One license on one computer can have many different users and many different company files.

But just one active user & one active company ata time

Resolution for 'active company issue: 'QuickBooks Premier Editions 2016 installed on a single computer. Do I need a user license for each person that uses QuickBooks and the same company file on this computer?' available: Yes.

The active company issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the active company issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex active company issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other active company support options.

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