Accepted documents for EAS registration – EAS

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.

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