If you’re an influencer who have a registered business (LLC), the KYC (Know Your Customer) process ensures both your identity and business details are verified before you can withdraw your earnings from your brand collaborations. This might seem formal, but it’s crucial for securing your money and making sure everything follows legal standards.
Are you unsure of which KYC process applies to you?
If you’re registered as AS (Norway), AB (Sweden), ApS (Denmark) or Oy (Finland) then you're in the right place.
If you're registered as a sole trader, click to view the guide here.
Or if you're unsure find out the difference between a business and a sole trader here.
The KYC process might feel like a bit of a hassle, but keep in mind that you only need to do it once and it is extremely important in order to protect your earnings and personal information on inzpire me. Follow the step-by step KYC guide below and you’ll be good to go!
Step 1: Fill out the KYC application form in your inzpire me account in English.
Remember to read the fields carefully to make sure all information is correct as it must match exactly to the documents you provide.
Step 2: Upload a copy of your preferred government-issued ID
This needs to be one of the following: a passport, national ID card, or driver's license. A photo of yourself is not accepted as proof of identity.
Step 3: Upload registration proof
This is a document that confirms that your business is registered in your country, commonly referred to as "firmaattest" in Norwegian. Below you can see where you can obtain your registration documents in your country. The document can not be older than 3 months.
Step 4: Upload articles of association (the latest signed version)
This is a legal document that outlines the rules and regulations for running a company. This is referred to as “vedtekter” in Norway, "Vedtægter" in Denmark, "Bolagsordning" in Sweden and "Yhtiöjärjestys" in Finland.
How to find the right documents
Below you see the list of where you can obtain your registration proof and your articles of association in your respective country.
🇳🇴 In Norway, you can get the documents in two ways:
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.
Log into Altinn (https://www.altinn.no/ ). Here you can access and download your registration proof directly from your profile.
🇸🇪 In Sweden, you can get the documents in two ways:
Visit Bolagsverket (https://bolagsverket.se/): Here you can request a Certificate of Registration (Registreringsbevis).You can order the certificate online or contact them directly to get the document via email.
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 the certificate of registration in Sweden.
🇩🇰 In Denmark, the best way to obtain the documents is through:
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, you can get the documents in two ways:
Your Shareholder declaration
Once you have uploaded the required documents and submit your KYC application, we'll contact you with a final form you need to fill out. This is called a shareholder declaration that shows a list of stakeholders and the percentage of stakes they hold in your company. Once you have received the link with the form from us you have to:
Log into PandaDoc with the email you filled out the KYC application form with.
Fill out the template provided by our payment provider, MangoPay. A few things to have in mind:
Remember to fill out you place of birth along with your date of birth
Always stick to this date format: dd./mm./yyyy.
Don’t forget to enter the place of where the document was signed (eg. if you’re located in Oslo, Stockholm…
Double-check that you have filled out all the fields in the template correctly.
Once you have signed and submitted the template, you have provided everything we need to verify your company's legitimacy and structure, ensuring a safe and transparent process.
It takes up to 72 hours to review the application process. Any questions? Let us know!