Business Verification: Get the Verified Business Badge

Customers increasingly ask "is this the real company?" A verified badge answers before they ask.

#Why verify your business

- **Trust**: customers know they're talking to you, not a scammer. - **Fewer impersonators**: fakes without the badge stand out. - **Better reach**: verified channels and posts look more credible on Discover.

#Who can apply

Registered businesses and organisations — shops, companies, schools, NGOs, clinics — with documents that prove the name and registration.

#What you'll need

- **Registered business name** (e.g. "Acme (Pvt) Ltd"). - **Registration documents** (e.g. SECP certificate, NTN, trade licence or equivalent). - **Identity verification** of the person applying. - A **profile photo/logo** and description that match the business.

#How to apply

- **Account badge:** **Settings › Verification & badges › Business**. - **Company workspace:** **Work › Organisation › Plan & verification**.

Submit the details; the price (if any) is shown before you confirm. You'll be notified after review.

#After approval

- The **Verified business** badge appears next to your name and organisation. - Use a **channel** for announcements and offers — see [growing a channel](/blog/create-channel-and-grow-audience). - Keep your profile name consistent with your registration.

#Frequently asked questions

How do I verify my business on Yapie?

Apply under Settings › Verification & badges › Business, or Work › Organisation › Plan & verification for your company workspace.

What documents are needed for business verification?

Proof of registration such as a certificate of incorporation, tax number or trade licence, plus identity verification of the applicant.

Does business verification help against scammers?

Yes. Customers can check for the badge, and impersonators without it are easier to spot and report.