Documentation Index
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Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Introduction
This page lists the local documents accepted per country of registration and per Legal User type (LegalPersonType) for 2 types of KYC/KYB verification document:
- Registration proof
- Articles of association (if applicable)
These two documents are only part of the requirements for legal users – see the requirements by user type for details.
Other localized data is also presented on this page for each country:
- The local legal structures that should be registered as each legal user type (
LegalPersonType)
- The company number format expected (
CompanyNumber)
The list is organized by geographical area:
Translations
Accepted languages
The registration proof and articles of association document types are accepted in the following languages:
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
If the original document is not in one of these languages, a certified sworn translation to English or French is required. The translation must be signed by the certified sworn translator who has been appointed by the legal authorities to provide official translations.
Mangopay reserves the right to request a certified sworn translation in other cases if deemed necessary.
Exception – Nordic articles of association
A non-certified translation – created by a non-certified individual, with or without online translation tools – is accepted for the articles of association document (only) from the following countries (only):
Submitting translations
The translation must be submitted together with the original, meaning there needs to be one single KYC Document object containing two files (called KYC Document Pages in the API): one file uploaded containing the original and another file uploaded containing the translation.
See the Document submission process guide for more information about submitting KYB documents.
Europe
Andorra (AD)
AD - Business
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- Sociedad Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SL) (Limited liability company)
- Societat Limitada Unipersonal (Single-member limited liability company)
- Societat Comanditària (Limited partnership)
- Sociedad Civil (Civil society)
- Sociedad Cooperativa (S.Coop.) (Cooperative)
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One of the following if it is dated within the last 3 months:
- The certificat d’inscripcio from the Registro de Comerc I Industria months and displaying the name of the declared legal representative
- Certificat d’inscripcio de societas Mercantiles delivered by the Govern d’Andorra - ministeri de Presidencia ou secretaria d’estat d’Economica i Empresa
If the document is older, then provide also one of the following:
- Nota simple issued in the past 3 months
- Certificado del departamento juridico y economico del gobierno de Andorra dated within the last 3 months
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| Estatus Sociales, the latest signed version. |
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| Número de comerç or núm registral de la societat |
- 1 letter + 6 digits + 1 letter (LXXXXXXL)
- 5 or 6 digits (XXXXX or XXXXXX)
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AD - Organization
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- Asociacion (Association)
- Fundació (Foundation)
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For Asociacion: constitution document issued by the Registre d’Associacions del Govern d’Andorra
For Fundació: constitution document issued by the Registre de Fundacions d’Andorra. |
| Estatus Sociales, the latest signed version. |
AD - Soletrader
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- Empresario Individual (Individual entrepreneur)
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| The certificat d’inscripcio from the Registro de Comerc I Industria dated within the last 3 months and displaying the name of the declared legal representative. |
Austria (AT)
AT - Business
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- Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (Public limited company)
- Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) (Private limited company)
- Offene Gesellschaft (OG) (General partnership)
- Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) (Limited partnership)
- Stille Gesellschaft (stG) (Partnership by estoppel)
- Gesellschaft des bürgerlichen Rechts (GesbR) (Partnership by contract)
- Offene Erwerbsgesellschaft (OEG) (Small general partnership)
- Kommanditerwerbsgesellschaft (KEG) (Small limited partnership)
- Genossenschaft (Gen) (Cooperative)
For more information about business registration in Austria, please see the City of Vienna’s website. |
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| Extract from the Firmenbuchauszug Registry, not older than 3 months. |
| Gesellschaftsvertrag or partnership agreement, the latest signed version. |
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| Firmenbuchnummer |
- 2 letters + 6 digits + 1 letter (LLXXXXXXL)
- 1 – 6 digits + 1 letter (XXXXXXL)
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AT - Organization
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- Verein (Nonprofit association)
- Privatstiftung (Private foundation)
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AT - Soletrader
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- Eingetragenes Einzelunternehmen (eU) (Self-employed)
- Sole proprietorship covered by the Austrian Trade and Industry regulation
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Trade license, not older than 3 months.
For activities that do not fall under the Trade Regulation Act, a letter from the Austrian tax office (Finanzamt) issued within the last 3 months including the Steuernummer (tax number). |
Belgium (BE)
BE - Business
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- Naamloze vennootschap (NV) / Société Anonyme (SA) (Public limited company)
- Besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid (BVBA) / Société privée à responsabilité limitée (SPRL) (Private limited company)
- Coöperatieve vennootschappen met beperkte aansprakelijkheid (CVBA) / Société coopérative (SCRL) (Limited liability cooperative)
- Coöperatieve vennootschappen met onbeperkte aansprakelijkheid (CVOA) / Société coopérative (SCRI) (Unlimited liability cooperative)
- Eenpersoons besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid (EBVBA) / Société privée à responsabilité limitée unipersonnelle (SPRLU) (Single member limited company)
- Vennootschap onder firma (VOF) / Société en nom collectif (SNC) (General partnership)
- Commanditaire vennootschap (Comm.V) / Société en commandite simple (SCS) (Limited partnership)
- Commanditaire vennootschap op aandelen (Comm.VA) / Société en commandite par actions (SCA) (Publicly traded partnership)
- Economisch samenwerkingsverband (ESV) / Groupement d’intérêt économique (GIE) (Economic interest grouping)
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| Vestigingseenheidsnummer or Numéro d’entreprise | |
BE - Organization
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- Vereniging zonder winstoogmerk (VZW) / Association sans but lucratif (ASBL) (Nonprofit association)
- Internationale vereniging zonder winstoogmerk / Association internationale sans but lucratif (International nonprofit association)
- Feitelijke vereniging / Association de fait (De facto partnership)
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BE - Soletrader
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- Eenmanszaak / Exploitation Individuelle (Sole proprietorship)
- Natuurlijk persoon / Personne physique (Natural person)
- Vennootschap of vereniging zonder rechtspersoonlijkheid / Société ou association sans personnalité juridique (Company or association without legal personality)
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Bulgaria (BG)
BG - Business
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- Sabiratelno Druzhestvo (SD) (General Partnership)
- Komanditno druzhestvo (KD) (Limited Partnership)
- Druzhestvo s ogranichena otgovornost (OOD) (Limited Liability Company)
- Ednolichno druzhestvo s ogranichena otgovornost (EOOD) (Single-Member Limited Liability Company)
- Aktzionerno druzhestvo (AD) (Joint Stock Company or Public Limited Company)
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| Certificate from the Registry Agency (portal), not older than 3 months. |
| Constituent Act, the latest signed version. |
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| ЕИК (EIK) or ПИК (PIK) (UIC/PIC) |
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- 13 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXXX)
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BG - Organization
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- Asociația non-profit (Nonprofit association)
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| Screenshot of the organization’s data from NGOBG, not older than 3 months. |
| УСТАВ (statutes), the latest signed version. |
BG - Soletrader
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- Ednolichen Tatgovetz (ET) (Sole proprietorship)
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Croatia (HR)
HR - Business
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- Dioničko društvo (d.d.) (Public limited company)
- Društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću (d.o.o.) (Private company limited by shares)
- Jednostavno društvo s ograničenom odgovornošću (j.d.o.o.) (Private limited company)
- Javno trgovačko društvo (General partnership)
- Komanditno društvo (k.d.) (Limited partnership)
- Gospodarsko interesno udruženje (GIU) (Economic interest grouping)
- Zadruga (Cooperative)
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| Certificate of incorporation from the Commercial Court Register, not older than 3 months. |
| Članak (articles), the latest signed version. |
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| Matični broj poslovnog subjekta (MBS) |
- 8 digits (XXXXXXXX)
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- 11 digits (XXXXXXXXXXX)
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HR - Organization
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- Neprofitna udruga (Nonprofit association)
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HR - Soletrader
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- Obrt (Sole proprietorship)
- Ortakluk (Partnership of two or more sole proprietors)
- Slobodna djelatnost (Self-employed – artists, journalists, lawyers, etc.)
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Cyprus (CY)
CY - Business
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- Private limited company
- Public limited company
- Company limited by guarantees
- General partnership
- Limited partnership
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| Αριθμός Μητρώου Εταιρίας Şirket kayıt numarası |
- 2 letters + 5 digits (HEXXXXX)
- 2 letters + 6 digits (HEXXXXXX)
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CY - Organization
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| Founding act, not older than 3 months. |
| Memorandum of association, the latest signed version. |
CY - Soletrader
Czechia (CZ)
CZ - Business
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- Akciová společnost (a.s.) (Public limited company)
- Společnost s ručením omezeným (s.r.o.) (Limited liability company)
- Veřejná obchodní společnost (v.o.s) (General commercial partnership)
- Komanditní společnost (k.s) (Limited partnership)
- Družstvo (Cooperative)
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CZ - Organization
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- Zapsaný spolek (z.s.) (Voluntary association)
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CZ - Soletrader
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- Živnost (Sole proprietorship)
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Denmark (DK)
DK - Business
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- Anpartsselskab (ApS) (Private limited company)
- Aktieselskab (A/S) (Public limited company)
- Kommanditselskab (K/S) (Limited partnership)
- Interessentskab (I/S) (General partnership)
- Partnerselskab or Kommanditaktieselskab (P/S) (Partnership limited by shares)
- Andelsselskab med begrænset ansvar (A.M.B.A) (Limited liability co-operative)
- Forening med begrænset ansvar (F.M.B.A) (Limited liability voluntary association)
- Selskab med begrænset ansvar (S.M.B.A) (Limited liability company)
- Iværksætterselskab (IVS) (Entrepreneurial limited company)
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| Registreringscertifikat or Registeringsbevis (certificate of registration) from the Central Business Register, not older than 3 months. |
| Vedtægter (statutes), the latest signed version. |
DK - Organization
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- Forening (Nonprofit association)
- Forening med begrænset ansvar (FMBA) (Limited liability voluntary association)
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| Proof of registration from the Central Business Register, not older than 3 months. |
| Vedtægter (statutes), the latest signed version. |
DK - Soletrader
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- Enkeltmandsvirksomhed (Sole proprietorship)
- Fully liable partner
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Estonia (EE)
EE - Business
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- Osaühing (OÜ) (Private limited company)
- Aktsiaselts (AS) (Public limited company)
- Usaldusühing (UÜ) (Limited partnership)
- Täisühing (TÜ) (General partnership)
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EE - Organization
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- Mittetulundusühing (MTÜ) (Nonprofit organisation)
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EE - Soletrader
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- Füüsilisest isikust ettevõtja (FIE) (Sole proprietorship)
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Finland (FI)
FI - Business
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- Osakeyhtiö (Oy) (Private company limited by shares)
- Julkinen osakeyhtiö (Oyj) (Public limited company)
- Avoin yhtiö (Ay) (General partnership)
- Kommandiittiyhtiö (Ky) (Limited partnership)
- Osuuskunta (osk) (Cooperative)
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| Electronic extract from the Virre trade register, not older than 3 months. |
| Yhtiöjärjestys (articles of association), the latest signed version. |
FI - Organization
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- Rekisteröity yhdistys (ry) (Registed association with legal personality)
- Säätiö (rs) (Foundation)
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| Registration proof from the Register of Associations, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association or statutes, the latest signed version. |
FI - Soletrader
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- Toiminimi (T:mi) (Sole proprietorship)
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France (FR)
FR - Note on dependent territories’ country codes
Note – French overseas territories (DOMTOM) country codesFor nationality fields, always use the FR country code.For country of residence and registration or incorporation, where relevant you should use the country code of the French overseas territory (called DOMTOM in French).This policy applies to:
- Natural User (
Address.Country) and Legal User (HeadquartersAddress.Country, LegalRepresentativeAddress.Country)
- UBO objects (
Address.Country, Birthplace.Country)
- Data entered in the hosted KYC/KYB experience for the Natural User, Legal User, legal representative, or person of significant control (PSC)
- BL - Saint Barthélemy
- GF - French Guiana
- GP - Guadeloupe
- MF - Saint Martin
- MQ - Martinique
- NC - New Caledonia
- PF - French Polynesia
- PM - Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- RE - Reunion
- TF - French Southern Territories
- WF - Wallis and Futuna
- YT - Mayotte
FR - Business
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- Société Anonyme (SA) (Public limited company)
- Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) (Limited liability company)
- Entreprise unipersonnelle à responsabilité limitée (EURL) (Sole proprietorship with limited liability)
- Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) (Simplified joint stock company)
- Société par actions simplifiée unipersonnelle (SASU) (Simplified one-person joint-stock company)
- Exploitation agricole à responsabilité limitée (EARL) (Farm with limited liability)
- Société en nom collectif (SNC) (General partnership)
- Groupement d’Intérêt économique (GIE) (Economic interest grouping)
- Groupement agricole d’exploitation en commun (GAEC) (Agricultural group operating in common)
- Société coopérative d’intérêt collectif (SCIC) (Collective interest cooperative society)
- Société civile (Civil society)
- Société civile d’exploitation agricole (Civil society of agricultural exploitation)
- Société cotée, régulée, fonds d’investissements (Listed company, regulated company, investment funds)
- Société d’exercice libéral à responsabilité limitée à associé unique (Sole-shareholder limited liability private practice company)
- Société coopérative ouvrière de production à forme anonyme (Cooperative worker production company in anonymous form)
- Société coopérative de production (SCOP) (Production cooperative society)
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| Kbis extract from Infogreffe, not older than 3 months. |
| Statutes, the latest signed version. |
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| SIREN or SIRET |
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- 14 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
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FR - Organization
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- Association (Association)
- Etablissement public local d’enseignement ou lycée (Local public educational institution or high school)
- Fondation (Foundation)
- Congrégation (Congregation)
- Syndicat (Union)
- Mairie (City hall)
- Collectivité locale/territoriale (Local/territorial authority)
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If available, one of the following:
- Subprefecture declaration
- SIRENE declaration, not older than 3 months
If the above is not available, then extract from the Journal officiel. |
Statutes, the latest signed version.
The latest minutes of the General Assembly, showing the current officers, may also be required. |
FR - Soletrader
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- Auto-entrepreneur (Self-employed)
- Entreprise individuelle à responsabilité limitée (EIRL) (Sole proprietorship with limited liability)
- Entreprise individuelle déclarée auprès de la chambre d’agriculture, exploitant agricole (Sole proprietorship declared to the Chamber of Agriculture, farmer)
- Intermittent du spectacle (Intermittent entertainment worker)
- Affilié à MDA AGESSA (Member of MDA AGESSA)
- Micro-entreprise (Microbusiness)
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| One of the following, not older than 3 months: |
Germany (DE)
DE - Business
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- Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (Public limited company)
- Offene Handelsgesellschaft (OHG) (General partnership)
- Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) (Limited partnership)
- Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) (Private limited company)
- Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (GmbH & Co or AG & Co) (Publicly traded partnership)
- UG (haftungsbeschränkt) (Simple partnership)
- eGbR (Eingetragene Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts - Registered Partnership under Civil law)
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| Handelsregisterauszug from the Common Register Portal or the Company Register, not older than 3 months. |
Gesellschaftsvertrag or Gründungsurkunde, the latest signed version.
For UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Musterprotokoll is accepted if the entity doesn’t have the Gesellschaftsvertrag.
For eGbR, Partnership Agreement or Articles of Partnership if available, Shareholder Declaration if not. |
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| Nummer der Firma Registernummer |
- 2 – 3 letters + 6 digits (LLXXXXXX)
- 2 – 3 letters + 1 – 6 digits (LLLXXXX)
- 2 – 3 letters + 1 – 6 digits + 1 letter (LLLXXXXXXL)
- 2 – 3 letters + 1 – 6 digits + 1 – 2 letter (LLLXXXXXXLL)
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DE - Partnership
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- Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts (GbR) (Civil law partnership)
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Depends on the type of partnership:
Commercial partnerships
Gewerbeschein from the Common Register Portal, one per partner.
If the Gewerbeschein is dated within the last 3 months, it can be used on its own.
If it is older, then provide also one of the following:
- Steuerliche Bescheinigung requested from the tax office, issued in the name of the partnership, and not older than 3 months
- Steuernummer Zuteilungsbrief provided by the tax office at founding – can only be used if not older than 3 months
Non-commercial partnerships
Provide one of the following:
- Steuerliche Bescheinigung requested from the tax office, issued in the name of the partnership, and not older than 3 months
- Steuernummer Zuteilungsbrief provided by the tax office at founding – can only be used if not older than 3 months.
For non-commercial partnerships only, if, exceptionally, neither the Steuerliche Bescheinigung nor Steuernummer Zuteilungsbrief are available, the Gewerbeschein can be dated older than 3 months. |
Partner agreement, contract or similar relevant constitutive act, drafted at the formation and incorporation of the entity.
Required if it exists for the entity. |
DE - Organization
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- Eingetragener Verein (eV) (Registered association)
- Stiftung (Foundation)
- Eingetragene Genossenschaft (eG) (Registered cooperative)
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One of the following from the Common Register Portal, not older than 3 months:
- Genossenschaftssatzung
- Stiftungssatzung
- Vereinsregisterauszug
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| Satzung, the latest signed version. |
DE - Soletrader
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- Eingetragener Kaufmann (eK)
- Einzelunternehmen
- Einzelkaufmann
- Kleingewerbe
- Freiberufler
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Gewerbeschein from the Common Register Portal.
If the Gewerbeschein is dated within the last 3 months, it can be provided on its own.
If it is older, then provide also one of the following:
- Steuerliche Bescheinigung requested from the tax office, not older than 3 months
- Steuernummer Zuteilungsbrief provided by the tax office at founding – can only be used if not older than 3 months
For Eingetragener Kaufmann (eK), the Handelsregisterauszug may be provided on its own. |
Greece (GR)
GR - Business
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- Anónimi Etaireía / Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία (Α.Ε.) (Public limited company)
- Eterórrithmi Etaireía / Ετερόρρυθμη Εταιρία (Ε.Ε.) (Limited partnership)
- Etaireía Periorisménis Efthínis / Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης (Ε.Π.Ε.) (Private company limited by shares)
- Monoprósopi Etaireía Periorisménis Efthínis / Μονοπρόσωπη Ε.Π.Ε. (Μ.Ε.Π.Ε.) (Private company limited by shares)
- Omórrithmi Etaireía / Ομόρρυθμη Εταιρεία (Ο.Ε.) (General partnership)
- Idiotiki Kefalaiouchiki Etaireía / Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία (I.K.E) (Private company)
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| τον Αριθμό Γενικού Εμπορικού Μητρώου or τον Αριθμό Φορολογικού Μητρώου (Α.Φ.Μ.) |
- 12 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXX)
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
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GR - Organization
GR - Soletrader
Hungary (HU)
HU - Business
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- Korlátolt felelősségű társaság (kft.) (Limited liability company)
- Nyilvánosan működő részvénytársaság (Nyrt) (Public limited company listed on the stock exchange)
- Zártközűen működő részvénytársaság (Zrt.) (Privately held company (same as Nyrt but not listed))
- Betéti társaság (bt.) (Limited partnership)
- Közkereseti társaság (kkt.) (General partnership)
- Szövetkezet (szov) (Cooperative)
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| Cégjegyzékszáma |
- 2 letters + 10 digits (LLXXXXXXXXXX)
- 10 digits (XXXXXXXXXX)
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HU - Organization
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| Proof of registration from the relevant national registry, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
HU - Soletrader
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- Egyéni vállalkozó (e.v.) (Sole trader)
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| Document with Tax ID Number, not older than 3 months. For more information, see the EUGO website. |
Ireland (IE)
IE - Business
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- Private company limited by shares (LTD)
- Designated activity company (DAC)
- Designated activity company limited by guarantee (DAC)
- Company limited by guarantee (CLG)
- Public limited company (PLC)
- Unlimited company
- European economic interest groupings (EEIG)
- Private unlimited company
- Public company having a share capital
- Public unlimited company not having a share capital
- Partnership
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| Company Registration Number (CRN) |
- 6 digits (XXXXXX)
- 5 digits (XXXXX)
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IE - Organization
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- Foundation
- Unincorporated associations
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| Proof of registration from the Register of Charities, not older than 3 months. |
| Memorandum and articles of associations, the latest signed version. |
IE - Soletrader
Italy (IT)
IT - Business
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- Societa a responsabilita limitata (S.r.l) (Limited liability company)
- Societa per azioni (S.p.a) (Joint stock company)
- Società Cooperativa a responsabilita limitata (S.c.r.l) (Limited liability cooperative company)
- Società semplice (S.s) (Simple partnership)
- Societa in nome collettivo (S.n.c) (General partnership)
- Societa in accomandita semplice (S.a.s) (Simple limited partnership)
- Società in Accomandita Per Azioni (S.a.p.a) (Limited partnership for shares)
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| Visura Camerale from the Chamber of Commerce, not older than 3 months. |
| Statuto sociale (articles) or Atto costitutivo (deed of incorporation), the latest signed version. |
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| Codice fiscale or REA number |
- 11 digits (XXXXXXXXXXX)
- 2 letters + 7 digits (LLXXXXXXX)
- 2 letters + 6 digits (LLXXXXXX)
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IT - Organization
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- Associazione (Association)
- Azienda speciale (Public nonprofit entity)
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| Certificate from the Agenzia Entrate, not older than 3 months. |
| Statuto (statutes), the latest signed version. |
IT - Soletrader
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- Empresa individuale (Sole proprietorship)
- Artigiano (Craftsman)
- Lavoratore autonomo (Self-employed)
- Libero professionista (Freelance)
- Impenditore (Entrepreneur)
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| One of the following, not older than 3 months: |
Latvia (LV)
LV - Business
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- Sabiedrība ar ierobežotu atbildību (SIA) (Private company limited by shares)
- Akciju sabiedrība (AS) (Public limited company)
- Komandītsabiedrība (KS) (Limited partnership)
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| Certificate of incorporation from the Business Register, not older than 3 months. |
| Dibināšanas līgums (founding agreement), the latest signed version. |
LV - Organization
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- Bezpeļņas organizācija (BO) (Nonprofit organization)
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| Proof of registration from the Register of Associations and Foundations of the Business Register, not older than 3 months. |
| Asociācijas statūti (association statutes), the latest signed version. |
LV - Soletrader
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- Individuālais komersants (IK) (Sole proprietorship)
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Lithuania (LT)
LT - Business
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- Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė (UAB) (Private company limited by shares)
- Akcinė bendrovė (AB) (Public limited company)
- Tikroji ūkinė bendrija (TUB) (General partnership)
- Komanditinė ūkinė bendrija (KUB) (Limited partnership)
- Mažoji bendrija (MB) (Limited liability partnership)
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| Detailed extract with history from RegistruCentras, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
LT - Organization
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- Viešoji įstaiga (VšĮ) (Nonprofit organization)
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| Proof of registration from RegistruCentras, not older than 3 months. |
| ĮStatai (statutes), the latest signed version. |
LT - Soletrader
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- Individuali įmonė (IĮ) (Personal enterprise)
- Individuali veikla (Sole proprietorship)
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| Business license self-employment certificate from RegistruCentras, not older than 3 months. |
Luxembourg (LU)
LU - Business
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- Société anonyme (SA) (Public limited company)
- Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) (Limited liability company)
- Société en commandite par actions (SECA) (Partnership limited by shares)
- Société en commandite simple (SECS) (Limited partnership)
- Société en nom collectif (SENC) (General partnership)
- Société coopérative (Cooperative)
- Société civile (Civil society)
- Groupement d’intérêt économique (GIE) (Economic interest group)
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| Numéro d’immatriculation |
- 1 letter + 6 digits (LXXXXXX)
- 1 letter (from A to J) + 3 – 6 digits
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LU - Organization
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- Association sans but lucratif (Nonprofit organization)
- Association de fait (De facto association)
- Fondation (Foundation)
- Syndicat d’initiative (Tourist office)
- Organisation non gouvernementale (Non-governmental organization)
- Association agricole (Agricultural association)
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LU - Soletrader
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- Entreprise individuelle, pas de personnalité juridique (Sole proprietorship, no legal personality)
- Personne physique (Natural person)
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Montenegro (ME)
ME - Business
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- Društvo sa Ograničenom Odgovornošću (d.o.o.) (Private company limited by shares)
- Akcionarsko drutvo (AD) (Joint stock company)
- Ortačko društvo (OD) (General partnership)
- Komanditno društvo (KD) (Limited partnership)
- Zadruga (Cooperative)
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| One of the following, dated within the last 3 months: |
| Osnivački akt or Statut društva, the latest signed version. |
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| Matični broj / Registarski broj or Poreski Identifikacioni Broj (9 digits) |
- 8 digits (XXXXXXXX)
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
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ME - Organization
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- Nevladina organizacija (NVO) (Non-governmental organization)
- Fondacija (Fondation)
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| Registration document from the Ministarstvo javne uprave (Ministry of Public Administration). |
| Osnivački akt or Statut društva, the latest signed version. |
ME - Soletrader
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- Preduzetnik (PR) (Sole proprietorship)
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Malta (MT)
MT - Business
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- Private limited liability company
- Public limited liability company
- General partnership
- Limited partnership
|
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| Certificate of registration from the Malta Business Registry (support), not older than 3 months. |
| Memorandum and articles of association, the latest signed version. |
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| Registration Number |
- 1 letter + 5 digits (LXXXXX)
- 1 letter + 6 digits (LXXXXXX)
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MT - Organization
MT - Soletrader
Netherlands (NL)
NL - Business
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- Besloten Vennootschap (BV) (Private limited company)
- Commanditaire Vennootschap (CV) (Limited partnership)
- Naamloze Vennootschap (NV) (Limited liability company)
- Coöperatie (Cooperative)
- Maatschap (Partnership)
- Vennootschap onder firma (VOF) (Partnership firm)
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| KvK uittreksel from the Chamber of Commerce, not older than 3 months. |
| Statuten (statutes), the latest signed version. |
NL - Organization
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- Stichting (Foundation)
- Vereniging met volledige rechtsbevoegdheid (Association with full legal capacity)
- Vereniging met beperkte rechtsbevoegdheid (Association with limited legal capacity)
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| KvK uittreksel from the Chamber of Commerce, not older than 3 months. |
| Statuten (statutes), the latest signed version. |
NL - Soletrader
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- Eenmanszaak (Self-employed)
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Norway (NO)
NO - Business
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- Aksjeselskap (AS) (Limited company)
- Ansvarlig selskap (ANS) (General partnership)
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| Certificate of incorporation from the Brønnøysundregistrene, not older than 3 months. |
| Vedtekter (memorandum of association), the latest signed version. |
|
| TIN |
- 11 digits (XXXXXXXXXXX)
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
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NO - Organization
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- Assosiasjon (Association)
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| Proof of registration of the association, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
NO - Soletrader
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- Enkeltpersonforetak (Sole trader company)
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| Sole proprietorship proof of registration from Altinn, not older than 3 months. |
Poland (PL)
PL - Business
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- Spółka z ograniczona odpowiedzialnosia (z.o.o.) (Limited liability company)
- Spółka akcyjna (S. A.) (Joint stock company)
- Spółka Jawna (Sp.J.) (General partnership)
- Spółka Komandytowa (Sp. K.) (Limited partnership)
- Spółka Komandytowo-Akcyjna (S.K.A.) (Limited joint-stock partnership)
- Spółka cywilna (s.c.) (Civil partnership)
- Spółka partnerska (sp.p.) (Partnership)
- Spółdzielnia (Cooperative)
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| Numer w Krajowym Rejestrze Sądowym (numer KRS) |
- 8 digits (XXXXXXXX)
- 6 digits (XXXXXX)
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- 10 digits (XXXXXXXXXX)
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PL - Organization
PL - Soletrader
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- Jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza (Sole proprietorship)
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Portugal (PT)
PT - Business
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- Sociedade Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedade por quotas (Private limited company)
- Sociedade em nome colectivo (Private limited company)
- Sociedade em comandita simples (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedade em comandita por acçoes (Limited liability company)
- Sociedade unipessoal por quotas (Single shareholder company)
- Establecimento individual de responsabilidade limitada (EIRL) (Private limited liability company)
- Sociedade em comandita (Limited partnership)
- Agrupamento complementar de empresas (ACE) (Complementary grouping of companies)
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| Valid certidão permanente from the Registo Comercial. |
| Estatutos (statutes), the latest signed version. |
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| Número de Identificação Pessoa Coletiva (NIPC) |
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- 3 – 6 digits (XXXXXX)
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PT - Organization
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| Documento Inicio de Actividade (founding document), not older than 3 months. |
| Estatutos (statutes), the latest signed version. |
PT - Soletrader
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- Empresário em Nome individual (Sole proprietorship)
- Trabalhador independente (Self-employed person)
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| Certificação da direcção de serviços de registo de contribuintes (Finance portal), not older than 3 months. |
Romania (RO)
RO - Business
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- Akciová společnost (a.s.) (Public limited company)
- Společnost s ručením omezeným (s.r.o.) (Limited liability company)
- Veřejná obchodní společnost (v.o.s) (General commercial partnership)
- (k.s) (Limited partnership)
- Družstvo (Cooperative)
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| Certificate from the National Trade Register Office, not older than 3 months. |
| Memorandum de asociere (memorandum of association), the latest signed version. |
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| Număr de ordine în Registrul Comerţului | |
RO - Organization
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| Proof of registration from the Register of Associations and Foundations at the Registry of the Court (National Trade Register Office), not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
RO - Soletrader
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- Živno (Sole proprietorship)
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Serbia (RS)
RS - Business
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- Društvo sa Ograničenom Odgovornošću (d.o.o.) (Private company limited by shares)
- Akcionarsko drutvo (AD) (Joint Stock Company)
- Ortačko društvo (OD) (General partnership)
- Komanditno društvo (KD) (Limited Partnership)
- Zadruga (Cooperative)
|
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| Extract from the Agency for Business Register not older than 3 months showing the name of the declared legal representative. |
| Osnivački akt or Statut, the latest signed version. |
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| Matični broj (Company Registration Number) or Poreski Identifikacioni Broj (PIB) |
- 8 digits (XXXXXXXX)
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
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RS - Organization
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- Udruženje (Non-governmental organization)
- Fondacija (Fondation)
|
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| Extract from the Agency for Business Register not older than 3 months showing the name of the declared legal representative. |
| Statut or Pravilnik, the latest signed version. |
RS - Soletrader
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- Preduzetnik (PR) (Sole proprietorship)
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Slovakia (SK)
SK - Business
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- Akciová spoločnosť (a.s) (Public limited company)
- Spoločnosť s ručením obmedzeným (s.r.o) (Private company limited by shares)
- Komanditná spoločnosť (k.s) (Limited liability partnership)
- Verejná obchodná spoločnosť (v.o.s) (General partnership)
- Družstvo (Cooperative)
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| Extract from the Business Register of the district court, not older than 3 month. |
| Memorandum asociácie (memorandum of association), the latest signed version. |
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| Identifikačného čísla Identification number | |
SK - Organization
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| Proof of registration, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
SK - Soletrader
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- Zivnosť (Sole proprietorship)
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Slovenia (SI)
SI - Business
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- Delniška družba (d.d.) (Public limited company)
- Družba z omejeno odgovornostjo (d.o.o.) (Private company limited by shares)
- Družba z neomejeno odgovornostjo (d.n.o) (Unlimited company)
- Komanditna družba (k.d) (Limited partnership)
|
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| Certificate from the Slovenian Business Register, not older than 3 months. |
| Akt O Ustanovitvi (memorandum of association), the latest signed version. |
|
| Matična številka |
- 10 digits (XXXXXXXXXX)
- 7 – 10 digits (XXXXXXXXXX)
|
SI - Organization
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| Proof of registration, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
SI - Soletrader
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- Samostojni podjetnik (s.p) (Sole proprietorship)
|
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| Proof of registration at AJPES, not older than 3 months. |
Spain (ES)
ES - Business
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- Sociedad Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL) (Limited liability company)
- Sociedad Limitada (S.L.L.) (Limited company)
- Sociedad Limitada Nueva Empresa ( SLNE) (New limited company)
- Sociedad Colectiva (SC) (Collective company)
- Sociedad Comanditaria Simple (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedad Cooperativa (S.Coop.) (Cooperative)
- Sociedad Civil (Civil society)
- Comunidad de bienes (Community of goods)
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|
| One of the following, not older than three months: |
| Escrituras (statutes), the latest signed version. |
|
| Número de identificación fiscal (NIF) |
- 1 letter + 8 digits (LXXXXXXXX)
- 1 letter + 7 digits + 1 letter (LXXXXXXXL)
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ES - Organization
ES - Soletrader
|
- Antonomo (Self-employed)
- Empresario Individual (Individual entrepreneur)
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One of the following, not older than 3 months:
- Resolucion Regimen Especial de Trabajadores por Cuenta Propia o Autonomos
- Tarjeta de identificación fiscal
- Certificado de Situacion Censal
For more information, see the Infoempresa website. |
Sweden (SE)
SE - Business
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- Aktiebolag (AB) (Limited liability company)
- Handelsbolag (HB) (General partnership)
- Kommanditbolag (KB) (Limited partnership)
|
|
| Organisationsnummer |
- 10 digits (XXXXXXXXXX, optional dash XXXXXX-XXXX)
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SE - Organization
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- Ekonomisk förening (EF) (Cooperative)
- Ideell förening (IF) (Non-profit organization)
- Stiftelse (Foundation)
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SE - Soletrader
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- Enskild firma (Sole proprietorship)
- Enskild näringsidkare (Sole trader)
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Switzerland (CH)
CH - Business
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- Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (Joint-stock company)
- Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) (Limited liability company)
- Wirtschaftliche Interessengemeinschaft (wlG) (Economic interest group)
- Einfache Gesellschaft (eG) (Simple society)
- Kollektivgesellschaft (KolG) (General partnership)
- Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) (Limited partnership)
- Kommanditaktiengesellschaft (KomAG) (Limited stock corporation)
- Genossenschaft Kollektivgesellschaft (KolG) (Cooperative general society)
- Kommanditaktiengesellschaft (KomAG) (Limited stock corporation)
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| Extract of the Central Business Name Index, not older than 3 months. |
Statutes, the latest signed version.
For the following local structures, articles of association may not be available, in which case a Shareholder declaration is required instead:
- Kollektivgesellschaft (KolG)
- Kommanditgesellschaft (KG)
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| UID |
- 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- CHE + 9 digits (CHEXXXXXXXXX)
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CH - Organization
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- Stiftung (Foundation)
- Verein (Association)
|
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| Certificate of registration from the Central Business Registry (if monthly income is above 100K CHF), not older than 3 months. If not available, statutes or constitution document (PV), not older than 3 months. |
| Statutes, the latest signed version. |
CH - Soletrader
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- Einzelunternehmen (Sole trader)
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UK (GB)
GB - Business
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- Private Limited Company (Ltd)
- Private Company limited by shares
- Public Limited Company (PLC)
- Company Limited by Guarantee
- Unlimited Company (UNLTD)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- General Partnership
- Limited Partnership (LP)
- Private partnership
- Community Interest Company (CIC)
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If available, the company snapshot from Companies House, dated within the last 3 months (accessible via the company page (URI) > tab More > View company information snapshot).
If the above is not available, then one of the following:
- Latest confirmation statement
- Annual return, not older than 3 months
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| Certificate of incorporation, the latest signed version. |
|
| Company Number or Registration Number |
- 8 digits (XXXXXXXX)
- 7 digits (XXXXXXX)
- OC + 6 digits (OCXXXXXX)
- SC + 6 digits (SCXXXXXX)
- SO + 6 digits (SOXXXXXX)
- NI + 6 digits (NIXXXXXX)
- R + 7 digits (RXXXXXXX)
- IP + 5 digits + R (IPXXXXXR)
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GB - Organization
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- Nonprofit organization
- Charity
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of ‘Limited’ exemption
- Scottish Charitable incorporated organization (Registered at OSCR)
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GB - Soletrader
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| Proof of registration from HMRC, not older than 3 months, or Self Assessment Tax Return. |
Middle East and Africa
Morocco (MA)
MA - Business
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- Société par actions simplifiée unipersonnelle (SASU ou SARLU) (Simplified one-person joint-stock company)
- Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) (Limited liability company)
- Société Anonyme (SA) (Public limited company)
- Société en nom collectif (SNC) (General partnership)
|
|
| Extract of the commercial registry, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
|
| ICE number or RC number |
- 15 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
- 6 to 8 digits
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MA - Organization
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- Association (Association)
- Fondation (Foundation)
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MA - Soletrader
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- Auto-entrepreneur (Self-employed person)
- Entreprise individuelle (Sole proprietorship)
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South Africa (ZA)
ZA - Business
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- Private company (Pty)
- Public Company (Ltd)
- State-Owned Company (SOC)
- Partnership
- Close Corporation (CC)
- Personal Liability Company (Inc)
- Cooperative
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ZA - Organization
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- Non-profit company (NPC)
- Not-for-profit organization (NPO)
- Charitable Society
- Registered Society
- Unincorporated Associations
- Voluntary Association
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ZA - Soletrader
Turkey (TR)
TR - Business
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- ANONIM SIRKETI (SA) (Joint Sock Company or Public Limited Company)
- TEK ORTAKLI LİMİTED ŞİRKET (LLC with one partner)
- PAY SAHİBİ SAYISI BİRDEN FAZLA ANONİM ŞİRKET (Joint Stock Company with more than one shareholder)
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|
One of the following:
- Extract of the commercial chamber not older than 3 months (ODA Sicil Kayıt Sureti)
- Extract from the trade registry certificate from MERSIS (TİCARET SİCİL TASDİKNAMESİ) dated within the last 3 months
|
| The Turkish Trade Registry Gazette of the company (Turkiye Ticaret Sicili Gazetesi) |
|
| Trade Registry Number (TİCARET SİCİL NO) or MERSIS number (MERSİS NUMARASI) |
- 7 digits (XXXXXXX)
- 16 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
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TR - Organization
|
- Foundation (Vakıf)
- Non-profit organization (Dernek)
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For foundation: Proof of registration issued by the Vakıflar Sicili (foundation registry)
For non-profit organization: Proof of registration issued by the Dernekler Sicili (non-profit registry) |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version (Tüzük or vakıfname) |
TR - Soletrader
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- Şahıs İşletmesi (sole proprietor)
- Serbest Meslek Erbabı (freelance, self-employed)
|
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One of the following:
- Extract from the business register with the Turkish tax number, not older than 3 months
- Tax document (vergi levhasi) from the previous year
|
United Arab Emirates, UAE (AE)
AE - Business
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- ذات مسئولية محدودة (Limited Liability Company, LLC)
- شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة - الشخص الواحد (ذ.م.م.) Limited Liability Company Single Owner (LLCSO)
- شركة المنطقة الحرة (Free Zone Company, FZC)
- ش م ح (مسؤولية محدودة) (Free Zone Company, FZCO)
- مؤسسة منطقة حرة (Free Zone Establishment, FZE)
- شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة في المنطقة الحرة (Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC)
- أعمال مدنية (Civil Company)
|
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One of the following, which must be within the validity period specified on the document:
- Business Licence (رخصة تجارة إلكترونية) delivered by the Department of Economic Development the Free Zone Authority or the Department of Economy and Tourism
- Commercial, professional or trading licence (رخصة تجارية)
|
| Memorandum of Association delivered by the government agency (عقد التأسيس والنظام الأساسي) |
|
| (رقم الرخصة) Trade License Number | |
AE - Organization
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- Foundation
- Non-profit organization
|
|
In all cases the registration proof document must be within the validity period specified on the document.
For foundation: Registration Certificate (issued either by the local authority or by the FZE)
For non-profit organization: Registration document issued by the Ministry of Community Development |
| Articles of association or constitution document, the latest signed version. |
AE - Soletrader
|
- مؤسسة فردية (sole establishment)
- sole proprietorship
- مهن حرة فردية (sole professional)
|
|
One of the following, which must be within the validity period specified on the document:
- Commercial, professional or trading licence (رخصة تجارية)
- Sole professional licence (خصة المهن الحرة)
- The e-trader licence, professional licence, or freelance licence (رخصة عمل حر) delivered by the Department of Economic Development the Free Zone Authority or the Department of Economy and Tourism
|
Asia-Pacific
Australia (AU)
AU - Business
|
- Proprietary company limited by shares
- Proprietary company unlimited with a share capital
- Public company limited by shares
- Public company unlimited with a share capital
- No-liability public company
- Foreign company
|
|
One of the following:
- The Certificate of Registration of a Company delivered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) only if the information on the company directors is up to date and the document is not older than 3 months
- The current company extract delivered by the ASIC, not older than 3 months
- The current business name extracts delivered by the ASIC, not older than 3 months
|
| Constitution document. |
|
| Australian Company Number (ACN) or Australian Business Number (ABN) | |
AU - Organization
|
- Not-for-profit organisation (NFP)
- Public company limited by guarantee
- Special purpose company
- Incorporated association
- Charities
|
|
| One of the following: |
| Memorandum of association, the latest signed version |
AU - Soletrader
|
- Individual or sole trader
|
|
One of the following:
- The ABN lookup from the Australian Business Register, dated within the last 3 months
- The Record of Registration for Business name delivered by the ASIC, not older than 3 months
|
China (CN)
Note – Hong Kong requirements and country codeThe document requirements for Hong Kong are different – see below.You should use the HK country code for addresses of residence or registration where relevant:
- Natural User
Address.Country
- Legal User
HeadquartersAddress.Country and/or LegalRepresentativeAddress.Country
The HK code should not be used for nationality (Nationality or LegalRepresentative.Nationality).
CN - Business
|
- 有限责任公司 (Limited liability company (LLC))
|
|
The Business Licence showing the name of the declared legal representative and one of the following dated within the last 3 months, also showing the name of the declared legal representative:
- SAT (annual tax return to the state administration of taxation)
- AIC (administration for industry and commerce)
|
| The articles or memorandum of incorporation, which must be up to date, signed, and stamped. |
|
| 统一社会信用代码 (Uniform Credit Code (USCC)) or 工商注册号 (Registration Number) |
- UCC: 18 characters
- Registration number: 15 digits
|
CN - Organization
|
- 社会团体 (Social Organization, SO)
- 社会服务机构 (Social Service Organization, SSO)
- 基金会 (Foundation)
- 事业单位 (Public Institutions)
|
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For SO and SSO, one of:
- SO/SSO Legal Person Registration Certificate, issued by the Civil Affairs Department and valid for 5 years
- Unified Social Credit Code Certificate (permanent validity)
Foundation, one of:
- Foundation Legal Person Registration Certificate, issued by the Civil Affairs Department and valid for 5 years
- Unified Social Credit Code Certificate (permanent validity)
Public institution, one of:
- Public Institution Legal Person Certificate, issued by the Department of Institutional Establishment and Management (permanent validity)
- Unified Social Credit Code Certificate (permanent validity)
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Both of the following:
- The latest filed articles of association
- Proof of current officers or managers, or the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Board of (Representative) Directors or Members
|
CN - Soletrader
|
- 个体工商户 (sole proprietorship)
|
|
The Business Licence showing the name of the declared legal representative and one of the following dated within the last 3 months, also showing the name of the declared legal representative:
- SAT (annual tax return to the state administration of taxation)
- AIC (administration for industry and commerce)
|
Hong Kong (HK)
Note – Hong Kong requirements and country codeThe document requirements for mainland China are different – see above.You should use the HK country code for addresses of residence or registration where relevant:
- Natural User
Address.Country
- Legal User
HeadquartersAddress.Country and/or LegalRepresentativeAddress.Country
The HK code should not be used for nationality (Nationality or LegalRepresentative.Nationality).
HK - Business
|
- 私人公司 (Private limited company)
|
|
Extract of the Company Registration (Form 2) and one of:
- The full Annual Return or CR
- The NNC1 form
In either case the name of the declared legal representative must be shown. |
| Company’s ordinance or memorandum and articles of association. |
|
| 商業登記號碼 (Business Registration Number) | |
HK - Organization
|
- 有限公司 (Company limited by guarantee)
- 非牟利公司 (Non-profit organization)
|
|
For company limited by guarantee:
- The documents required for the
BUSINESS type above
For non-profit organization: |
| Companies Ordinance, or memorandum and articles of association |
HK - Soletrader
|
- Individual sole proprietorship
|
|
| Electronic Extract of Information on the Business Register, not older than than 3 months and displaying the name of the declared legal representative, delivered by the Revenue Department of Business Registration of Hong Kong. |
India (IN)
IN - Business
|
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Private Limited Company
- One Person Company (OPC)
- Section 8 Company
- Public Limited Company
- Joint-Venture Company
- Partnership
|
|
| One of the following: |
One of the following:
- Memorandum or articles of association (formerly known as form INC33 or INC34), the latest signed version
- Deed of partnership, the latest signed version
|
|
| Corporate Identification Number (CIN) or Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) |
- 21 characters
- 15 characters
|
IN - Organization
|
- Non-government organization (NGO)
- Charitable societies
- Registered society
|
|
| Certificate of Registration issued by the state’s Registrar of Societies |
| Memorandum or articles of association, the latest signed version |
IN - Soletrader
|
- Proprietorship
- Micro-enterprise
|
|
One of the following:
- GST REG-06 from the Goods and Services Tax, alone if not older than 1 year or else if older then accompanied by the GSTR-3B dated within the last 3 months.
- Udyam Registration Certificate issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), if dated within the last 3 months. If the document doesn’t display the name of the sole trader then please include a screenshot of the Udyam Registration details from the MSME website.
|
Japan (JP)
JP - Business
|
- 株式会社, Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) (Public limited company)
- 合同会社, Godo Kaisha (GK) (Limited liability company)
- 合名会社, Gomei Kaisha (General partnership company)
- 合資会社, Goshi Kaisha (Limited partnership company or limited partnership)
|
|
| Certificate of Full Registry Records, issued by the Legal Affairs Bureau, dated within the last 3 months |
| Articles of incorporation. |
|
| 法人番号, Hōjin Bangō (Corporate Number) | |
JP - Organization
|
- 一般社団法人, Ippan Shadan Hōjin (charity)
- 特定非営利活動法人, Tokutei Hieiri Katsudō Hōjin (non-profit organization)
- 財団法人, Zaidan Hōjin (foundation)
|
|
For Ippan Shadan Hōjin (charity):
- Proof of registration issued by the Homukyoku (Legal Affairs Bureau).
For Tokutei Hieiri Katsudō Hōjin (non-profit organization):
- Proof of registration from the Prefectural Governor.
For Zaidan Hōjin (foundation), one of:
- The Setsuritsu Ninka-sho (設立認可書, official certificate)
- Proof of registration from the Hōjin Tōkibo (法人登記簿, moral entity registry) which must be requested physically.
|
| Articles of Association or constitution document (定款, teikan). |
JP - Soletrader
|
- Kojin Jigyo (sole proprietorship)
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| Notification of Incorporation or Cessation of Business for Sole Proprietorship. If the document is older than 3 months, also provide the last tax declaration delivered by the National Tax Agency. |
New Zealand (NZ)
NZ - Business
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- Limited liability companies
- Co-operative companies
- Unlimited companies
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| The company extract of the Companies Register dated within the last 3 months |
| Constitution document |
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| New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) or Company Number issued by the companies office |
- 13 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXXX)
- 6 to 8 digits
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NZ - Organization
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- Not-for-profit organization (NFP)
- Incorporated association
- Unincorporated group or society
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| One of the following: |
| Memorandum of association, the latest signed version. |
NZ - Soletrader
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- Individual or Sole Trader
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Singapore (SG)
SG - Business
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- Exempt Private Company
- Private company limited by shares
- Public company limited by shares
- Public company limited by guarantee
- Unlimited private company
- Unlimited exempt private company
- Unlimited public company
- Limited Partnership (LP)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
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| Unique Entity Number (UEN) | |
SG - Organization
SG - Soletrader
Americas
Argentina (AR)
AR - Business
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- Sociedad Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.) (Limited liability company)
- Sociedad Colectiva (Collective company)
- Sociedad en Comandita Simple (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones (Publicly traded partnership)
- Sociedad Cooperativa (Cooperative)
- Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (S.A.S.) (Simplified joint stock company)
- Sociedad Civil (Civil society)
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| One of the following: |
| Estatutos Sociales or Escritura Constitutiva, the latest signed version |
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| Número de Inscripción en el Registro Público de Comercio or Clave Única de Identificación Tributaria (CUIT) | |
AR - Organization
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- Asociación civil (Association)
- Fundación (Foundation)
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| One of the following: |
| Estatutos Sociales or Escritura Constitutiva, the latest signed version |
AR - Soletrader
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- Monotributista, formerly known as Pequeño Contribuyente (sole proprietorship)
- Responsable Inscripto (sole proprietorship with higher revenue)
- Antonomo (self-employed)
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Brazil (BR)
BR - Business
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- Sociedade Limitada (LTDA) (Limited liability company)
- Sociedade em nome colectivo (Private limited company)
- Sociedade Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedade em comandita simples (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedade em comandita por acçoes (Limited liability company)
- Empresa Individual de Responsabilidade Limitada (EIRELI) or Sociedade Limitada Unipessoal (SLU) (Private limited liability company)
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One of the following:
- Extract from the cadastro nacional de pessoa juridica not older than 3 months and only if the directors of the company are mentioned (socios e administradores)
- Dados da pessoa Juridica issued by the Redesim service, not older than 3 months
- Certidão Simplificada from the state where the company was incorporated (for example, for the state of Santa Catarina), not older than 3 months
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One of the following:
- Estatuto social, the latest signed version
- Contrato social de sociedade
- Ato Constitutivo
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| CNPJ number or NIRE number |
- 14 digits (XXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
- 11 digits (XXXXXXXXXXX)
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BR - Organization
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- Associações (Association)
- Fundação (Foundation)
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| Extract from the cadastro nacional de pessoa juridica not older than 3 months |
One of the following:
- Estatuto social, the latest signed version
- Contrato social de sociedade
- Ato Constitutivo
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BR - Soletrader
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- Empresário (Sole proprietorship)
- Microempreendedor Individual (Microbusiness)
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One of the following:
- Extract from the cadastro nacional de pessoa juridica not older than 3 months
- Certidão Simplificada from the state where the company was incorporated (for example, for the state of Santa Catarina), not older than 3 months
- Certificado da Condição de Microempreendedor Individual, not older than 3 months
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Canada (CA)
CA - Business
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- Limited partnerships (LP)
- Partnership
- Corporation (Ltd., Inc., Corp.)
- Cooperative
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One of the following:
- Extract of the Registration Notice, not older than 3 months
- Letter of registration or confirmation of the business number delivered by the Canadian Revenue Agency, not older than 3 months
- Screenshot of the corporate profile on the state’s company registry (for example, Quebec) dated within 3 months and provided all details are correct, the declared legal representative is showing, and the status is active
If the first two documents are older than 3 months and the registry data is not up to date, then submit the registry screenshot plus one of the other two. |
One of the following:
- Articles of incorporation
- Statuts constitutifs
- Certificat de constitution de la société
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| Business Number or Corporation Number | |
CA - Organization
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- Non-profit organization
- Incorporated non-profit corporation
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| Registration document issued either from Corporations Canada (federal incorporation) or from the state in which the structure was incorporated (state incorporation). |
One of the following:
- Articles of incorporation
- Statuts constitutifs
- Certificat de constitution de la société
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CA - Soletrader
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- Sole proprietorship
- Self-employed person
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One of the following, dated within the last 3 months:
- Extract of the Registration Notice
- Letter of registration or confirmation of the business number delivered by the Canadian Revenue Agency
- Annual tax return, delivered by the Canadian Revenue Agency
- Screenshot of the corporate profile on the state’s company registry (for example, Quebec) provided all details are correct, the declared legal representative is showing, and the status is active
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Chile (CL)
CL - Business
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- Sociedad Anonima Abierta (S.A.A) (Public limited company)
- Sociedad Anonima Cerrada (S.A.C) (Private limited company)
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL.) (Limited liability company)
- Sociedad Colectiva (Collective company)
- Sociedad en Comandita Simple (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones (Publicly traded partnership)
- Sociedad Cooperativa (Cooperative)
- Sociedad por Acciones (SPA.) (Simplified joint stock company)
- Sociedad Civil (Civil society)
- Sociedad Anónima de Garantía Recíproca (S.A.G.R.)
- Empresa Individual de Responsabilidad Limitada (E.I.R.L.) (Sole proprietorship with limited liability)
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| One of the following: |
| Estatutos or escritura de constitución, the latest signed version |
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| Número de Registro de Comercio or Rol Único Tributario (RUT) |
- 7 or 8 digits and 1 check digit (digit or letter K)
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CL - Organization
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- Corporación (Non-profit corporation)
- Fundación (Foundation)
- Asociación (Association)
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| Declaration jurada inicio de actividade issued by the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), dated within the last 3 months |
| Estatutos or escritura de constitución, the latest signed version |
CL - Soletrader
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- Empresa Individual (sole proprietorship)
- Microempresa Individual (microbusiness)
- Trabajador Independiente (self-employed person)
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Mexico (MX)
MX - Business
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- Sociedad Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S. de R.L.) (Limited liability company)
- Sociedad en Nombre Colectivo (Collective company)
- Sociedad en Comandita Simple (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones (Publicly traded partnership)
- Sociedad Cooperativa (Cooperative)
- Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (S.A.S.) (Simplified joint stock company)
- Sociedad Civil (Civil society)
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| Extract from the registro público de comercio issued by the Secretaría de Economía dated within the last 3 months |
| Acta Constitutiva or Escritura Constitutiva, the latest signed version. |
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| Folio Mercantil / Número de Registro Público de Comercio or Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC) | |
MX - Organization
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- Asociación Civil (A.C.) (Civil association)
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| Extract from the registro público de comercio issued by the Secretaría de Economía dated within the last 3 months |
| Acta Constitutiva or Escritura Constitutiva, the latest signed version. |
MX - Soletrader
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- Persona Física con Actividad Empresarial or Persona Física con Actividad Empresarial y Profesional (Sole proprietorship)
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| Extract from the Registro Federal de Contribuyente of less than 3 months (also called the constancia de situacion fiscal) delivered by the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) and dated within the last 3 months. |
Peru (PE)
PE - Business
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- Sociedad Anonima (SA) (Public limited company)
- Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL) (Limited liability company)
- Sociedad Colectiva (Collective company)
- Sociedad en Comandita Simple (Simple limited partnership)
- Sociedad en Comandita por Acciones (Publicly traded partnership)
- Sociedad Cooperativa (Cooperative)
- Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS) (Simplified joint stock company)
- Sociedad Civil (Civil society)
- Empresa Individual de Responsabilidad Limitada (EIRL) (Sole proprietorship with limited liability)
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| Número de Inscripción en el Registro Público de Comercio or
Registro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC) | |
PE - Organization
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- Asociación Civil (Association)
- Fundación (Foundation)
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PE - Soletrader
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- Persona natural (Sole proprietorship)
- Persona Natural con Negocio (Self-employed person)
- Microempresa (Microbusiness)
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USA (US)
US - Business
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- Limited partnerships (LP)
- Limited liability partnerships (LLP)
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Corporation (C Corporation)
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Employer Identification Number (EIN) attribution letter or annual report, alone if dated within the last 3 months or else if older then accompanied by one of the following:
- The certificate of good standing
- A screen capture from the Secretary of State registry
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One of the following:
- Articles of incorporation
- Articles of organization
- Bylaws
- Company operating agreement
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) or state Entity Number |
- EIN: 9 digits (XXXXXXXXX)
- Entity Number format depends on the state
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US - Organization
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- Nonprofit Corporation
- Public benefit corporation
- Charity
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Foundation
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) attribution letter or constitution document. |
One of the following:
- Articles of incorporation
- Articles of organization
- Bylaws
- Company operating agreement
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US - Soletrader
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- Sole proprietorship
- Self-employed
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) attribution letter alone if dated within the last 3 months, or else if older then accompanied by the Schedule C (Form 1040) of the previous year delivered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). |
Other (countries not specified)
For countries not listed on this page, the general guidelines for documents are as follows:
Business
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Registration proof from the official national registry, not older than 3 months.
The document must contain:
- Registered legal name of the entity
- Legal form or structure
- Country of incorporation or organization
- Registered address (and place of main business, if different)
- Official identification number
- Legal representative
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| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
Organization
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| Registration proof from the official national registry, not older than 3 months. |
| Articles of association, the latest signed version. |
Soletrader
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| Registration proof or business licence from the official national registry, not older than 3 months. |
