Managing Branches

Learn how to set up and manage branches for multi-location businesses.

Available to:
Business Owner

Understanding Branches

Branches represent different physical locations of your business.

In VasBox, each business location is represented as a branch. When you first set up your business, a headquarters branch is automatically created.

Headquarters

Your main business location. Every business must have exactly one headquarters branch.

Additional Branches

Secondary locations like retail stores, warehouses, or satellite offices.

Branch relationships

  • Each branch can have its own fiscal devices
  • Users can be assigned to specific branches
  • Reports can be filtered by branch
  • Invoices are associated with the branch that created them

Viewing Your Branches

Access and view all your business branches from the admin panel.

Branch Listing
app.vasbox.co.zw

Branches

Add Branch
HeadquartersHQ
123 Main Street, Harare
Active
Downtown Store
45 Second Ave, Harare
Active
Bulawayo Branch
78 Leopold Takawira, Bulawayo
Inactive
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2
3
View all your branches and their status
  1. 1Click to add a new branch location
  2. 2Blue HQ badge indicates your headquarters
  3. 3Status shows if branch is active or inactive

Adding a New Branch

Create additional branches for your business locations.

1
Navigate to Branch Management

Go to Admin → Branches and click the Add Branch button.

2
Enter Branch Details

Fill in the required branch information:

Branch Creation Form
app.vasbox.co.zw
Downtown Store
DT-001
Enter your new branch details
3
Save and Activate

Click Create Branch to save your new branch. It will be created in an active state by default.

4
Assign Staff and Devices

After creating the branch, you can assign team members and register fiscal devices for this location.

Branch codes

Branch codes must be unique within your business. Use a consistent naming scheme like location abbreviations (HQ, DT, BYO) for easy identification.

Editing Branch Information

Update branch details as your business evolves.

Click on any branch in the list to view and edit its details. You can update:

  • Branch name and display information
  • Physical address and contact details
  • Branch-specific settings

Branch code changes

The branch code cannot be changed after creation as it may be referenced in ZIMRA records and existing transactions.

Setting Headquarters

Designate which branch serves as your headquarters.

Every business must have exactly one headquarters branch. The headquarters is typically your main office or primary business location.

1
Navigate to Branch Settings

Click on the branch you want to set as headquarters.

2
Set as Headquarters

Click the Set as Headquarters button. The previous headquarters will become a regular branch.

Headquarters implications

The headquarters designation is primarily organizational. Each branch operates independently with its own devices and transactions.

Activating & Deactivating Branches

Control which branches are operational.

Active
Active Branches

Can process transactions, create invoices, and submit to ZIMRA.

Inactive
Inactive Branches

Cannot process new transactions. Historical data is preserved.

Before deactivating

  • Ensure all pending transactions are complete
  • Close any open fiscal days
  • Reassign staff to other branches if needed

Branch & Subscription Limits

Your subscription plan determines how many branches you can have.

Plan limits

Different subscription plans include different branch limits. If you need more branches than your current plan allows, you'll need to upgrade your subscription.