Skip to main content

Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openbook.to/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

Locations represent where your business operates — physical branches, warehouses, virtual offices, or even just a logical grouping for transactions.
Every Legal Entity needs at least one Location to record transactions. For service DAOs without physical locations, simply create a virtual location like “Main Office” or “Online Operations”.

​
When You Need Locations

ScenarioLocation Example
SaaS/Subscription service”Zenland Office” or “Online”
Coffee shop with 3 branchesOne location per branch
Remote consulting”Virtual Office”
DAO with central warehouse + storesOne location per physical site

​
Creating a Location

1

Navigate to Entity Detail

Go to Organization → Click on your Legal Entity
2

Add Location

In the Locations section, click + Add Location
3

Enter Details

Fill in:
  • Name: Human-friendly name
    • Example: Zenland Office
  • Code: Short identifier (used in reports)
    • Example: ZEN01
  • Address: Physical address (optional for virtual locations)
  • Phone: Contact number (optional)
  • Timezone: Location’s timezone for accurate timestamps
4

Save

Click Create Location

​
Example: Zenland DAO Setup

Here’s how Zenland DAO configured their Location: 
Name: Zenland Office
Code: ZEN01
Address: (empty - virtual location)
Timezone: UTC
For service DAOs, the location is mainly used for organizing transactions and reports. You don’t need a physical address — just a descriptive name.

​
Location Codes

The Code field is a short identifier used in:
  • Transaction references (e.g., “TXN-ZEN01-2025-001”)
  • Receipt numbers
  • Reports and filters
Use consistent, memorable codes like:
  • HQ for headquarters
  • ZEN01 for Zenland Office
  • ONLINE for e-commerce
  • DT01 for Downtown Branch 1

​
For Retail DAOs: Inventory Per Location

If you’re running a retail DAO with inventory, stock will be tracked separately at each location: 
Legal Entity: Coffee DAO LLC
├── Location: Downtown (DT01)
│   ├── Coffee Beans: 5,000g
│   └── Paper Cups: 500 pcs
│
└── Location: Airport (AIR01)
    ├── Coffee Beans: 2,000g
    └── Paper Cups: 300 pcs
Service DAOs don’t track inventory, so you only need one location to get started.

​
For Token Holders

Locations provide operational transparency:
  • See which location generated which revenue
  • Track transactions by branch
  • Verify that operations match physical reality (for audits)

​
What’s Next?

Now that you have a Location set up, you need to configure your Chart of Accounts before recording transactions.

Next: Set Up Accounts

Configure your Chart of Accounts for recording transactions