/visma-net-erp/help/general-ledger/manage-ledgers/add-a-ledger section In Visma Net, you add a ledger by using the Ledgers (GL201500) window. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Add a ledger In Visma Net, you add a ledger by using the Ledgers (GL201500) window. For more information: [Ledgers (GL201500)](/visma-net-erp/help/general-ledger/general-ledger-windows/ledgers-gl201500/). out 1. Go to the [Ledgers (GL201500)](/visma-net-erp/help/general-ledger/general-ledger-windows/ledgers-gl201500/) window. 1. Click **** to insert a row in the table. 1. In the **Ledger ID** column, type the unique ID of the ledger. 1. In the **Description** column, briefly describe the ledger. 1. In the **Balance type** column, select the option that best fits how the ledger will be used: + **Actual**, for reporting purposes + **Budget**, for creating budgets + **Reporting**, to keep translations + **Statistical**, to store statistical data 1. In the **Currency** column, select the ledger currency. 1. Optional: Select the **Branch accounting** check box to automatically generate the inter-branch transactions, if the ledger will be used by multiple branches. 1. Optional: Select the **Is consolidation source** check box if the ledger will be used as a source ledger for consolidation with the parent company. 1. Click ****. You can later delete the ledger or modify its properties only if it has no journal entries or other record.