Can I use my parent's SSN to set up a website as a minor?

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I’m 17 and have a website but i was wondering if i can use my parent’s social security to set up as a owner, since i’m not old enough but use my my own personal paypal to accept payments?

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Hi @Natex1 ,

Thank you for getting in touch. Please be aware that as per our Terms of Service, merchants using Shopify are required to be at least 18 years of age. I’d recommend having one of your parents listed as the account owner, with yourself set as a staff member, until you turn 18 years of age. Their name and details can then be used when setting up PayPal or other gateways so that your store can begin to accept payments.