Entity Types
The type field specifies the legal structure of the entity being verified. Each entity type may have different verification requirements, required documents, and available subtypes.
Available types
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
individual | A natural person. Used for individual identity verification. |
company | A registered company or corporation. Includes proprietary limited companies, public companies, and other corporate structures. |
soleTrader | An individual operating a business in their own name. The business is not a separate legal entity from the owner. |
partnership | A business structure where two or more parties agree to share profits and losses. See entity subtypes for partnership subtypes. |
trust | A legal arrangement where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries. See entity subtypes for trust subtypes. |
governmentBody | A government department, agency, or statutory authority. |
association | An incorporated or unincorporated association. See entity subtypes for association subtypes. |
cooperative | A member-owned business organization operated for the benefit of its members. |
indigenousCorporation | An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation registered under the CATSI Act (Australia). |
other | Other entity types not covered by the above categories. |
Usage example
Request body
{
"userId": "user-123",
"country": "AUS",
"type": "company",
"subType": "none",
"name": "My Company Pty Ltd",
"industry": "Technology",
"website": "https://example.com"
}