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darongreen0
March 11, 2020
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Can you delete a company

  • March 11, 2020
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GraceC
March 11, 2020

Hello, @darongreen0.

 

You'll have the option to delete or remove the company from the Company List.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the File menu.
  2. Click Close Company.
  3. Select the Edit List button.
  4. Put a check-mark next to the company file you want to delete.
  5. Hit OK.

Please see the screenshot below.

I’ve attached these articles for future reference and learn more about managing your company file:

If you have other concerns, leave them in the comments below. I'll get back to you shortly.

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WritingBench1
April 15, 2020

I have the same question. My situation is similar to this question from @KD8, but I don't need to transfer data: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/account-management/delete-unused-company/00/153905

 

My old company has been archived and is scheduled for deletion in December 2020.

 

I am on Quickbooks online, and do not have a "File" menu.

 

I have run the purge command on it, but I actually want it GONE. How can we delete this OLD, unused company from my "Please select the company you want to open" page? It appears to be causing issues with my mobile app. I'd like to get the mobile app installed before December!

Angelyn_T
Angelyn_T
April 15, 2020

Thank you for joining the thread, @WritingBench1.

 

Let me share some insights about what happens to the QuickBooks Online (QBO) account after canceling or purging the data.

 

When you cancel your QBO account, you have the read-only access to your data for one year after the cancellation date. This is the reason why your company file is still available under the Please select the company you want to open window.

 

The account will automatically be deleted or removed from after the scheduled deletion showing up on your screen (December 2020).

 

To learn more about what happens after canceling a QBO account, check out this article: What happens to my QuickBooks Online data after I cancel?.

 

Get back to me if there's anything you need assistance with. I'm a few clicks away to help. Have a good day!

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