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              Home/Purchase/Vendors/Creating a New Vendor

              Creating a New Vendor

              Last updated Jul 27, 2026

              Vendors3 articles
              • Managing your vendor list
              • Editing a vendor
              • Creating a New Vendor
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              Creating a New Vendor

              1. Navigate to Vendors

              • From the left navigation menu, go to Purchases → Vendors, then click + Create.



              2. Select the Vendor Type

              Choose whether the vendor is:

              • Indian

              • International



              3. Enter Basic Vendor Information

              Fill in the required details:

              • Vendor GSTIN

              • Vendor Name

              • Vendor PAN

              • Primary Phone Number

              • Email Address


              4. Configure Vendor Status

              • Under More Details, specify whether the vendor is Active by selecting Yes or No.



              5. Upload Vendor Logo (Optional)

              • Drag and drop the vendor logo or click Browse for Files to upload it.




              6. Enter the Vendor Address

              Provide the vendor's address details:

              • Address Line 1

              • Address Line 2 (Optional)

              • Country

              • State

              • City

              • Postal Code



              7. Configure TDS Details

              Complete the TDS information by selecting:

              • Residential Status

              • Entity Type

              • Default TDS Section

              • Enable TDS Exempt if applicable.




              8. Review the Information

              • Verify that all vendor details, contact information, address, and tax details are accurate.



              9. Create the Vendor

              • Click Create Vendor to save the vendor record.



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