Important: To set up a business profile, create an account with an email address from your business domain (Example - [email protected]).
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Business verification helps create a thriving community where everyone can buy and sell with confidence. When sellers verify their businesses, it shows they’re committed to transparency and professionalism. This builds trust with buyers, who know they’re dealing with legitimate businesses that meet our standards. Think of it as creating a safe space where great buying experiences naturally lead to better sales and reviews. The more trust we build together, the more successful our community becomes!
Acceptable Business Verification Documents
Below is a list of documents that Gerätor can accept as proof of identity, address, and entity.
Some forms of documentation require scans of both the front and back of the document. Unless explicitly noted, only a scan of the front of ANY ONE of the below documents clearly displaying the registered name of the business and the address is required.
- Business/Company Registration Certificate
- Trade Registration
- VAT/Tax Registration
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Commercial Register Extract
Un-registered Businesses
In case of an un-registered Sole Proprietorship/Individual Owner/Freelancer/or Independent Contractor, ANY of the following documents establishing identity and business address may be submitted in lieu of business registration documents.
If we are unable to verify your identity programmatically, Gerätor might need to request additional documentation in order to verify the individuals connected to a User account. These may include –
- One or more which serves as Proof of Identity
- One or more which serves as Proof of Address
Documents for verifying Identity
- Passport – scans of front and back are required
- Driver’s license – scans of front and back are required
- Permanent resident card
- National ID
- Residence ID
- Identity card issued by a state or local government — scans of front and back are required
Documents for verifying Address
- Utility bill like a phone or electricity bill
- Bank statement
- Business licenses and permits from any level of government
- Certificate of formation or incorporation
- Business Tax or VAT registration certificate
- EIN confirmation letter from the IRS (U.S. only)
- Federal tax returns to the IRS by company (U.S. only)
- Business bank account statements
- Business credit report from one of the reporting agencies
Document Requirements
Each document must meet specific requirements in order to be accepted for verification.
The information in these documents must be matched to the information on your Gerätor account, so it is best to first confirm that the personal information listed on your Gerätor account is correct before documents are uploaded. You can view your Gerätor account personal information in your Dashboard (Settings > My Profile) and make any changes by clicking ‘Edit’ beside your personal details.
Both Proof of ID and Proof of Address document uploads must be successfully reviewed and matched to the information on your Gerätor account before your identity can be verified.
Documents for verifying Address
- Documents must be uploaded in full color scan (i.e. no black-and-white scans)
- Documents must be clear and large enough to read
- Photocopies of identity documents which are pixelated, or where information is not clear are not acceptable
- Documents must be valid and not expired
- Documents can be uploaded in .png, .pdf, or .jpg format (photos and color scans acceptable)
- Complete documents must be uploaded. A complete document is defined as:
- At least one full page of the document
- The full name and address of the individual are clearly stated and legible
Uploading your verification documents
Due to the highly sensitive nature of your verification documents, Gerätor can only accept documents which are uploaded through the Dashboard. Documents must not be sent through email.
Contact
Gerätor welcomes your comments about Business Verification, and we would be happy to provide any additional information you require. Please contact us at –