What are the acceptable business ownership documents?
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Required documents depend on your entity type:
Sole Proprietorship – Business license, DBA registration, or Schedule C tax filings
Partnership – Partnership agreement, certificate of partnership, or K-1 forms
Corporation – Articles of incorporation, stock certificates, shareholder ledger/cap table, shareholders' agreement, or SEC filings
LLC – Articles of organization, operating agreement, membership certificates/ledger, or K-1s
Nonprofit – Articles of incorporation or bylaws, IRS determination letter, or annual reports
Trust – Trust deed, certificate of trust, or notarized trustee affidavit
Cooperative/DAO – Membership agreements, voting records, or governance documents
Attestation is not an accepted document for EEA-registered businesses.