the reorder feature, to set reorder levels for any given period.

    • Better planning and dramatic improvement in co-ordination of your operations with reduced paperwork – as a result of using the integration across functions feature.

    • Reduce costs and increase productivity : using features such as inventory management, receivables and payables management etc.

    • Accurate information tracking, quicker data entry and retrieval : thanks to the integrated system that ensures real-time linking of accounts and inventory.

    • Get a better understanding and analysis of performance levels for various periods and divisions : with the advanced MIS feature.

    • Enjoy better planning and forecasting : using sophisticated analytical tools that help you forecast and examines possible scenarios, and gives you the ability to view provisional reports.

  • 1.4 Do I need to buy in modules?

    No, 'TallyPrime' has all the modules such as, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Account Payables, Cash Management and Inventory are bundled together.

  • 1.5 Is there any restriction on no. of companies maintained in TallyPrime?

    No, You can create any number of companies’ data in TallyPrime.

  • 1.6 What is the difference between TallyPrime Silver and TallyPrime Gold?

    TallyPrime Silver is a Single User Licence. Only one user can access at any point of time. TallyPrime Gold is enabled for unlimited no. of users on Local Area Network.

  • 1.7 Can I install TallyPrime Gold in two different locations?

    No. You have to buy additional licences for each location.

  • 1.8 Can I uninstall TallyPrime and install in another computer?

    Yes. TallyPrime is lifetime licenced product. You can uninstall and re-install anytime.

  • 1.9 Is there any recurring cost involved?

    No. There are no recurring costs involved for usage of software. However, you may subscribe to TallyPrime Software Services to get the latest version of TallyPrime.

  • 1.10 Can TallyPrime generate Singapore GST F5 Return?

    Yes. TallyPrime software is customised to generate GST F5 Return with detailed analysis of different types of supplies.

  • 1.11 How long it takes to implement the System to go live?

    You can start using software from the Day 1. This is the key feature of TallyPrime.

  • 1.12 Any recurring cost involved?

    No, TallyPrime is lifetime licence product and you will get free updates for the first year. Subsequent years, you have to pay a small annual subscription to get the software updates, which is optional.

2. Remote access

  • 2.1 Is TallyPrime cloud based?

    No. However, you may access reports on a web browser. TallyPrime is configurable for remote access using third party software. Users from different locations can access TallyPrime in a centralised location. Please contact us for further details. You may also instal on virtual server such as AWS etc and access remotely.

  • 2.2 What is TallyPrime TVU?

    TallyPrime Virtual Usage is a change in Licence Policy. TallyPrime Single user can create one remote user whereas TallyPrime Multiuser can create any number of remote access. Users from different locations can access TallyPrime in a centralised location via RDP/VPN/other software. Please contact us for further details.

  • 2.3 What is Synchronisation?

    Synchronisation refers to a process where data is replicated between two or more locations. It enables the branch offices to send data to the head office and vice versa, over the Internet or a private network. Data Synchronization flows both ways, that is, all data of masters and transactions from the Client Company (Branch) goes to the Server (Head Office) and all similar data from the Server gets copied to the Client.

  • 2.4 What is TallyPrime Software Services(TSS)?

    TallyPrime Software Services(TSS) is annual subscription for a collection of services which add great value to your TallyPrime by giving you the latest developments in technology and statutory laws. Continuous product upgrades and Updates, connectivity driven functionalities such as online data exchange between your branches, remote access, seamless banking and payment services and much more, enhance your business performance by leaps and bounds.

  • 2.5 Can I install on virtual server?

    Yes, you can install on any virtual server such as AWS, Azure etc in which Windows OS is pre-installed.

3. Other info

  • 3.1 Can I print invoices with my company’s logo?

    Yes.

  • 3.2 What is ‘Add-on’?

    Add-ons' are additional modules customised to meet your business specific needs. There are various modules available which you can buy at any time and integrate with your existing TallyPrime.

  • 3.3 Can I export and import from Microsoft Excel?

    TallyPrime reports can be easily imported/exported thru Microsoft Excel/pdf/csv formats.

  • 3.4 Can ‘TallyPrime’ be customised as per our requirement?

    We can customise your Invoice, Voucher formats and other reports to generate entirely new outputs that are unique to your requirement. We can change input screens to capture additional data required by you.

  • 3.5 Can older versions of TallyPrime upgraded to the latest TallyPrime?

    Yes, you can upgrade Tally 6.3, Tally 7.2, Tally8.1 and Tally.ERP9 to the latest TallyPrime. You can also upgrade the Single user licence to Multiuser licence. Please contact us for the latest promotional prices.

  • 3.6 What are the hardware/OS requirements for TallyPrime?

    Minimum Hardware Requirements for TallyPrime: Processor: 1.8 GHz 64-bit (x64) architecture processor;Core2 Duo, Dual Core, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 equivalent, or above. RAM: 4 GB or more. Hard Disk: 150 MB free space to install the application(This excludes the space required to store company data). Monitor Resolution: 1366 × 768. Operating System: 64-bit editions of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, or above, including Windows 11

    TallyPrime cannot be installed on Linux/MacOS systems.

  • 3.7 Can I download Demo version of TallyPrime?

    TallyPrime demo presentation is available in Download section. You can also download the TallyPrime software and use it in 'Educational' mode. In 'Educational' mode, you will not be able to print and change the date. However, you can feel of all features and functionalities of TallyPrime.

  • 3.8 Can I install on Mac?

    Yes, you can install on a Mac if Windows OS is pre-installed in the system.