Creating a new company

We're glad to see you here in the Community forum, jlgisler. Allow me to help with your inquiry about transferring data into a new company file. 

You can use the IIF (Intuit Interchange Format) file to export the employee list from your old company file and import it into the new file. 

The IIF file is an ASCII text, tab-delimited file that QuickBooks can use to import and export lists like employees. It makes transferring data between company files or platforms much easier.

Let me show you how: 

1. Go to the File menu, then select Utilities.
2. Select Export, then select Lists to IIF Files.
3. Select Employees and click OK.
4. In the Save in the dropdown, select a location to save your IIF file into.
5. Enter a file name, then select Save.

Then, switch to the new company file and follow these steps to import the names:

1. Go to the File menu, then select Utilities.
2. Select Import, then select Import IIF.
3. Click the IIF file you want to import, then select Open.
4. Select OK to confirm the import.

Here are a couple of articles for additional guidance on moving data between QuickBooks company files:

• Export, Import, And Edit IIF Files
• Move Lists And Balances From QuickBooks Online To QuickBooks Desktop

Don't hesitate to ask follow-up questions when managing employees and running payroll in QuickBooks, jlgisler. The QuickBooks Community is always here to make sure you get the help and information you need.