Multi-currency billing for law firms 

Multi-currency billing is essential for legal professionals working with international clients or handling cross-border transactions. With Lawsyst, you can easily manage your multi-currency billing requirements, ensuring accurate invoicing, tax compliance, and efficient financial reporting regardless of the currency used. 

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Helping law firms handle multiple currencies


 

Multi-currency support and invoicing


Lawsyst enables law firms to handle transactions in multiple currencies. Issuing invoices to clients in their preferred currency improves payment experience and ensures that your records remain consistent across different currencies, making for more streamlined financial management.

 

Real-time exchange rates and currency conversion


Lawsyst ensures that all currency conversions are accurate by using real-time exchange rates. Automatic currency conversion helps you to maintain up-to-date financial records and ensures that payments received in different currencies are automatically converted into your firm’s base currency. Our billing software tracks any fluctuations in exchange rates, providing you with a clear view of the impact on your final payment.

 

Integrated payments and automatic tax calculations


With integrated payments, Lawsyst simplifies the process of accepting payments in multiple currencies, streamlining transactions for international clients. In addition, our software automatically calculates taxes according to local regulations, factoring in any currency differences.

 

Detailed reporting and bank reconciliation


Lawsyst allows you to generate detailed reports on your firm's multi-currency transactions, providing an easy way to track and audit your international dealings. We can also simplifiy the reconciliation process, allowing you to align multi-currency transactions with your firm’s bank statements, giving you a more accurate picture of your finances. 

 

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Key features of multi-currency legal accounting with Lawsyst

 
  • Multiple Currency Support: Invoice clients in their preferred currency with automatic conversion rates based on current market data. 
  • Real-Time Exchange Rates: Use up-to-date exchange rates for accurate currency conversion.
  • Currency-Specific Invoicing: Issue invoices in different currencies while maintaining consistency in your legal accounting records. 
  • Integrated Payments: Accept payments in various currencies, streamlining the transaction process for international clients. 
  • Currency Conversion: Automatically convert payments into your base currency and track the difference in real time. 
  • Automatic Tax Calculation: Ensure tax calculations adhere to local regulations by automatically factoring in currency differences. 
  • Detailed Reporting: Generate reports on multi-currency transactions for easy tracking and auditing. 
  • Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile multi-currency transactions with your firm's bank statements, simplifying the reconciliation process. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions
What is multi-currency billing?

Multi-currency billing allows lawyers to issue invoices and process payments in different currencies, making it easier for them to work with international clients.

How does Lawsyst handle multiple currencies?

Lawsyst supports multi-currency billing by allowing lawyers to invoice clients in various currencies, automatically convert payments, and maintain accurate records in their base currency.

Can I invoice clients in their local currency?

Yes, you can create invoices in your client’s preferred currency, whether it's USD, EUR, GBP, or any other supported currency.

How does Lawsyst calculate the exchange rate?

Lawsyst uses live exchange rates from a trusted provider, ensuring that your currency conversions are accurate and up to date at the time of invoicing or payment.

Can I accept payments in multiple currencies?

Yes, Lawsyst allows you to accept payments in the currency of the invoice, simplifying transactions for international legal clients.

How do I convert payments into my base currency?

Lawsyst automatically converts payments made in foreign currencies into your base currency, reflecting the current exchange rate at the time of payment.

Can I track foreign exchange gains or losses?

Yes, Lawsyst allows you to track and record any foreign exchange gains or losses, giving you a clear view of the impact of currency fluctuations on your firm’s bottom line.

Can I issue invoices in different currencies for the same client?

Yes. Lawsyst allows you to issue invoices in multiple currencies, even for the same client, depending on the matter and any specific payment terms.

How does Lawsyst handle taxes with multi-currency invoices?

Our legal software automatically calculates taxes based on the applicable rates in each country or currency, ensuring tax compliance in multi-currency transactions.

Can I create reports for multi-currency transactions?

Yes, Lawsyst can generate detailed reports on multi-currency transactions, including payments, exchange rate differences, and tax breakdowns, for easier financial tracking and auditing.

Is it possible to see the real-time exchange rate when generating invoices?

Yes, when creating invoices in different currencies, you can view the real-time exchange rate to ensure accuracy.

Can I set a default currency for my account?

Yes, you can set your base currency for accounting purposes, and Lawsyst will handle all conversions accordingly.

What happens if the exchange rate changes after the invoice is issued?

Lawsyst allows you to track any changes in exchange rates, ensuring that payments made after the invoice date are still converted accurately according to the updated rate.

Is multi-currency billing available for small, medium-sized, and large legal firms?

Yes, Lawsyst is scalable, offering multi-currency billing solutions for law firms of all sizes.

Can I reconcile multi-currency transactions with my bank statements?

Yes, Lawsyst supports bank reconciliation for multi-currency transactions, helping you reconcile your accounts accurately.

Can I use Lawsyst to comply with international accounting standards?

Yes, Lawsyst is designed to help you comply with international accounting standards, including multi-currency handling, tax reporting, and currency conversion.

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