Bank account and personal information requirements for Shopify Payments in France

Individuals are single person businesses that haven't registered and are doing business privately. Individuals need to provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Sole proprietorships are businesses wholly owned by one person. Legally the owner and the business are the same entity, and the owner is responsible for the actions of the business. The person displayed on your business registry as the owner should be the account representative. The account representative must provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Sole proprietors must also provide the following details about their business:

• Registered business name: The legal business name as recorded in business registries.
• Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements (SIRET): Your business's 14 digit SIRET number, as recorded in business registries.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
• Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
• Business address: The official registered address of the business as recorded in business registries.

Our banking partners verify your information by comparing it against the business registry in France. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.

If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, SIRET, and business address listed in your account match exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.

A private corporation is a business whose equity is divided into shares, owned by shareholders. A corporation is considered its own legal entity, separate from the people who run it. Private corporations typically also have a board of directors.

Private corporations must assign either a beneficial owner or an executive with decision-making power as their account representative. The account representative must provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.
• Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Private corporations must also provide the following details about their business:

• Registered business name: The legal business name as recorded in business registries.
• Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements (SIRET): Your business's 14 digit SIRET number, as recorded in business registries.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
• Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
• Business address: The official registered address of the business as recorded in business registries.

Our banking partners verify your information by comparing it against the business registry in France. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.

If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, SIRET, and business address listed in your account match exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.

You must additionally list any other people who are beneficial owners of the business. Ensure that you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.

The owners that you provide must match the owners listed for your business in the business registry in France. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of ownership document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the owners listed on your account match exactly with the owners listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary. If your business is owned by a holding company, either wholly or partly, then sign the attestation to complete verification.

If your business has no beneficial owners, then you'll be asked to either sign an attestation or provide a document confirming your directors instead. If you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the directors listed in your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.

An incorporated partnership is a business owned by at least two partners. Incorporated partnerships have equity, and the partnership is its own entity, separate from the owners.

Incorporated partnerships need to designate an owner or partner as the account representative of their Shopify Payments account. The account representative must provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.
• Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Incorporated partnerships must also provide the following details about their business:

• Registered business name: The legal business name as recorded in business registries.
• Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements (SIRET): Your business's 14 digit SIRET number, as recorded in business registries.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
• Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
• Business address: The official registered address of the business as recorded in business registries.

Our banking partners verify your information by comparing it against the business registry in France. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.

If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, SIRET, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.

You must additionally list any other people who are beneficial owners of the business. Ensure that you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.

The owners that you provide must match the owners listed for your business in the business registry in France. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of ownership document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the owners listed on your account match exactly with the owners listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary. If your business is owned by a holding company, either wholly or partly, then sign the attestation to complete verification.

A non profit (NPO) is an entity that’s established for purposes other than generating profit. Its primary mission is to serve a public or community benefit.

Non profits must assign an executive with decision making power as their account representative. The account representative must provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.
• Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Non profits must also provide the following details about their business:

• Registered business name: The legal business name as recorded in business registries.
• Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements (SIRET): Your business's 14 digit SIRET number, as recorded in business registries.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
• Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
• Business address: The official registered address of the business as recorded in business registries.

Our banking partners verify your information by comparing it against the business registry in France. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.

If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, SIRET, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.

You must additionally list any other people who are on your board of directors or who are key decision makers. Ensure that you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.

The directors that you provide must match the directors listed for your business in the business registry in France. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of directorship document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the directors listed on your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.

A public company is an entity that offers its shares to the public to be traded on a stock exchange. Equity can be purchased, sold, and traded by individuals and investors, rather than owned privately.

Public companies must assign an executive as the account representative. The account representative must provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.
• Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Public companies must also provide the following details about their business:

• Registered business name: The legal business name as recorded in business registries.
• Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements (SIRET): Your business's 14 digit SIRET number, as recorded in business registries.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
• Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
• Business address: The official registered address of the business as recorded in business registries.

Our banking partners verify your information by comparing it against the business registry in France. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.

If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, SIRET, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.

You must additionally list any other people who are on your board of directors or who are key decision makers. Ensure that you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.

The directors that you provide must match the directors listed for your business in the business registry in France. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of directorship document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the directors listed on your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.

A government entity is a business associated with or operating under a government operated agency. The business entity is typically involved in public service, regulatory activities, or governmental operations.

Government entities must assign a key decision maker or organizer as their account representative, and mark that person as an executive. The account representative must provide the following information:

• Legal first and last name: Your full legal name as it appears on government-issued documentation.
• Date of birth: Your birth date.
• Simplification des Procédures d'Imposition (SPI): Your 13 digit personal tax ID number, as shown on your most recent annual income return.
• Job title: The job title you hold with the business.
• Email address: A valid and active email address.
• Phone number: A valid and active phone number.
• Residential address in France: Your home address, matching your documentation.
• Equity: If applicable, the equity percentage you own of the business.

If your information can't be verified automatically, then you'll receive a request to verify your identity. If any of your information, such as your name, date of birth, or home address, is incorrect, then you should update your account information.

If the information is correct and you still receive a request for verification, then you can resolve the request by completing either one of the following tasks:

• Confirm your identity by taking a selfie with a valid photo ID.
• Upload separate proof of identity and proof of address documents in your Shopify admin.
  • The information on your documents must match the information on your account exactly. Update your account information to match your documents, if needed.

Government entities must also provide the following details about their business:

• Registered business name: The legal business name as recorded in business registries.
• Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements (SIRET): Your business's 14 digit SIRET number, as recorded in business registries.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) number: Your VAT registration number, if applicable.
• Business phone number: An active contact phone number for the business.
• Business address: The official registered address of the business as recorded in business registries.

Our banking partners verify your information by comparing it against the business registry in France. Pay careful attention to case, punctuation, and symbols.

If the information you provide about the business can't be verified, then you might need to provide a business verification document. When providing this document, ensure that the registered name, SIRET, and business address listed in your account matches exactly with the information on the document. Update the information in your account to match the document if necessary.

You must additionally list any other people who are beneficial owners of the business. Ensure that you enter their names, dates of birth, and home addresses exactly as shown on their government documents. If their identities can't be verified automatically, then they might need to provide photo ID or proof of address.

The owners that you provide must match the owners listed for your business in the business registry in France. If a mismatch is detected, then you'll be asked to either complete the attestation process by clicking the Sign button, or provide a proof of ownership document. Signing the attestation is the quickest way to resolve the mismatch, but if you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the owners listed on your account match exactly with the owners listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary. If your business is owned by a holding company, either wholly or partly, then sign the attestation to complete verification.

If your business has no beneficial owners, then you'll be asked to either sign an attestation or provide a document confirming your directors instead. If you'd prefer to submit a document, then ensure that the names of the directors listed in your account match exactly with the directors listed on your document. Update the information on your account to match your document, if necessary.