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      Accepted documents for EAS registration

      This page includes a list of accepted documents, when registering with EAS.

      Whether you're a company or a sole trader, verifying your legal status is essential for compliance. Here, you'll find information on accepted documents for proving legal entity status across various countries.

      This guide outlines commonly recognised documents, from certificates of incorporation and tax registrations to business licenses and professional certifications.

      Browse the sections below to find the document requirements for your country and ensure you have everything needed to confirm your legal status. For further assistance, contact our support team.

      Australia
      Austria
      Belgium
      Canada
      China
      France
      Germany
      Iceland
      India
      Italy
      Japan
      Mexico
      Netherlands
      New Zealand
      Norway
      South Korea
      Spain
      Switzerland
      United Kingdom
      United States

      Other countries

      Australia

      • Australia Certificate of Registration (ASIC)
      • Australian Business Number (ABN) registration
      • Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration
      • Business Activity Statement (BAS)
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Business License (issued by local council)
      • ABN (Australian Business Number) registration confirmation
      • Business Activity Statement (BAS)
      • Sole trader business license (issued by local council)

      Austria 

      • Certificate of Incorporation (Handelsregisterauszug)
      • Business License (Gewerbeschein)
      • VAT Registration Certificate
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Business registration certificate for sole traders (Gewerbeanmeldung)
      • VAT registration confirmation
      • Business license (if applicable)

      Belgium 

      • Certificate of Incorporation (Crossroads Bank for Enterprises extract)
      • VAT Registration Certificate
      • Business License (if applicable)
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • VAT registration confirmation
      • Business registration certificate (Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, or similar)
      • Sole trader business license (if applicable)

      Canada 

      • Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
      • Business Registration Certificate
      • CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) Business Number
      • GST/HST Registration Certificate
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Business License (issued by local municipality)
      • CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) business registration confirmation
      • GST/HST registration confirmation
      • Sole proprietorship business license (issued by local municipality)

      China 

      • Business License (营业执照)
      • Certificate of Organization Code (组织机构代码证)
      • Tax Registration Certificate (税务登记证)
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Individual business license (个体工商户营业执照)
      • Tax registration certificate for sole proprietors
      • Local government business registration confirmation

      France 

      • Certificate of Incorporation (Kbis extract)
      • SIRET number (Système d’Identification du Répertoire des Etablissements)
      • VAT Registration Certificate
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Business License (if applicable)
      • INSEE registration certificate (SIREN/SIRET number)
      • Auto-entrepreneur registration confirmation
      • VAT registration confirmation

      Germany 

      • Certificate of Incorporation (Handelsregisterauszug)
      • Gewerbeanmeldung (Business Registration Certificate)
      • VAT Registration Certificate
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Trade License (Gewerbeschein)
      • Gewerbeanmeldung (Business Registration for sole traders)
      • VAT registration confirmation
      • Business license (if applicable)

      Iceland 

      • Certificate of Incorporation (Company registration certificate from the Icelandic Companies Registry)
      • VAT Registration Certificate
      • Business License (if applicable)
      • Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      • Sole trader registration certificate from the Icelandic Companies Registry
      • VAT registration confirmation
      • Business license (if applicable)

      India 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
      •  PAN (Permanent Account Number) card
      •  GST Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Deed (for partnerships)
      •  Shops and Establishment License (issued by local municipality)
      •  Business License (if applicable)
      •  GST registration certificate
      •  Shops and Establishment License (issued by local municipality)
      •  Udyam Registration Certificate (for MSMEs)

      Italy 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (Visura Camerale from the Chamber of Commerce)
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Business License (if applicable)
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Registration certificate from the Chamber of Commerce for sole proprietors
      •  VAT registration confirmation
      •  Business license (if applicable)

      Japan 

      •  Certificate of Registered Matters (Tōkibo tōhon)
      •  Business License (issued by local municipality)
      •  Corporate Number (Hōjin bangō)
      •  Tax Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Tax registration certificate for sole proprietors
      •  Business registration confirmation from the local government
      •  Business license (if applicable)

      Mexico 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (Acta Constitutiva)
      •  Tax Identification Number (RFC)
      •  Business License (issued by local municipality)
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  RFC registration confirmation (Tax Identification Number)
      •  Sole proprietorship business license (issued by local municipality)
      •  VAT registration confirmation

      Netherlands 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (KvK extract from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce)
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Business License (if applicable)
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Registration extract from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) for sole traders
      •  VAT registration confirmation
      •  Business license (if applicable)

      New Zealand 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (Companies Office)
      •  New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
      •  GST Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Business License (issued by local council)
      •  NZBN (New Zealand Business Number) registration confirmation
      •  GST registration confirmation
      •  Sole trader business license (issued by local council)

      Norway 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (Brønnøysund Register Centre)
      •  Organization Number (Organisasjonsnummer) registration
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Business License (if applicable)
      •  Business registration confirmation from the Brønnøysund Register Centre
      •  VAT registration confirmation
      •  Sole trader business license (if applicable)

      South Korea 

      •  Certificate of Business Registration (사업자등록증)
      •  Certificate of Incorporation (법인등기부등본)
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Business License (issued by local government)
      •  Certificate of Business Registration (사업자등록증) for sole proprietors
      •  Tax registration confirmation
      •  Business license (if applicable)

      Spain 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (Certificado de Registro Mercantil)
      •  VAT Registration Certificate (NIF)
      •  Business License (Licencia de Apertura)
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Tax registration certificate (Modelo 036 or 037)
      •  Sole trader business license (Licencia de Apertura)
      •  VAT registration confirmation

      Switzerland 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation (Handelsregisterauszug)
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Business Identification Number (UID)
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Business License (if applicable)
      •  Business registration confirmation from the Handelsregister (Commercial Register)
      •  VAT registration confirmation
      •  Sole trader business license (if applicable)

      United Kingdom 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation
      •  Business Registration Certificate
      •  HMRC Registration
      •  VAT Registration Certificate
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Business Rates Bill
      •  Screenshot from HMRC showing name and UTR number
      •  Self Assessment registration confirmation

      United States 

      •  Certificate of Incorporation/Formation (depending on the state)
      •  EIN (Employer Identification Number) confirmation letter from the IRS
      •  State Business License
      •  Articles of Incorporation/Organization
      •  Operating Agreement (for LLCs)
      •  Partnership Agreement (for partnerships)
      •  Business Tax Returns
      •  IRS Schedule C (from the latest tax return)
      •  DBA (Doing Business As) certificate
      •  State-issued business license or registration

      Other countries

      This list includes types of documents that are accepted.

      General List of Accepted Documents for Companies

      • Certificate of Incorporation: An official certificate issued by the relevant governmental authority confirming the incorporation of the company.

      • Articles of Incorporation/Organisation: The legal document that establishes the company and outlines its structure and purpose.

      • Business Registration Certificate: An official certificate confirming the registration of the company with the relevant government agency.

      • Tax Registration Certificate: A document confirming the company’s registration for tax purposes, often issued by the national or regional tax authority.

      • VAT Registration Certificate: Proof of registration for Value Added Tax (VAT), if applicable in the country.

      • State/Regional Business License: A license issued by state or regional authorities permitting the company to operate within their jurisdiction.

      • Trade License: A specific license required for certain types of businesses, issued by relevant authorities.

      General List of Accepted Documents for Sole Traders

      • Business Registration Certificate: An official certificate issued by the relevant governmental authority confirming the registration of the sole trader’s business.

      • Tax Registration Certificate: A document confirming the registration for tax purposes, often issued by the national or regional tax authority.

      • VAT Registration Certificate: Proof of registration for Value Added Tax (VAT), if applicable in the country.

      • Local Business License: A license issued by a local government authority (city, county, or municipality) that permits the sole trader to operate a business within that jurisdiction.

      • Personal Identification Number: A document issued by the tax authority or other governmental authority, where a unique business identification number, such as a Personal Identification Number (PIN), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), or similar, is visible.