# Create a company period

**For:** Manager | Admin
**You'll need:** Nothing.

You'll create a new company period with a name, type, and date range. New periods are open until you start them — see {doc}`start-a-company-period`.

## Open the form

1. Go to **Company → Periods** in the left sidebar.
2. Click **'Add new period'** in the top-right.

## Fill in the form

1. Enter a **'Name'** (e.g. "2026").
2. Open the **'Period type'** dropdown and pick one (Calendar, Rolling, Fiscal).
3. Pick a **'Start date'** and **'End date'**.
4. Click **'Save'**.

The period is created with status **'Open'**.

## Verify it worked

The period appears at **Company → Periods** with an **'Open'** badge.

## Related

- {doc}`start-a-company-period`
- {doc}`edit-a-company-period`