> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smartbills.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# General Settings

> Configure your organization's general preferences

## Overview

The General Settings page is where you configure the core details of your business on Smartbills. These settings affect how your organization name appears on reports, which currency is used for expense tracking, and other foundational preferences.

To access General Settings, navigate to **Settings > General** in the left sidebar.

<Note>
  Only users with the **Admin** or **Owner** role can modify general settings.
</Note>

## Business Information

### Business Name

The business name appears on expense reports, invoices, and team invitations. Enter your company's operating name as you want it displayed throughout Smartbills.

### Legal Name

The legal name is your organization's registered legal entity name. This is used on official documents and tax-related exports. If your legal name differs from your operating name, enter both.

### Business Address

Enter your primary business address. This information is used for:

* Expense report headers and footers
* Tax compliance and localization
* Vendor communication templates

## Regional Settings

### Default Currency

Select your organization's primary reporting currency (e.g., USD, CAD, EUR, GBP). Expenses submitted in other currencies are converted at the current exchange rate and displayed alongside the original amount.

### Timezone

The timezone determines timestamps on reports, audit logs, notifications, and scheduled operations. Choose the timezone that matches your primary office location.

## Fiscal Year

Configure your organization's fiscal year start month. This affects how annual reports, budgets, and spending summaries are calculated. The default is January (calendar year), but you can set it to any month to match your accounting period.

## Logo

Upload your company logo to personalize the Smartbills experience. The logo appears on:

* The top of the sidebar
* Exported expense reports and PDFs
* Email notifications sent to your team

Click **Upload Logo** to select an image file. Supported formats are PNG, JPG, and SVG. For best results, use a square image at least 256x256 pixels.

## Saving Changes

After modifying any settings on this page, click **Save** at the bottom to apply your changes. Changes to the business name, currency, and logo take effect immediately across the platform.

## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Categories" icon="tags" href="/guides/web-app/settings/categories">
    Set up expense categories for your organization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Departments" icon="building" href="/guides/web-app/settings/departments">
    Create departments and assign cost centers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Branding" icon="palette" href="/guides/web-app/settings/branding">
    Customize colors and templates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing" icon="credit-card" href="/guides/web-app/settings/billing">
    Manage your subscription and payment method
  </Card>
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