# How do I update the business type for my payee on their tax form?

The [information required for a 1099 tax form](https://stripe.com/docs/connect/required-verification-information-taxes) depends on an account’s business type and whether they have a US-based representative. If a user selects the wrong business type while onboarding or their business changes, the business type needs to be updated.
If the business type or business structure changes after the 1099 tax form has been filed, you may need to file a [correction](https://docs.stripe.com/connect/correct-tax-forms).
Platforms cannot update the business type of an Express connected account. The Express account must update their own business type via the Express Dashboard.
Platforms can update a Custom account’s [business type](https://stripe.com/docs/connect/identity-verification#business-type) and [business structure](https://stripe.com/docs/connect/identity-verification#business-structure) via the Dashboard or the API.
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## How can my Express account update their business type?
Your Express account can update their tax information from the **Tax forms** or **Account settings** pages. For more information on updating their tax details, see the Express Support Site.
### From the Tax forms page
1. Go to the **Tax forms** page.
1. Select **Confirm your tax information** next to the 1099 tax form you want to update. You can also click the overflow menu (...) next to the tax form and select **Edit information**.
1. Enter your legal name, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and address.
If you want to enter an Employer Identification Number (EIN) but only see a field to enter a Social Security Number (SSN), update your business type on the **Account settings** page.
### From Account settings
If you update your tax information from here, you still need to review any tax form info confirmation requests on the **Tax forms** page.
1. Go to **Settings** > **Business details**.
1. Edit the fields under **Business details**.
You can edit your **Business type** directly in this section.
Based in Brazil or Japan? If your legal entity has already been verified, you'll need to create a new account with the correct business type.
## How can I update a connected account’s business type via the Dashboard?
Only the Connect Onboarding Analyst and Admin roles can update a connected account’s business type. The Tax Analyst role can't edit connected account information. Business types can be edited on verified connected accounts.
1. Navigate to the connected account in the Dashboard.
1. Locate the **Business details** section and click **Edit**.
1. Select the new business type, then click **Save** and continue.
## How can I update a connected account’s business type via the API?
Use the [accounts_update](https://docs.stripe.com/api/accounts/update) API to update the [business_type](https://docs.stripe.com/api/accounts/object#account_object-business_type) or [company_structure](https://docs.stripe.com/api/accounts/create#create_account-company-structure).
Leaving `company_structure` blank defaults to `private_company` requirements and uses the Employer Identification Number (EIN).
## How does business type affect the info on my connected account's tax form?
For Individuals and US companies set up as Single Member LLCs or Sole Proprietorships, Stripe uses the personal tax details from the account for your 1099 form. This aligns with IRS expectations to see personal tax details on 1099s for these types of business structures. For additional information, see the [IRS website](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/single-member-limited-liability-companies).
For all other US companies and structures, Stripe uses the business tax details on the account.
- **Connected Account structure**
- **Details needed for 1099 tax forms**
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- US Individual
- **Personal tax details:** Name, home address, and SSN 
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- US Company with Single Member LLC/Sole Proprietorship
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- Non-US Single Member LLC/Sole Proprietorship with US person representative
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- US Company with structures other than Single Member LLC / Sole Proprietorship
- **Business tax details:** business name, address, and TIN 
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- All other structures (such as non profit or government entity)
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_This article is neither legal advice nor tax advice. We recommend that you speak to your tax advisor with any questions or concerns around tax reporting._