What are the requirements for using Paystack as a Registered Business? – Paystack Support

The requirements to activate Registered Businesses on Paystack vary by country. Here is a list of the key information you'll be required to provide:

Country	Requirements
Ghana	Tax identification number Certificate of Registration (issued by the Registrar General's Department) Corporate bank account or corporate mobile money account
Nigeria	BVN of any director or trustee Certificate of Registration (issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission) or a letter of authorisation Corporate bank account
South Africa	CIPC registration documents Bank account Confirmation letter Proof of address Corporate bank account
Kenya	Certificate of Registration or Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies CR-12 document KRA PIN Number A government-issued form of identification of at least one business owner or director. Corporate/business bank account or mobile money account number

The business name of your corporate bank account must match the name on your business registration certificate for us to activate your business.

What if I don't meet the requirements for a Registered Business?

You can open a Paystack Starter Business pending when you meet the requirements for a Paystack Registered Business. Please click on this link to learn more about Paystack Starter Businesses.

For more information about registering your business, please visit the resources below: