Country
Overview
Country — Business Overview
The Country document is a foundational setup record in Dafater that defines the list of countries your organization operates in or interacts with. It provides a standardized way to capture country-level information that is consistently used across customers, suppliers, employees, and business transactions.
What the Country Document Is Used For
The Country document is used to:
- Standardize country names across all business records
- Support accurate addresses for customers, suppliers, employees, and branches
- Enable country-based reporting and analysis
- Ensure compliance with country-specific rules, currencies, and regulations
By maintaining a single, controlled list of countries, Dafater ensures data consistency and clarity across all business operations.
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using the Country document:
- Define all countries where your business operates, sells, purchases, or hires
- Confirm official country names to avoid duplication or confusion
- Ensure alignment with your organization’s geographic and regulatory needs
This setup is typically completed once during initial system configuration, with updates made only when expanding into new regions.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
- Create Country records during initial system setup
- Link Country to addresses, customers, suppliers, employees, and company locations
- Use Country data in transactions, reports, and compliance-related activities
- Review periodically to ensure relevance as business operations expand
The Country document quietly supports many daily operations without requiring frequent user interaction.
Key Business Scenarios Where Country Is Essential
- Expanding business operations into new international markets
- Managing global customers or suppliers
- Handling employee records across multiple regions
- Generating country-wise sales, purchase, or workforce reports
- Supporting taxation, legal, or regulatory obligations based on country
Without a properly maintained Country list, geographic reporting and compliance can become inconsistent or unreliable.
Important Considerations for Users
- Avoid creating duplicate or misspelled country names
- Use official and widely recognized country naming standards
- Add new countries only when there is a genuine business requirement
- Remember that many records depend on Country, so changes should be made carefully
In summary, the Country document is a critical building block in Dafater that ensures geographic consistency, supports accurate reporting, and enables smooth business operations across regions.
Basic Information
- Module: Geo
- Document Type: Setup
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| country_name | Country Name | Data | ✓ | - | Official country name used across Dafater records |
| date_format | Date Format | Data | - | Standard date display format used in Dafater for this country | |
| time_format | Time format | Data | - | Standard time display format applied in Dafater | |
| time_zones | Time Zones | Text | - | List of applicable time zones supported by Dafater | |
| code | Code | Data | - | Short country code used for identification in Dafater |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | ✓ | |||||
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Linked from | Contacts |
| Address Template | Linked from | Contacts |
| Company | Linked from | Setup |
| Dafater Subscription | Linked from | Dafater Core |
| Employee | Linked from | Setup |
| Global Defaults | Linked from | Setup |
| Item | Linked from | Stock |
| Job Applicant | Linked from | HR |
| Lead | Linked from | CRM |
| Manufacturer | Linked from | Stock |
| Opportunity | Linked from | CRM |
| Supplier | Linked from | Buying |
| System Settings | Linked from | Core |
| Tax Rule | Linked from | Accounts |
| Training Request | Linked from | Dafater HR |
| Visit Visa Request | Linked from | Dafater HR |