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title: "Subcontractors - Business Verification Process"
slug: "subcontractors-business-verification-process"
updated: 2026-04-22T21:59:18Z
published: 2026-04-22T21:59:18Z
canonical: "help.getbuilt.com/subcontractors-business-verification-process"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.getbuilt.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Subcontractors - Business Verification Process

### **Overview**

Built requires all subcontractors to verify their business details in order to receive payments. This is a one-time account security measure that helps prevent fraud, protect your business, and comply with financial regulations. The process is quick and straightforward — once completed, you'll be able to start receiving payments.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If you do not complete business verification, you will not be able to receive payments through Built. Learn more about Built's verification requirements [here](/construction/docs/business-verification-due-diligence-explained).

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### **Starting Verification**

#### Description

You can start the business verification process directly from your **Payments** settings in Built.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Click **Settings** from the navigation bar.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(667).png)
2. Choose **Payments** from the left-hand navigation.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(668).png)
3. Click **Start Verification** and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

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### **Required Information**

#### Description

Before starting, make sure you have the following business information on hand:

- Business Type
- Legal Business Name
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Business Address

> [!NOTE]
> Authorized Business User Details
> 
> An authorized business user is someone designated by your company to send and/or receive payments on its behalf. You will also need to provide the following details for this person:
> 
> - Legal First Name
> - Legal Last Name
> - Job Title
> - Email Address
> - Mobile Phone Number
> 
> In some cases, additional information — including [personal and/or business documentation](https://help.getbuilt.com/construction/docs/business-verification-due-diligence-explained#customer-information-verification) — may be required.

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### **After You Submit**

#### Description

Your business verification request will be reviewed immediately following submission. If Built is unable to verify your business with the information provided, a member of the payments onboarding team will reach out to the authorized user with a link to submit any additional documentation needed. If follow-up is required, you can expect that email within **2 business hours** of submitting your request.

When your verification is approved, you will receive an email with instructions to set up your bank account to receive payments. Read more about [linking your bank account here.](/construction/docs/subcontractors-adding-a-bank-account)

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### FAQ

#### What is an authorized business user?

We're able to accept identification from any authorized business user. This does not need to be a specific title or role — just someone who has the authority to represent your business and use Built's payment services.

#### Why do you need my personal information to set up a business account?

To comply with federal regulations including the [USA PATRIOT Act](https://www.fincen.gov/resources/statutes-regulations/usa-patriot-act) and the [Bank Secrecy Act](https://www.fdic.gov/banker-resource-center/bank-secrecy-act-anti-money-laundering-bsaaml), Built is required to verify the identity of an authorized representative of your business through Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. These regulations are in place to ensure the security of financial transactions and prevent fraud.

#### What happens if I don't verify my business details?

If you do not complete business verification, you will not be able to receive payments through Built.