Why is NAME required when I have COMPANY when I am importing suppliers into QBO ?

Hi there, 

QuickBooks Online makes it so easy for you to import a list of suppliers from Excel. I know how important it is to keep track of your contacts, and I'd be happy to explain why a Name field is required, as well as a Company name. 

Based on the way QuickBooks has mapped the file format for importing supplier lists, you'll have to have a column for supplier name, and company name. 

I know you may not wish to enter someone's name on your list, so if you may choose to simply enter the supplier's business name in both the Name and Company name column. 

To see a sample supplier list for import into QuickBooks Online, take a look at this file: QuickBooks Online Supplier Sample File. 

If you're importing suppliers from a third-party app, you'll have to confirm with the app's support team directly to see if you're able to omit the name option. 

If you've got any other questions about this, please reach out to our tech support team for further assistance. 

Have a nice day.