Get started guide
New to Revolut Business? Follow our 5-step guide to make sure you have everything you need to start smoothly.
1. Identity check
Before you get started, make sure you have the following documents ready. You must be at least 18 years old to open a Business account.
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Email address
- Phone number
- Residential address (country, state, city, zip code, street)
- Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number
- Government ID or residence permit
For a seamless verification process, make sure all documents are fully visible, with no cropped corners or watermarks.
Identity check documents we accept
| Social security card | ||
| US Military Service Record | DD 214 | |
| Tax return form | W-2 | |
| 1099 Form | Both SSA and Non-SSA 1099s | |
| 1040 Form | US individual income tax returns | |
| Tax Identification Number (TIN) documents | Assignment or renewal documents |
2. Business details
We’ll need these basic business details:- Legal type
- Registration number, name, country, state, and date
- Stock exchange (if applicable)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Business details documents we accept
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) assignment letter | ||
| 10-k form from EIN | ||
| Utility bills | Water, electricity, landline, or internet bill that lists the operating address as the place of delivery. The bill must be under your business’s legal or trading name and dated within the last 3 months | |
| Bank statement | From a non-digital bank, issued within the last 3 months. It should include your business's legal or trading name and list the operating address as the place of delivery | |
| Tax return statement | From the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) dated in the current or last complete year |
3. Business address
It’s time to share your operating business address — the location where your main business activities take place. This address must be within the United States. Please provide the following details:
- Country
- State
- City
- Zip code
- Full address
- Type of address (office, co-working space, home, private mailbox, etc. PO Box not accepted)
Operating address documents we accept
| US Government ID | US driver’s license or state ID from one of the business owners | |
| Bank correspondence | It can be an insurance policy, a bank statement, a mortgage statement, or a credit card statement, and must show activity from the past three months | |
| Document from US telecom operators | Issued from Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Boost Mobile, or US Cellular, and dated within the last 3 months | |
| EIN assignment letter | ||
| Tax return statement | From the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or US state government and dated in the current or last complete year |
4. Nature of business
To describe your business, simply provide a clear summary of the products or services you offer. Here’s what we need:
- Your business's industry and sector
- Description (a brief overview of your offerings)
- Regulated status (if applicable)
- Online presence (website or social media, if available)
- Annual turnover and company size
- Customer type (who you sell to)
- Sales channels (how you sell your products or services)
- Countries in which your company conducts business
- Intended purpose of the account (what you'll use us for) as well as an estimation of your monthly volumes
Nature of business documents we accept
| A live website | ||
| An invoice | Must be issued by your business in the last 6 months. You'll also need to provide a matching bank statement | |
| A customer contract | It must be valid (the provision of services or goods is ongoing) or dated in the last 6 months | |
| An invoice from a supplier | Must be dated in the last 6 months | |
| Financial statements or annual reports | Valid for the most-recently completed financial year | |
| A supplier agreement | It must be valid (the provision of services or goods is ongoing) or dated in the last 12 months | |
| A franchise contract | Must be valid at the time you join Revolut Business | |
| Proof of regulation | Must be valid at the time you join Revolut Business | |
| Additional accepted documents | An official license, court documents, association membership, trademark registrations |
5. Business owners
As a last step, we need to verify details for at least one Controlling Officer and your company’s shareholders. You'll need to invite them to complete their ID verification and upload their details via Revolut Business. At a minimum, we’ll need the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality/citizenship
- Full address
- Phone number
For shareholders, we require a detailed breakdown of ownership and voting rights percentages, ensuring full transparency up to the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) for anyone holding a 25% or greater stake in the business.
Pick a plan
Now, find the plan to fuel your business — with simple pricing, and switch easily as you scale.
| Basic | From $10/month Get the essentials to run your business. | |
| Grow | From $40/month Unlock the tools you need to manage spend worry-free. | |
| Scale | From $140/month Access higher allowances to expand globally. | |
| Enterprise | Custom Create the plan that fits your exact needs. |
Add money to your account
Before you can start spending, you’ll need some money in your account. You can easily add money to your Revolut Business account using a regular bank transfer.