As an influencer who’s registered as a sole trader, one important part of keeping your income secure is going through the KYC (Know Your Customer) verification on inzpire me. This might sound complex, but it’s really just about ensuring you and your business are safe, your money is protected, and everything stays legal when you’re withdrawing your payments from brand collaborations.
If you’ve registered as a sole trader (also known as self-employed), it means you’re running a business as an individual.
A sole trader is also known as:
🇳🇴 Enkeltpersonsforetak
🇸🇪 Enskild firma
🇩🇰 Enkeltmandsvirksomhed
🇫🇮 Toiminimi
Unsure if you're registered as a sole trader or a business? Find out here.
The KYC process might feel like a hassle, but keep in mind that you only need to do it once. Follow the steps below, and you'll be all set to go!
How to complete your KYC submission
To successfully submit your KYC application as a sole trader, complete the following steps:
Step 1: Input your legal information
Remember to read the fields carefully to make sure all information is correct as it must match exactly to the identity proof document you provide in step 2.
Step 2: Upload a copy of your identity proof
Upload a clear scan or photo of one of the following:
Passport
National ID card (both sides)
Driver's license (both sides)
Residence permit
A photo of yourself is not accepted as proof of identity.
Identity proof is required to confirm that the person withdrawing the money from your brand collaborations is the same person associated with your inzpire me account.
Step 3: Upload your company registration proof
This is a document that confirms that your business is registered in your country, and must not be older than 3 months.
Where to find your company registration proof
Here's how you can obtain your company registration proof documentation as a sole trader in your respective country:
🇳🇴 In Norway
Visit Brønnøysundregistrene’s website (https://www.brreg.no/ ): Use their search tool in the "Register of Business Enterprises" (Foretaksregisteret) to look up your business and download the certificate, or;
Log into Altinn (https://www.altinn.no/ ). Here you can access and download your registration proof directly from your profile.
🇸🇪 In Sweden
Visit Bolagsverket (https://bolagsverket.se/): Request a Certificate of Registration (Registreringsbevis) from Bolagsverket, the official body responsible for company registrations. You can order the certificate online or contact them directly to get the document via email, or;
Log into Verksamt (https://verksamt.se/) with your BankID (the government platform that connects Bolagsverket and Skatteverket): Here you can access your business profile to download or order your registration certificate.
Please note: You may be charged a fee when downloading your certificate of registration.
🇩🇰 In Denmark
Visit Virk (https://virk.dk/): This is the official platform where you register your business and can download proof of your business registration, such as your CVR number (the unique identifier for your business). This process is free of charge when you download your registration proof directly from the portal.
🇫🇮 In Finland