Paxos collects identifying information to ensure your Entity complies with all regulations and requirements for the jurisdictions your business operates in. This involves entering business details, uploading organizational documents, and verifying IDs. The process takes about ~15 minutes if you have everything ready, and Paxos may request additional information during review.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paxos.com/llms.txt
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Depending on your business structure and operating jurisdiction, the review process can take anywhere from a day to weeks.
1. Gather Supporting Documents
The list below can be used as a general guide for most institutions. Paxos may reach out to you for additional documentation as needed.Valid ID
Valid ID
Provide a scanned color document (i.e., valid passport, driver’s license, or national ID) for all Beneficial Owners, Authorized Users, and Persons with Management Control.This information is required for all platform users meeting the criteria, even if you have provided this previously.
Proof of Residential Address
Proof of Residential Address
Provide a scanned PDF not older than 6 months (e.g., utility bill, cell phone bill, or bank statement) for all Beneficial Owners, Authorized Users, and Persons with Management Control.This information is required for all platform users meeting the criteria, even if you have provided this previously.
Proof of Funds
Proof of Funds
Bank statement or other equivalent document clearly showing the ownership under the Institution’s name and dated within the last 6 months. Provide Proof of Funds substantiating requested trading volume.
Organizational Documents
Organizational Documents
Provide two of the following documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Formation
- Articles of Organization
- National/State Government Registry filings, or equivalent
Evidence of Tax Identification Number / Registration Number
Evidence of Tax Identification Number / Registration Number
Ensure the number is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (for US entities) or relevant governing body (for international entities).
Certificate of Good Standing or Equivalent
Certificate of Good Standing or Equivalent
All Institutions that have been established for longer than 1 year must provide this document. This must be a document issued by a government registry and must be dated within the past year.
2. Get Started
Answer some basic questions about your business and how you’re interested in working with Paxos, and accept our terms and conditions.3. Provide Business Details
Provide details about your business details to help determine onboarding requirements and ensure your use of the Paxos platform complies to the proper regulations and requirements for the jurisdiction. You will need to provide the following:- Institution type, incorporation ID type and incorporation ID.
- The legal incorporation and business address.