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Multi-Currency

lim supports multi-currency transactions with automatic FX conversion, rate management, and period-end revaluation.

Base Currency

Every company has a base currency (default: JPY). All reporting is in the base currency. Foreign currency transactions are converted at the transaction date rate.

Exchange Rate Management

View and Set Rates

Use lim fx rate --auto to fetch rates from the Bank of Japan (日本銀行) published rates. Run daily or before period-end.

Multi-Currency Journal Entries

Record transactions in foreign currency. lim converts to JPY automatically:

Manual Entry with FX

FX Gain/Loss on Payment

When the exchange rate changes between invoice and payment, lim records the FX gain or loss:

Period-End Revaluation

Revalue foreign-currency-denominated balances at period-end rates:
Revaluation entries are typically reversed on the first day of the next period. Use --auto-reverse to create the reversal automatically.

FX Rate History

Supported Currencies

lim supports all ISO 4217 currencies. Common currencies for Japanese businesses:

Next Steps

Journal Entries

View FX-related journal entries.

Financial Reports

Reports include FX gain/loss in P&L.