How can I add payments without registering a company?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment

Topic summary

A user asks whether it’s possible to accept payments on Shopify without registering a company.

Community Response:

  • A moderator requests additional context: the user’s business type and location
  • Directs the user to Shopify’s Payment Providers resource, which allows searching for payment options by country/region

Key Considerations:

  • Payment provider requirements vary by location
  • Some providers may not require a business license
  • Users should research specific providers’ registration requirements once they’ve identified options available in their region

Status: The discussion remains open, awaiting the original poster’s response with their location and business details to provide more specific guidance.

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Hi, @Lampa .

Welcome to the Shopify Community, and thanks for sharing your question.

I understand you’re seeking payment providers without a business registration. Could you advise what kind of business you have and where you’re based?

The reason I ask is, Shopify has provided our Payment Providers resource to help users search for payment providers based on their country/region. This can help narrow down your search so that you’re presented with options that are available to you and your customers.

You can also share where your based, and I can search the providers on your behalf. However, once you’ve selected the providers you’re interested in, it’s important to do research and inquire which ones may or may not require a business license.

I look forward to your reply!