Complete your KYC
The Know Your Customer procedure is a standard verification process to ensure compliance with local regulations. To start receiving payments, complete your KYC with the relevant documents required for your business type.
To receive only international payments
1. Verify your PAN
Provide a Valid PAN Number for instant verification. The name on your PAN card should match the name on your PayPal account.
2. Confirm your email
3. Add a local bank account
4. Select a Purpose Code
Only for International Payments
Receive local and international payments
Kindly note that the required documents vary according to business type. Get directed to the right section by clicking on the link that represents your business:
Documents required:
1. Proof of Identity
Provide PAN card copy of the Business Owner/ Freelancer (matching the name as given in PayPal account).
This document will also serve the purpose of ‘Proof of identity’ requirement.
2. Proof of Address
3. Proof of Bank
4. Select a Purpose Code
Individual Businesses/ Freelancers/ Sole Proprietors
1. Proof of Identity
Provide PAN card copy of the Business Owner/ Freelancer (matching the name as given in PayPal account).
This document will also serve the purpose of ‘Proof of identity’ requirement.
2. Proof of Address
3. Proof of Business Entity (required only for sole proprietors)
4. Proof of Business Address (required only for sole proprietors)
5. Proof of Bank
6. Select a Purpose Code
For Local & International Payments
All Other Business Types
(Partnerships/ Ltd Company/ Corporation/ Government)
1. Proof of Identity
Provide PAN card copy of the Account Holder or Primary Authorized User (matching the name as given in PayPal account).
This document will also serve the purpose of ‘Proof of identity’ requirement.
2. Proof of Address
3. Letter of Authorization
4. Proof of Business Identity
5. Proof of Business Entity
6. Proof of Business Address
7. Proof of Bank
8. Select a Purpose Code
For Local & International Payments
Watch our video guide to your KYC setup
Click on the video that represents your business type to watch a run through of the KYC procedure.
Individual Businesses or Freelancers
Sole Proprietors
All Other Business Types
Dos
- Check that you have selected the right business type when creating your account
- Submit both sides of the documents if there are details on either side (Eg. Aadhar, Driving License, Passport, etc.)
- Make sure to submit personal and business details in PayPal account as per the documents you have
- Double-check that you have all the list of documents you need before starting submission
Don’ts
- Submit document copies that are damaged, blurred or distorted
- Submit documents that are password-protected
- Enter personal details when business details are needed, or vice versa
Want to learn more?
Read our step-by-step guide for KYC.
If you have completed your KYC and are looking for next steps to receive Rupee payments on your website, click here