subject: Sap Business One Faq Brazil: Localization, Portuguese Interface And Others [print this page] Lets try to compile frequently asked question from IT folks in multinational companies acquiring or opening facilities in Brazil:
Q. We have to pick something that has international ERP brand: Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle or SAP. At the same time our operations down there in Campinas state of Sao Paulo are modest and we do not have huge budget to implement accounting software. Could you draw the picture?
A. Yes. All mentioned companies have offer in Brazil. Microsoft offers Dynamics AX formerly known as Axapta. High-end SAP and Oracle are also available. SAP is successful in offering its small business ERP which is recommended to midmarket as well and this is Business One
Q. What should we expect in ERP implementation?
A. There are several aspects. First of all international business has the rule that foreign subsidiary should be opened as corporation. Corporate entities are required to report their tax related documents in XML format electronically. This is known as Public Digital Bookkeeping or SPED in Portuguese abbreviation. There is add-on which could be acquired via ISV channel. The cost could be compared to two professional user licenses. Second aspect is complex taxation rules which are translated typically to large number of consulting hours
Q. Is interface available in Brazilian Portuguese or it is European Portuguese?
A. Actually client interface is available in both mentioned dialects. You can set default language with named user or you can switch it directly in the application
Q. Our CPA in Sao Paulo recommends local package named Microsiga. We are not sure as we have limited exposure and information at this point
A. Microsiga will do the job. However if you pick locally developed software in each country where you have subsidiary then IT infrastructure might be a mess. Think globally and try to pick something which is localized in all countries where you have or plan to open offices
Q. We got strange impression that our employees in Rio de Janeiro have concerns about compliance. We are more optimistic and believe that problems could be resolved. Are we about to do the right things?
A. We think that compliance is something that could not be ignored. At the same time we recommend you to think about global architecture. For example think about designing unified GL chart of accounts for all current and future branches. Consider hosting all companies database on central server here in the United States. In order to be in compliance you need local consulting help in each country. But if data is hosted in the headquarter the risk of mismanagement is reduced
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