Read this to learn how to provide the required information about your business to ensure a smooth onboarding process and compliance with our verification standards. We list requirements based on account type (registered company or individual trader) and include additional requirements for US and Mexico-based suppliers.
Requirements for Registered Companies
This guide outlines the requirements in three sections: verifying your business, receiving payments, and publishing an activity. We recommend completing all sections as soon as possible to avoid any payment delays. However, you may provide payment details after publishing your first activity.
Note: You won’t be able to publish an activity without providing your business details and completing verification.
1. Information You Need to Provide to Verify Your Business:
- Company Legal Name
- Company Business Address
- Company Registration Number
- Company Managing Directors' Names
- Be prepared to complete verification of business details, including government ID and selfie verification.
2. Information You Need to Provide to Receive Payments:
- Tax Identification Number (TIN): The number provided by your local tax authority upon registering your business. Detailed information about different countries’ TINs can be found here.
- VAT Identification Number (if VAT registered): A unique identification number assigned to businesses registered for VAT.
- Updated and Valid Payment Details: Ensure your payment details are current and accurate to avoid any delays in receiving payments.
3. Information You Need to Provide to To Be Able to Publish an Activity:
Insurance Policy (if applicable): Third-party liability insurance provides coverage for your business activities. If your activities require insurance coverage, please provide the following:
- Insurance Provider name
- Start date and Expiry date of the policy
- Coverage details
- Insurance policy number
Actionable Tip: Ensure all required data is provided to avoid any delays in verification, payments, and activity publishing.
Requirements for Individual Traders
This guide outlines the requirements in three sections: verifying your business, receiving payments, and publishing an activity. We recommend completing all sections as soon as possible to avoid any payment delays. However, you may provide payment details after publishing your first activity.
Note: You won’t be able to publish an activity without providing your business details and completing verification.
1. Information You Need to Provide to Verify Your Business:
- Legal Name
- Business Address
- Professional Licence Number (if applicable)
- Be prepared to undergo Government ID and selfie verification
2. Information You Need to Provide to Receive Payments:
- Tax Identification Number (TIN): The number provided by your local tax authority upon registering your business. Detailed information about different countries’ TINs can be found here.
- VAT Identification Number (if VAT registered): A unique identification number assigned to businesses registered for VAT.
- Updated and Valid Payment Details: Ensure your payment details are current and accurate to avoid any delays in receiving payments.
3. Information You Need to Provide to To Be Able to Publish an Activity:
Insurance Policy (if applicable): Third-party liability insurance provides coverage for your business activities. If your activities require insurance coverage, please provide the following:
- Insurance Provider name
- Start date and Expiry date of the policy
- Coverage details
- Insurance policy number
Actionable Tip: Ensure all required data is provided to avoid any delays in verification, payments, and activity publishing.
Additional Requirements for U.S.-based Suppliers
We'll also ask you to provide the following:
- Employer Identification Number (EIN), Social Security Number (SSN), or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN):
- EIN: The main tax ID for companies, also known as a “Federal Identification Number” (FEIN).
- SSN: A personal identification number used by the IRS to administer federal tax laws.
- ITIN: A number issued by the IRS for individuals not eligible for an SSN.
- Sales Tax Identification Number (if registered for Sales Tax): Issued by the state tax authority upon registration to collect in-state taxes.
- W-9 Form: A required IRS document that collects your “Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.”
Additional Requirements for Mexico-based Suppliers
Before publishing activities, we’ll ask you to provide your RFC number (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes).
After you complete all onboarding tasks
Accessing Your Company Information:
- Go to the account dropdown (your name and logo) and select Company Profile
- Insurance-related information can be found under the Legal requirements > Insurance section
Finding Tax & Payment Information:
- In the top navigation bar, select Finance
- Go to the Payment Details tab to view or update your payment-related information
Ensure all required data is provided to avoid any delays in verification, payments, and activity publishing. By following these guidelines, you can smoothly onboard as a GetYourGuide supply partner and start offering your activities to travelers worldwide.