<h1>Why Is KYB Verification Required?</h1><ul class="accent-bullets"><li>Marketplace Access: Only verified organizations can list media and formats for sale.</li><li>Payouts: You must complete KYB to withdraw your earnings.</li><li>Compliance: KYB is a legal requirement to prevent fraud, money laundering, and to comply with international regulations.</li><li>Trust &amp; Security: Verified organizations help maintain a trustworthy environment for all users.</li></ul><h1>How Does the KYB Process Work?</h1>Before starting the verification process, ensure you have access to your business documents to confirm your business details and a payment method, such as your bank account information. If you do not have access, you can <a href="https://roadmap.medialister.com/docs/publisher-dashboard/how-to-invite-publisher-members" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="cursor-pointer box-border font-semibold border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">invite</a> someone to your organization who can complete the KYB process.<ol class="steps-list"><li>Initiate Verification<ol class="steps-list"><li>When you add media, you will be prompted to start the KYB process if you haven't done so already.</li><li>You must select the country where your business is registered.</li></ol></li><li>Submit Documents via Stripe<ol class="steps-list"><li>After selecting the country, you will be redirected to Stripe’s secure onboarding flow.</li><li>Stripe will request documents and information based on your business type and country. This may include:<ol class="steps-list"><li>Business registration documents</li><li>Proof of address</li><li>Identification for business owners or directors</li></ol></li></ol></li><li>Verification in Progress<ol class="steps-list"><li>While your organization is not verified, a red warning will appear in the header of your Publisher dashboard.<img src="https://uploads.productlane.com/67b1acef92ac93e381cd5924909e15b8.png"></li><li>This warning links directly to your Stripe verification status page, where you can check progress, continue where you left it, or upload additional documents if requested.</li></ol></li><li>Completion<ol class="steps-list"><li>Once Stripe approves your documents, Medialister will automatically mark your organization as Verified.</li><li>You will receive a notification, and the red warning will change to a green indicator, showing that your organization is verified and eligible to be listed in the marketplace and receive payouts.</li><li>🎉 You can now list your media in the marketplace and receive payouts.</li></ol></li></ol>Tip: While the verification is in process, you can freely add your media and different format offers. You'll be able to list them all once the KYB is complete.<h1>Quick FAQ</h1><table style="min-width: 296px"><colgroup><col style="width: 271px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="271">QUESTION</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">ANSWER</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="271">Who needs to complete KYB?</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">All organizations wishing to list media or receive payouts</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="271">How long does verification take?</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Usually a few minutes to a few days, depending on document review</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="271">Can I list media before KYB is done?</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">No, listing is only available after successful verification</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="271">Where do I check my KYB status?</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">In your Publisher dashboard header, a red warning indicates that you're not verified, while a green indicator signifies the opposite</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="271">What if my documents are rejected?</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Stripe will notify you and request additional or corrected documents</td></tr></tbody></table>

Publisher Dashboard

To ensure a safe and compliant marketplace, Medialister requires all organizations that want to list media in the marketplace to complete a Know Your Business (KYB) verification process. 

Verification Process (KYB)