On the Stripe page, enter the email address you want to use for the account and click “Submit”.
(If you already have a Stripe account, enter the email you used to create it.)
Next, enter a password and click Submit.
Stripe will ask you to set up a two-step authentication method. A QR code will appear to scan with an authentication app. If you don’t use this method, select “Use your phone”.
Enter your phone number and click “Send text”.
You will receive a numeric code via SMS, which you must enter to verify your account.
Once this is done, a backup code will appear. We recommend copying and saving it in a safe place.
Click “Next” to continue.
In the next step, you will start filling in your account information.
First, you will be asked for your company details, such as location, type, and structure. Select the appropriate option and click Continue.
Continue filling out the form by entering all the required company fields.
Next, enter your personal information.
Then, Stripe will ask you to specify the owners of the company. If you don’t have any, click “Continue with no owners”.
On the next screen, you will be asked to specify the directors of the company. If there are none, click “Continue”.
Next, enter the bank account details where you want to receive the security deposit amounts.
Then, configure the information you want your guests to see on their bank statements, invoices, and receipts.
On the following screen, Stripe will ask if you want to make a donation. If not, click “No thanks”.
Next, the page will offer a VAT calculation service.
Click “Not right now” to skip this option and continue.
Before finishing, Stripe will allow you to review all the entered information. Make sure everything is correct and click “Agree and submit”.
If the button is disabled, some fields are probably missing. Click “Edit” and complete them.