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Multi-Currency Support - Bill in Any Currency

Support for multiple currencies at the firm and per-client level. Set your base currency, override for international clients, and let TimeNet Law handle exchange rates and formatting.

6 min Intermediate

What You'll Learn

If you work with international clients, you know the headache of billing in foreign currencies. TimeNet Law includes full multi-currency support. Set your firm's base currency, then override it on a per-client basis. Exchange rates, currency symbols, and number formatting are all handled automatically on invoices. No more manual conversions in a spreadsheet.

Setting Your Firm's Base Currency

Start by setting the default currency for your entire firm. This is the currency used for all clients unless overridden.

1

Open Preferences

Go to the TimeNet Law menu and select Preferences (or press ⌘ + ,).

2

Find the Currency Section

Look for the Currency or Billing section in Preferences.

3

Select Your Base Currency

Choose your firm's primary currency from the dropdown. Options include USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and many more.

4

Save

Your base currency is now the default for all new clients and matters.

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Screenshot: Preferences window showing the Currency section with USD selected as the base currency

Setting a Client's Billing Currency

For clients who need to be billed in a different currency, override the default at the client level.

1

Open the Client Info Window

Double-click the client in the sidebar to open their profile.

2

Go to Billing Preferences

Scroll to the Billing Preferences section.

3

Change the Currency

Select the client's preferred billing currency from the dropdown.

4

Save

All future invoices for this client will use the selected currency.

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Screenshot: Client billing preferences showing currency dropdown set to EUR (Euro)

Pro Tip

Set the currency when you first create the client. Changing it later will apply to new invoices, but previously generated invoices retain their original currency.

Day-to-Day Billing

Once currencies are configured, your daily workflow does not change. Log time and expenses as you normally would. TimeNet Law handles the rest:

  • Time entries - Entered in your firm's base currency. Displayed in the client's currency on invoices.
  • Expenses - Enter in whatever currency the expense was incurred in. TimeNet Law converts as needed.
  • Rates - Client rates are stored in their billing currency. A EUR 300/hour client is always EUR 300/hour.
  • Reports - Internal reports display in your base currency for consistent analysis across all clients.

Currency on Invoices

Invoices automatically display in the client's billing currency with proper formatting:

  • Correct currency symbol (e.g., $, EUR, GBP, JPY)
  • Proper number formatting (e.g., 1,234.56 for USD vs. 1.234,56 for EUR)
  • Currency code displayed on the invoice for clarity
  • All line items, subtotals, and totals in the same currency
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Screenshot: Invoice preview showing amounts in Euros with proper European number formatting

Exchange Rates

TimeNet Law uses exchange rates for internal reporting and cross-currency calculations. Here is how rates work:

  • Rate source - Exchange rates can be entered manually or updated from reference sources
  • Rate date - Rates are applied based on the date of the transaction
  • Internal reports - Your firm's base currency equivalent is shown for management reporting
Pro Tip

For firms with significant international billing, review exchange rates monthly. Even small rate differences add up across large invoices.

Supported Currencies

TimeNet Law supports a wide range of currencies including:

  • USD (US Dollar), CAD (Canadian Dollar), AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • EUR (Euro), GBP (British Pound), CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • JPY (Japanese Yen), CNY (Chinese Yuan), HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)
  • And many more. Check the currency dropdown in Preferences for the full list.

Keep exploring:

  • Printing - Print invoices and reports in any currency
  • Client Management - Set billing preferences and currency per client
  • Preferences - Configure firm-wide defaults including currency

Multi-Currency Setup Questions? Perry Can Help.

Perry will help you configure currencies for your international clients so invoices are always in the right format.

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