# How to add and manage outlets

> Published: 2026-06-19
> Updated: 2026-07-08
> Category: Manage
> Canonical: https://finalpos.com/help/add-and-manage-outlets

In the Merchant Hub, go to Settings → Outlets and choose Add Outlet. Enter the outlet's name, address, and contact details, set its tax rates and payment account, then Create Outlet. You can edit or delete outlets later, and outlets are used across stock, taxes, reports, and stations.

## Key takeaways

- Outlets are your store locations, managed under Settings → Outlets.
- Add an outlet with Add Outlet, then enter its name, address, and contact details.
- Set the outlet's tax rates and assign a payment account.
- Outlets are used across stock, taxes, reports, and stations — most areas can be filtered by outlet.
- You can edit or delete an outlet later with Edit Outlet or Delete Outlet.

## What outlets are

Outlets are your **store locations**, and you add and **manage outlets** under Settings → Outlets. Most of the Merchant Hub is organized around them — stock, taxes, reports, and stations can all be scoped to an outlet — so setting them up correctly keeps the rest of your store accurate.

## How to add an outlet

1. In the Merchant Hub, go to **Settings → Outlets**.
2. Choose **Add Outlet**.
3. Enter the **Name** (for example, *Main Store*) and an optional **Alias** (for example, *HQ*).
4. Add the **Address** — street address, address line 2, city, state/region, postal code, and country — and a **phone number**.
5. Add **Business Information**, such as a **Business Tax Number** (optional).
6. Set the outlet's **tax rates** and assign a **payment account** (it shows *No payment account* until you assign one).
7. Choose **Create Outlet**.

## Managing outlets

Use **Search outlets** to find one, **Edit Outlet** to update its details, and **Delete Outlet** to remove it. Because outlets drive stock and tax, keep their details current — an out-of-date address or tax setting affects receipts and reporting for that location.

Each outlet's **tax rates** determine how tax is calculated for sales there, and its **payment account** links the outlet to the account used for its payments. If you run more than one location, give each a clear name and alias so they're easy to tell apart in pickers and reports.

> **Tip:** Stock transfers require at least two outlets, so add a second outlet before you try to move stock between locations.

## FAQ

**Q: Where do I manage outlets?**
A: Under Settings → Outlets.

**Q: Do I have to set tax per outlet?**
A: You can set an outlet's tax rates so tax is calculated correctly for that location.

**Q: What's a payment account on an outlet?**
A: It links the outlet to the payment account used for its sales; it shows No payment account until one is assigned.

**Q: Can I delete an outlet?**
A: Yes — use Delete Outlet. Keep in mind outlets are used across stock, taxes, and reports.