# Issuing: Creating a cardholder

Cardholders are created as one of two [types](https://stripe.com/docs/api/issuing/cardholders/list#list_issuing_cardholders-type):
* Individual
* Business entity
Cardholders created as the **individual type** must provide a legal name. This can differ from the name printed on the card, but the legal name field must be the accurate legal name.
Cardholders created as the **business entity type** are required to provide the business number (Tax ID) to ensure it's a valid entity.
For either option, it's up to the user if they want to provide a personal or a business address.
For more information on how to create a cardholder, [reference our API documentation](https://docs.stripe.com/issuing/connect/cardholders-and-cards#create-cardholders).