Entity Subtypes

The subType field provides additional classification for certain entity types. The available subtypes depend on the entity type and country.

None

For entity types that do not have subtypes (such as company, individual, soleTrader, governmentBody, cooperative, indigenousCorporation), use:

Value	Description
`none`	No subtype. Use this value when the entity type does not require a subtype.

Association subtypes

Available when type is association:

Value	Description
`incorporatedAssociation`	An association that has been formally incorporated under relevant legislation.
`unincorporatedAssociation`	An association that has not been formally incorporated.

Partnership subtypes

Available when type is partnership:

Value	Description
`generalPartnership`	A partnership where all partners share equal responsibility for management and unlimited liability.
`limitedPartnership`	A partnership with at least one general partner with unlimited liability and one or more limited partners.
`other`	Other partnership structures not covered above.

Trust subtypes (Australia)

Available when type is trust and country is AUS:

Value	Description
`bareTrust`	A trust where the trustee has no active duties and holds assets for the absolute benefit of beneficiaries.
`charitableTrust`	A trust established for charitable purposes.
`discretionaryTrust`	A trust where the trustee has discretion over how income and capital are distributed to beneficiaries.
`hybridTrust`	A trust that combines features of both discretionary and unit trusts.
`otherRegulatedTrust`	A regulated trust that does not fit other categories.
`otherUnregulatedTrust`	An unregulated trust that does not fit other categories.
`registeredManagedInvestmentScheme`	A managed investment scheme registered with ASIC.
`smsf`	Self-managed superannuation fund.
`superannuationFund`	A regulated superannuation fund other than an SMSF.
`testamentaryTrust`	A trust created by a will that comes into effect upon the death of the testator.
`unitTrust`	A trust where beneficiaries hold units representing their interest in the trust.
`unregisteredManagedInvestmentScheme`	A managed investment scheme that is not registered with ASIC.

Trust subtypes (other countries)

Available when type is trust and country is not AUS:

Value	Description
`bareTrust`	A trust where the trustee has no active duties and holds assets for the absolute benefit of beneficiaries.
`charitableTrust`	A trust established for charitable purposes.
`discretionaryTrust`	A trust where the trustee has discretion over how income and capital are distributed to beneficiaries.
`hybridTrust`	A trust that combines features of both discretionary and unit trusts.
`testamentaryTrust`	A trust created by a will that comes into effect upon the death of the testator.
`unitTrust`	A trust where beneficiaries hold units representing their interest in the trust.
`governmentFund`	A fund operated by or for a government entity.
`investmentFund`	A pooled investment vehicle.
`retirementFund`	A fund established for retirement or pension purposes.
`other`	Other trust structures not covered above.

Usage example

Trust verification request

{
	"userId": "user-123",
	"country": "AUS",
	"type": "trust",
	"subType": "discretionaryTrust",
	"name": "Smith Family Trust",
	"industry": "Investment",
	"website": "https://example.com"
}