> ## Documentation Index
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# 40. Proof of business address

> Upload an official document showing your business address to meet KYC/KYB verification requirements.

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  ## 40.1 Introduction

  As part of the onboarding process, every merchant must provide valid **proof of the registered business address**. This requirement ensures compliance with **Know Your Business (KYB)** and **Anti-Money Laundering (AML)** regulations, and confirms that the company operates from a legitimate, verifiable location.

  Submitting a clear, recent, and complete document showing the company’s **legal name** and **registered business address** allows our acquiring partners to verify your business quickly.\
  Missing, unclear, or outdated documents may lead to delays or rejection during the review process.
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<ResponseField>
  ## 40.2 Document requirements

  <Note>
    Your proof of business address must clearly show your company’s full legal name and registered business address.\
    Only official or financial documents are accepted; no informal letters, order receipts, or membership invoices.
  </Note>

  ### **Accepted Documents**

  \
  The following documents are **approved** as valid Proof of Business Address:

  <Danger>
    Screenshots or photos are not accepted under any circumstances.
  </Danger>

  <Check>
    **Business bank statement**

    * Must display the **company’s registered name** and **full business address**
    * Must be issued within the **last 3 months**
    * uploaded as a **PDF file** for full clarity
  </Check>

  <Check>
    **Utility bill issued to the company**

    * For example: **electricity**, **water**, or **internet** invoice under the company name
    * Must show **both company name and address**
    * Must be **recent (within 3 months)** and fully readable
    * Preferably uploaded as a **PDF file** for full clarity
  </Check>

  <Check>
    **Official government or tax document**

    * For example: **VAT registration letter**, **Chamber of Commerce confirmation**, or **municipality letter**
    * Must clearly include **company name**, **address**, and **issue date**
  </Check>

  <Warning>
    *All documents must be recent, clear, and complete documents older than 3 months or missing the company name/address will not be accepted.*
  </Warning>
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<ResponseField>
  ### **Documents That Will Be Rejected**

  <Danger>
    The following documents **cannot** be accepted as proof of business address:

    * **Personal** (non-business) documents
    * **Supplier invoices** or purchase receipts
    * **Store or delivery receipts**
    * **Membership or subscription bills**
    * **Documents missing the company name or address**
    * **Documents older than 3 months**
    * **Unclear, cropped, or low-quality images**
  </Danger>

  <Warning>
    *Always verify that the uploaded file is official, legible, and corresponds to your business entity.*
  </Warning>
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<ResponseField>
  ## 40.3 Final notes

  \
  Providing the correct Proof of Business Address ensures that your merchant onboarding is completed quickly and without additional verification steps.

  Before uploading, make sure that:

  * The document is **official** and issued within the **last 3 months**
  * Your **company name and business address** are both clearly visible
  * The file is uploaded as a **PDF** or **clear, full-page image**

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  Once submitted, our compliance team will automatically review the document during the onboarding process.\
  A valid Proof of Business Address not only speeds up approval but also ensures full KYB compliance with our acquiring partners.
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