Coinbase Business application requirements

To complete the application for Coinbase Business, prepare to have the following documents ready:

  • Valid government-issued ID

  • Business formation documents

  • Business bank statements

  • Tax identification

  • Business description

Required information

Accepted documents:

  • Driver’s license

  • National ID

  • Passport

Requirements:

  • ​​Valid (not expired), in color, and fully visible

  • Driver’s license and National ID: Front & back side

  • Passport: Full page with signature and photo

Accepted documents:

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • Articles of Organization (for LLCs)


Requirements:

  • Official filed version

  • State stamp or seal included

  • The entity name and state of incorporation on the document must match the application

Accepted documents:

  • Business bank statement issued within the last 90 days


Requirements:

  • For businesses:

    • More than 12 months since incorporation: Business account matching legal entity name

    • 12 months or less since incorporation: Business or personal account in business or applicant name 

  • Bank letterhead

  • Business address matches your application

  • Full original statement (no screenshots or redactions)

  • Includes transaction activity for the entire month

Accepted documents:

  • EIN (Employer Identification Number) or equivalent


Requirements:

  • Matches your legal business entity

Provide a clear and specific description of your business, including:

  • What your business does

  • How you make money

  • Who your customers are