Stripe may require additional documentation for verification if it cannot be done automatically. Acceptable documents vary by country and must include business name, address, and company registration number or VAT number. Documents must be uploaded directly into the Dashboard and meet specific requirements. Reviews can take up to 24 hours to complete.

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If we are unable to verify your business programmatically, Stripe may request additional Proof of Business documentation in order to verify legal entities.

For the US, see Tax ID verification guidelines by business type.

Accepted Document Types

For a per country list of accepted documents see: Acceptable verification documents by country. Use the toggle at the top to select the desired country.

Document Requirements

The information in this document must include business name, business address, and company registration number or VAT number and must match the information on your Stripe account. Confirm the business information listed on your Stripe account is correct before a document is uploaded. Click the Edit icon beside your business details in the Dashboard to make any changes.

Your Proof of Legal Entity document upload must be successfully reviewed and matched to the information on your Stripe account before your business can be verified. Reviews can take up to 24 hours.

Each document must meet specific requirements in order to be accepted for verification.

Documents must be:

• Valid and representative of up-to-date registration
• Clear and large enough to read
• Complete defined as:
  • The full business name, business address, and either VAT number or company registration number of the incorporated entity are clearly stated and legible.
  • If this information is spread across multiple pages of your document, please upload a PDF containing all the relevant pages
• Can be uploaded in .pdf format

Uploading your verification documents

Due to the highly sensitive nature of your verification documents, Stripe can only accept documents which are uploaded through the Dashboard. Do not send documents by email.

In the Dashboard, banners will direct you to the correct location to upload any required documents.

Verify business address

Verifying your business address

Identity and home address verification

See Documents for identity and home address verification.