> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vendex.gitbook.io/vendex-invoice/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vendex.gitbook.io/vendex-invoice/developers/integrations.md).

# Integrations

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Vendex connects with major business software:

#### **Accounting Software**

* QuickBooks
* Xero
* Zoho Books
* SAGE
* Oracle

#### **ERP Systems**

* SAP
* Microsoft Dynamics 365
* Oracle ERP

#### **Automation**

* Zapier (connect to 3,000+ apps)

#### **Tax Compliance**

* FIRS MBS (mandatory for Nigerian businesses)

#### **Payment Processors**

* Flutterwave
* Paystack
* Interswitch

### **Setting Up Integrations**

#### **General Process**

1. Navigate to **Integrations**
2. Browse available integrations by category:
   * All
   * Accounting
   * Inventory
   * Logistics
   * ERP
   * Developer
3. Find desired integration
4. Click **"Complete Setup"** or **"Contact Sales"**

#### **FIRS MBS Integration**

*See Section 3.4: Compliance for detailed setup instructions*

**Quick Setup:**

1. Navigate to **Integrations**
2. Find **"FIRS MBS"** card
3. Click **"Complete Setup"**
4. Enter credentials:
   * Tax Identification Number
   * Entity ID
   * Business ID
   * Service ID
   * Access Point Provider
5. Upload cryptographic keys file
6. Click **"Save Changes"**
7. Test in sandbox mode
8. Switch to live mode

**Features Enabled:**

* Automatic invoice signing
* IRN generation and validation
* QR code generation
* Real-time transmission to FIRS
* Compliance reporting
* Fiscalization workflows

#### **Accounting Software Integrations**

**QuickBooks Integration:**

* Create invoice in Vendex → Automatically appears in QuickBooks
* Record payment in QuickBooks → Vendex invoice marked paid
* Update customer in either system → Changes sync to both
* Tax calculations use QuickBooks rates

**Other Accounting Integrations:**

* **Xero**: Bidirectional sync of invoices, payments, contacts
* **Zoho Books**: Complete accounting integration
* **SAGE**: Enterprise-level ERP connectivity

**Contact sales for:**

* Integration requirements
* Pricing
* Custom data mapping
* Training and support

#### **ERP Integrations**

**SAP Integration:**

* End-to-end logistics operations
* Purchase order management
* Inventory synchronization
* Invoice generation from PO
* Automated fulfillment workflows

**Microsoft Dynamics 365:**

* Invoice approval workflows
* Payment tracking
* Financial reporting
* Multi-entity support

**Oracle ERP:**

* Financials sync
* Cash flow management
* Receivables tracking
* Revenue recognition

#### **Zapier Integration**

**What is Zapier?**

Zapier connects Vendex to 3,000+ applications without coding:

* Automate repetitive tasks
* Sync data across platforms
* Build custom workflows

**Common Use Cases:**

**Example 1: Slack Notifications**

* Trigger: New invoice created in Vendex
* Action: Send message to Slack channel

**Example 2: Google Sheets Logging**

* Trigger: Invoice paid in Vendex
* Action: Add row to Google Sheets spreadsheet

**Example 3: Email Marketing**

* Trigger: Customer added to Vendex
* Action: Add contact to Mailchimp list

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**Note**: Accounting, ERP and Zapier integrations typically require Enterprise plan and custom implementation. Contact <sales@vendex.africa> for pricing and timeline.
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