Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Quick answers Nigerian SME owners ask before they start.

How much does Countam cost?

Countam is billed annually.

• Software-only: ₦250,000/year

• Software + done-for-you onboarding + support packages: from ₦350,000/year

Packages include:

• Starter: ₦350,000/year

Growth: ₦850,000/year

Executive: ₦1,500,000/year

How many users do I get?

• Software-only (₦250k/year): 2 users

• Starter: 3 users

Growth: 7 users

• Executive: 10 users

Additional users cost ₦60,000 per user per year

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. You can start with software-only and upgrade to a support package later.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Countam includes a 60-day free trial.

Will you remind me before my free trial ends?

Yes. We send reminders 7 days before your trial ends, and again 1 day before.

What happens when the 60-day trial ends?

If you don’t cancel before trial ends, your subscription will automatically start and we will charge your saved card. Your access continues without interruption.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes. You can cancel anytime to stop renewal. If you cancel, you keep access until your subscription end date

Do you offer refunds?

Countam is an annual subscription, so we don’t offer routine refunds once service has started. If you believe you were charged in error, contact support and we will review it.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes. We run promotions during the year, and offer discounts for bulk users and special programmes (SME associations and accounting partners).

What support do I get on the software-only plan?

Software-only includes Email + WhatsApp support, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (WAT).

How fast is support?

We aim to respond within 3 hours of receiving your message, and no later than 12 hours in most cases. If there is a system-wide issue, we send an update to all customers on the platform.

Do you provide training?

Yes. Countam includes short training videos for each module inside the product. We also run live onboarding demos for new users and webinars for walkthroughs and updates.

How do I contact support?

You can contact us via:

• In-app Help (chat)

• WhatsApp support

• Email: support@countam.com

Does Countam support VAT, WHT and PAYE?

Yes. Countam supports:

• VAT on invoices and VAT reporting

• WHT tracking and reporting

• Payroll with PAYE calculations and payslips

• A tax liability dashboard showing what’s due

Does Countam support e-invoicing (NRS)?

Yes. Countam supports e-invoicing through an integrated e-invoice service. E-invoice generation may be handled through a third-party provider while certification processes are completed.

Does Countam support inventory?

Yes. Countam supports:

• Stock tracking and stock levels

• Cost of goods (COGS) and gross profit

• Multi-store stock (separate stock per location)

You can also view stock position at month-end for reporting.

Can I do stock adjustments or stock transfers?

Not yet. Stock adjustments and stock transfers are coming soon.

Does Countam support production (Production Vouchers)?

Yes. Production Vouchers help you record raw materials used and finished goods produced, so you can track true cost and profit.

What payment methods does Countam POS support?

Cash, bank transfer, and card. You can also add other payment types by setting them up in your Chart of Accounts so they appear in POS.

Can I record split payments?

Yes. You can record split payments (up to 2–3 methods per sale).

Can I do refunds and voids?

Yes. Countam POS supports refunds and voids, with an audit trail.

Can I print POS receipts?

Receipt printing depends on your device, browser, and printer configuration. We are testing printer compatibility and will publish a recommended list of supported printers.

Do you have a wallet or virtual account inside Countam?

Yes. Countam includes a wallet module with virtual accounts through selected partner banks.

What can I use the wallet for?

• Pay vendors and third parties

• Make statutory payments (where applicable)

• Track office expenses without leaving Countam

Is the wallet available on all plans?

Yes. The wallet module is available on all plans.

Are there transaction limits?

Yes. Limits depend on the KYC level completed with each partner bank.

Can I import my data into Countam?

Yes. You can import key lists using Excel/CSV (using Countam import templates). If you’re migrating from another software (Zoho, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Wave), export your key lists and import them using our templates.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export data in Excel/CSV and export documents/reports in PDF.

Can Countam connect to my bank?

Direct bank feeds may be available where you’ve activated that service with your bank. Most businesses use bank statement upload + reconciliation. You can upload statements, match transactions to invoices, and reconcile cleanly into your accounts.

Does Countam support user roles and permissions?

Yes. Countam comes with built-in roles and you can customise permissions. Built-in roles include:

• Owner

• Accountant

• Manager

• Cashier

• Stock Manager

• Payroll Admin

You can also create custom roles for external parties and control what each role can view or edit.

Do I need to collect Customer TIN?

Customer TIN is optional, but recommended where available. It helps with compliant records and formal invoicing

Do I need Vendor TIN?

Vendor TIN is optional, but recommended where available. It supports cleaner records and WHT reporting.

Is Countam NDPR compliant?

Yes. Countam is NDPR registered and operates with data protection controls, including a Data Protection Officer.

Where is my data hosted?

Customer data is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with access controls, encryption, and backups. We don’t publicly list hosting regions.

What happens to my data if I stop using Countam?

You can request an export within 30 days of cancellation/termination. After that, data is deleted in line with policy.

What is Countam?

Countam is an all-in-one accounting and business software built for Nigerian SMEs.

It helps you run sales, expenses, payroll, inventory, tax tracking, and reporting in one place.

Who is Countam for?

Countam is for Nigerian SMEs, founders, finance teams, and accountants managing businesses

(typically ₦50m–₦5bn+ annual revenue).

What businesses use Countam?

Countam works best for Nigerian SMEs in:

• Retail and distribution

• Professional services

• Schools

• Hospitality

• Light manufacturing and production-based businesses

How long does setup take?

Basic setup takes 20–60 minutes.

Full setup (customers, vendors, products, opening balances) typically takes 1–3 days, depending

on how ready your data is.

Can someone help me set it up?

Yes. If you choose the done-for-you option, we help you set up properly based on how your business runs. Done-for-you onboarding can include:

• Chart of Accounts setup (mapped to your business)

• Product setup, including the right tax tags

• Import of opening balances

• Import of customers, vendors, and products (using our templates)

How much does Countam cost?

Countam is billed annually.

• Software-only: ₦250,000/year

• Software + done-for-you onboarding + support packages: from ₦350,000/year

Packages include:

• Starter: ₦350,000/year

Growth: ₦850,000/year

Executive: ₦1,500,000/year

How many users do I get?

• Software-only (₦250k/year): 2 users

• Starter: 3 users

Growth: 7 users

• Executive: 10 users

Additional users cost ₦60,000 per user per year

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. You can start with software-only and upgrade to a support package later.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Countam includes a 60-day free trial.

Will you remind me before my free trial ends?

Yes. We send reminders 7 days before your trial ends, and again 1 day before.

What happens when the 60-day trial ends?

If you don’t cancel before trial ends, your subscription will automatically start and we will charge your saved card. Your access continues without interruption.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes. You can cancel anytime to stop renewal. If you cancel, you keep access until your subscription end date

Do you offer refunds?

Countam is an annual subscription, so we don’t offer routine refunds once service has started. If you believe you were charged in error, contact support and we will review it.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes. We run promotions during the year, and offer discounts for bulk users and special programmes (SME associations and accounting partners).

What support do I get on the software-only plan?

Software-only includes Email + WhatsApp support, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (WAT).

How fast is support?

We aim to respond within 3 hours of receiving your message, and no later than 12 hours in most cases. If there is a system-wide issue, we send an update to all customers on the platform.

Do you provide training?

Yes. Countam includes short training videos for each module inside the product. We also run live onboarding demos for new users and webinars for walkthroughs and updates.

How do I contact support?

You can contact us via:

• In-app Help (chat)

• WhatsApp support

• Email: support@countam.com

Does Countam support VAT, WHT and PAYE?

Yes. Countam supports:

• VAT on invoices and VAT reporting

• WHT tracking and reporting

• Payroll with PAYE calculations and payslips

• A tax liability dashboard showing what’s due

Does Countam support e-invoicing (NRS)?

Yes. Countam supports e-invoicing through an integrated e-invoice service. E-invoice generation may be handled through a third-party provider while certification processes are completed.

Does Countam support inventory?

Yes. Countam supports:

• Stock tracking and stock levels

• Cost of goods (COGS) and gross profit

• Multi-store stock (separate stock per location)

You can also view stock position at month-end for reporting.

Can I do stock adjustments or stock transfers?

Not yet. Stock adjustments and stock transfers are coming soon.

Does Countam support production (Production Vouchers)?

Yes. Production Vouchers help you record raw materials used and finished goods produced, so you can track true cost and profit.

What payment methods does Countam POS support?

Cash, bank transfer, and card. You can also add other payment types by setting them up in your Chart of Accounts so they appear in POS.

Can I record split payments?

Yes. You can record split payments (up to 2–3 methods per sale).

Can I do refunds and voids?

Yes. Countam POS supports refunds and voids, with an audit trail.

Can I print POS receipts?

Receipt printing depends on your device, browser, and printer configuration. We are testing printer compatibility and will publish a recommended list of supported printers.

Do you have a wallet or virtual account inside Countam?

Yes. Countam includes a wallet module with virtual accounts through selected partner banks.

What can I use the wallet for?

• Pay vendors and third parties

• Make statutory payments (where applicable)

• Track office expenses without leaving Countam

Is the wallet available on all plans?

Yes. The wallet module is available on all plans.

Are there transaction limits?

Yes. Limits depend on the KYC level completed with each partner bank.

Can I import my data into Countam?

Yes. You can import key lists using Excel/CSV (using Countam import templates). If you’re migrating from another software (Zoho, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Wave), export your key lists and import them using our templates.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export data in Excel/CSV and export documents/reports in PDF.

Can Countam connect to my bank?

Direct bank feeds may be available where you’ve activated that service with your bank. Most businesses use bank statement upload + reconciliation. You can upload statements, match transactions to invoices, and reconcile cleanly into your accounts.

Does Countam support user roles and permissions?

Yes. Countam comes with built-in roles and you can customise permissions. Built-in roles include:

• Owner

• Accountant

• Manager

• Cashier

• Stock Manager

• Payroll Admin

You can also create custom roles for external parties and control what each role can view or edit.

Do I need to collect Customer TIN?

Customer TIN is optional, but recommended where available. It helps with compliant records and formal invoicing

Do I need Vendor TIN?

Vendor TIN is optional, but recommended where available. It supports cleaner records and WHT reporting.

Is Countam NDPR compliant?

Yes. Countam is NDPR registered and operates with data protection controls, including a Data Protection Officer.

Where is my data hosted?

Customer data is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with access controls, encryption, and backups. We don’t publicly list hosting regions.

What happens to my data if I stop using Countam?

You can request an export within 30 days of cancellation/termination. After that, data is deleted in line with policy.

About Countam

What is Countam?

Countam is an all-in-one accounting and business software built for Nigerian SMEs.

It helps you run sales, expenses, payroll, inventory, tax tracking, and reporting in one place

Who is Countam for?

Countam is for Nigerian SMEs, founders, finance teams, and accountants managing businesses

(typically ₦50m–₦5bn+ annual revenue).

What types of businesses use Countam?

Countam works best for Nigerian SMEs in:

• Retail and distribution

• Professional services

• Schools

• Hospitality

• Light manufacturing and production-based businesses

Setup and Onboarding

How long does setup take?

Basic setup takes 20–60 minutes. Full setup (customers, vendors, products, opening balances) typically takes 1–3 days, depending on how ready your data is.

Do you offer implementation help?

Yes. If you opt-in for the 7 business day implementation setup option, we help you set up properly based on how your business runs.

This onboarding can include:

• Chart of Accounts setup (mapped to your business)

• Product setup, including the right tax tags

• Import of opening balances

• Import of customers, vendors, and products (using our templates)

Can I import my existing data?

Yes. You can import key lists using Excel/CSV (using Countam import templates).

If you’re migrating from another software (Zoho, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Wave), export your

key lists and import them using our templates.

Pricing and Billing

How much does Countam cost?

Countam is billed annually.

• Software-only: from ₦250,000/year

• Software + done-for-you onboarding + support packages: from ₦350,000/year

Packages include:

• Starter: ₦250,000/year

• Growth: ₦430,000/year

• Scale: ₦700,000/year

How many users do I get?

• Starter: 2 users

• Growth: 5 users

• Scale: 10 users

Additional users cost ₦60,000 per user per year

What happens after the 60-day trial?

If you don’t cancel before trial ends, your subscription will automatically start and we will charge your saved card. Your access continues without interruption.

Do I need a card to start?

Yes. You will need to input your card details while checking out. Your subscription will resume automatically once the free trial ends.

Can I cancel?

Yes. You can cancel anytime to stop renewal.

If you cancel, you keep access until your subscription end date

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. You can start with software-only and upgrade to a support package later.

Features and Usage

Does Countam support VAT, WHT and payroll?

Yes. Countam supports:

• VAT on invoices and VAT reporting

• WHT tracking and reporting

• Payroll with PAYE calculations and payslips

• A tax liability dashboard showing what’s due

Can I upload bank statements?

Yes. Most businesses upload bank statements into Countam and reconcile transactions inside the system. Direct bank feeds may be available where supported.

Can multiple users access the account?

Yes. The amount of users that can be added to an account is dependent on the current subscription package.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export data in Excel/CSV and export documents/reports in PDF.

Data and Security

Where is data stored?

Customer data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure with access controls, encryption, and backups. We don’t publicly list hosting regions

Is Countam NDPR-conscious?

Yes. Countam is NDPR registered and operates with data protection controls, including a Data Protection Officer.

What happens if I stop using Countam?

You can request a data export within 30 days of cancellation/termination. After that, data is deleted in line with policy.

Affiliates

Who can join?

The Countam Affiliate Program is for;

• Accountants

• Bookkeepers

• Business coaches

• Consultants working with SMEs

• Communities and creators with real SME audiences

How is commission paid?

Commission is calculated on subscription amount excluding VAT.

Software subscription:

• Year 1 = 20%

• Year 2 = 10%

• Year 3+ = 5% (as long as customer remains subscribed).

Payouts: 30 days after subscription payment clears; no payout on refunds/chargebacks;

What support do affiliates get?

We’ll make it easy for you to pitch Countam clearly and responsibly.

Partner toolkit

• Partner welcome pack (how to position Countam to SME owners)

• One-page overview for SME owners (printable PDF)

• Social media templates (posts, banners, WhatsApp scripts)

• Simple demo flow (what to show in 10 minutes)

• Partner support channel (WhatsApp group or tickets)

• Product updates and messaging changes when we ship new features

Support

What support do I get on the software-only plan?

Software-only includes Email + WhatsApp support, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm WAT (Excluding public holidays).

How fast is support?

We aim to respond within 3 hours of receiving your message, and no later than 12 hours in most

cases.

If there is a system-wide issue, we send an update to all customers on the platform.

Do you provide training?

Yes. Countam includes short training videos for each module inside the product.

We also run live onboarding demos for new users and webinars for walkthroughs and updates

How do I contact support?

You can contact us via:

• In-app Help (chat)

• WhatsApp support

• Email: support@countam.com

Compliance. Confidence. Growth

Support hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm WAT (excluding public holidays). Ticket replies within 24 working hours

+234 906 203 4477

info@countam.com

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