> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://apidocs.bridge.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Businesses

> To onboard a business, Bridge is required to collect and verify information about the business and its ownership.

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  Bridge is updating the KYC/KYB information you are required to collect from EEA customers during onboarding starting June 15th. Please review this [link](https://apidocs.bridge.xyz/platform/customers/customers/eea-updated-requirements) to start preparing for these changes now if you are using or plan to use the Customer API.
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## **Standard Business Onboarding Requirements**

* Legal Entity Name
* Registered Address
* Principal Operating Address
* Primary Account Purpose
* Source of Funds
* EIN/TIN (or non-US equivalent identification number)
* [Business Entity Type](/platform/customers/compliance/businesses/entity)
* [Business Formation Documents](/platform/customers/compliance/businesses/formation)
* [Business Ownership Documents](/platform/customers/compliance/businesses/ownership)
* KYC on all Beneficial Owners and/or Control Owners (per US or International requirements)
  * All Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO): Individual or entity that has complete ownership and control over a business, institution, or legal entity
  * or Control Person (if different than the Ultimate Beneficial Owners): an individual with significant responsibility to control or direct business; typically an executive officer (CEO, CFO, COO, President)
* [Proof of Address Documents](/platform/customers/compliance/poa) (if applicable–Individuals and Business)
  * Required when conflicting location signals are detected such as the business claiming a low risk operating address when the control person resides in high risk region
* Business Description
* Business Website
* [Business Industry](/platform/customers/compliance/business-industry-list-updated-2022-naics-codes)
* DAO Status

## **Enhanced Business Onboarding Requirements**

Includes Standard Business Onboarding Requirements plus:

* Source of Funds
* Estimated Annual Revenue
* Disclosure of High Risk Activities
* Disclosure of High Risk Geographies (Cuba, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, or Syria)
* Disclosure of Customer Money Transmission
  * If moving customer funds, explanation of compliance screening
* Primary Account Purpose
* Expected Monthly Transaction Volume (USD)

Please note that Bridge may request the following information in specific instances where additional diligence is required:

* Proof of Funds (e.g. bank statements)
* Proof of Operating Activity (e.g. bills of lading, invoices, receipts, commercial contracts)
* Licensing information for businesses operating in regulated industries
* Ad-hoc requests

For more details on our KYB process, please reference our [Bridge Business Onboarding (KYB) Guide](https://docsend.com/view/isah8g3d2baym66h).