International Founder Help
Address & Identity Verification
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Updated Jan 30, 2025
Compliance Reviewed
Easybrise Team
Compliance Specialist
US banks and payment processors (such as Mercury and Stripe) must verify the identity of all business owners before activating accounts. This verification is required under US KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML regulations and applies to both US and non-US founders.
Passport Photo Requirements
- Document is valid (not expired)
- All four corners visible
- Photo is clear and in focus
- All text is readable
- No glare or reflections
Documents must be submitted exactly as issued. Screenshots, cropped images, or edited files may be rejected by banking or payment partners.
Accepted Proof of Residential Address (For Identity Verification)
- Utility bill (electricity, water, gas — issued within last 90 days)
- Bank or credit card statement (PDF only — screenshots not accepted)
- Government-issued residence document or tax letter
- Must show your full name + residential address exactly matching application
EasyBrise does not perform identity verification itself. All identity checks are completed directly by your selected bank or payment processor during account setup.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading edited, cropped, or low-resolution documents
- Using a business address instead of residential address
- Submitting documents older than 90 days
- Name mismatch between formation documents and ID
- Providing screenshots instead of official PDFs
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