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ERP for Group of Companies in Bangladesh
Running several companies on separate systems makes group reporting slow and hard to trust. ZAB ERP from Orange Solutions Ltd gives a group of companies one system for consolidated financials, inter-company transactions, multi-currency accounts and centralised procurement, while each company keeps its own data. Talk to us about your group structure and we will show you how it fits.
What is ERP for a group of companies?
ERP for a group of companies is business software that lets a parent company and its subsidiaries run on one platform. Each company keeps its own books, users and records. The group head office sees all of them together, in one set of reports.
Under the accounting standard IFRS 10, a parent company combines its own figures with those of the companies it controls into one set of consolidated financial statements. ERP for a group makes that combined view easier to produce and keep up to date.
This is also called multi company ERP software. It is used by conglomerates, holding companies and business groups that own several legal entities across trading, manufacturing, services or real estate.
Who this is for
- Owners and group directors who want one view of every company without waiting for month-end spreadsheets.
- Group finance heads and controllers who consolidate accounts and reconcile transactions between companies.
- Procurement heads who buy for several companies and want to compare suppliers and prices in one place.
- IT managers who are tired of maintaining a different system for each company.
Problems with running each company on its own system
Most groups start with one accounting package per company. As the group grows, the same problems appear:
- Consolidating accounts means collecting files from each company and rebuilding them by hand.
- Sales, purchases and payments between group companies are entered twice, once in each set of books, and the balances rarely match.
- The same supplier is set up many times, with different prices and terms.
- Reports reach management late, so decisions rely on old numbers.
- Every new company means a new system, new training and new cost.
What ZAB ERP does for a group of companies
Consolidated financial reporting. Combine the accounts of all your companies into one group view, then drill down to a single company when you need detail.
Inter-company transactions. Record sales, purchases and transfers between group companies once, so both sides stay in step and reconciliation takes less effort.
Each company keeps its own data. Every subsidiary works with its own records and users, while head office controls what the group can see.
Multi-currency. Handle transactions in more than one currency and report across companies that trade in different currencies.
Centralised procurement. Plan purchasing for the whole group, compare suppliers and keep one supplier list instead of many.
Compliance support. Keep the records and reports each company needs for its own legal and tax obligations. Ask us which local reports your group needs, and we will confirm them in your demo.
One ERP, connected to the rest of the ZAB range
ZAB ERP connects finance, sales, purchasing, inventory and reporting in one real-time system. Groups with specific needs can add other ZAB products, such as ZAB HCM for HR and payroll or ZAB VAT for VAT work. See all options on our business software solutions page.
Separate systems or one ERP for the group?
| Separate system per company | ZAB ERP for the group | |
| Group reports | Built by hand from each company's files | Consolidated from one system |
| Transactions between companies | Entered twice, often mismatched | Recorded once |
| Supplier and item lists | Repeated in every company | Shared where you choose |
| Adding a new company | New system and training | Added to the existing platform |
| Management view | Delayed, in pieces | One view, with company-level drill-down |
How we work with your group
- Discovery call. We learn how many companies you have, how they are related and what you report on.
- Scoping. We agree the modules and companies to start with. You can add more companies later.
- Setup and data. We configure each company, set up the group structure and bring in your existing records.
- Training and go-live. We train each company's team and support the first reporting cycle.
The time this takes depends on how many companies, modules and records are involved. We give a scoped plan after the discovery call.
Frequently asked questions
What is ERP for a group of companies?
It is one software platform that runs several related companies. Each company keeps its own accounts and users, and the group sees combined reports. It replaces a separate accounting or ERP system for every company.
Can each company keep its own data and users?
Yes. Each company works with its own records. Head office decides which people and reports can see across companies.
How are transactions between group companies handled?
A sale from one company to another is recorded once and appears in both companies' records, so both sides stay aligned. This reduces manual matching at month-end.
Can ZAB ERP handle more than one currency?
Yes, it supports multi-currency transactions and reporting across companies. For reference, Bangladesh Bank publishes the official exchange rates of the taka.
Can we start with some companies and add others later?
Yes. Many groups begin with one or two companies and add the rest after the first reporting cycle.
How much does ERP for a group of companies cost in Bangladesh?
The cost depends on how many companies, users and modules you need and on how much data must be brought in. We do not publish a fixed price. Book a demo and we will give you a quote for your group.
Does ZAB ERP work for conglomerates and holding companies?
It is built for groups that own several companies, including conglomerates, holding companies and family business groups. Tell us your structure in the demo and we will show how it maps.
