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Meta Business Verification

Meta Business Verification confirms to Meta that your business is real. Verified businesses can message more people a day, can apply for the verified badge (green tick), and are less likely to be restricted. You can start it from the Verify your Business card on the WhatsApp integration page (Business verification button), or directly in Meta Business Settings as shown below. You need admin access to your business portfolio.

In newer versions of Meta Business Settings, Security Centre may be listed under Business info or Security; the steps are the same.

  1. Go to https://business.facebook.com/settings and Please select the business that is associated with your WhatsApp account.

Eg. I have selected my test business

The Select business page in Meta Business Manager with a test business selected
  1. Scroll down and select the "Security Centre" menu option.
  2. Click the "Start verification" button to continue.
Security Centre in Meta Business Settings with the Business verification card and the Start verification button
  1. Click the "Get Started" button to continue.
The Verify your business dialog with the Get Started button
  1. Select the country where is your business located and Click the Next button to continue.
    Eg. I have selected India
The Select a country dialog with India selected and the Next button
  1. Select your business type and Click the Next button to continue.
    Eg. I have selected the "Private Company"
The Select your business type dialog with Private company selected and the Next button

  1. Adding Your Business Details

    (i) To verify your business with Meta, you’ll need to provide the following details:

    • Business Tax ID
    • Business Name
    • Business Address
    • Phone Number
    • Website Link

    Meta will use these details to look up an official record of your business to confirm its authenticity. If a match is not found, you can upload documents to verify this information.

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Guidelines for Adding Business Details​

When submitting your business details for verification, you only need to provide one document from the accepted options listed below.

Business Name

Enter your organization name exactly as it appears on official documents.

Accepted Documents for Verifying Business Name: (Choose any one)

  1. Certificate of Incorporation or Formation (Or)
    • A legal document related to the establishment of your company or corporation.
  2. Business License (Or)
    • A government-issued permit allows you to operate within a specific jurisdiction.
  3. Tax or VAT Registration Certificate
    • A document permitting tax-exempt transactions for your business.

Business Address

Provide your organization’s address exactly as it appears on official documents.

Accepted Documents for Verifying Business Address and Phone Number: (Choose any one)

  1. Utility Bill (Or)
    • Proof of utility services (e.g., gas, water, electricity) for your business operations.
  2. Bank Statement (Or)
    • A record of your business’s financial transactions and account balance.
  3. Business License
    • A government-issued permit allows you to operate within a specific jurisdiction.

(ii) Once adding your business details, click the Next button.

The Add business details dialog with the business tax ID, business name and street address fields

  1. Select a Contact Method for Verification​

    Choose your preferred contact method and verify it by following the available options:

    • Email
    • Phone Call
    • Text Message
    • WhatsApp Message
    • Domain Verification

    Recommended Method:

    We recommend verifying using your business email or the domain verification method for better security and accuracy.

Click the Next button to continue with the verification process.

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Important Notes:​

  • You’ll need to upload documents to confirm the details you’ve entered.
  • Your website must be functional, and up to date, and the page you provide should display your business's legal name.
The Select a contact method dialog with Email, Phone call, Text message, WhatsApp message and Domain verification options and the Next button

  1. Upload Documents for Verification​


    Select a Document Type:

    Choose from the following document types to verify your business. These documents support global businesses, with MSME and GST being specific to Indian businesses:

    • Business Bank Statement (Or)
    • Business Registration or License Document (Or)
    • Business Tax Document (Or)
    • Certificate/Articles of Incorporation (Or)
    • UDYAM Registration Certificate (MSME) (Or) (for Indian businesses only)
    • Goods and Services Tax Registration Certificate (GST) (Or) (for Indian businesses only)
    • Utility bill: A utility bill is only accepted for Business address and Phone number. The legal business name must be on the utility bill. A utility bill is not an acceptable document for legal business name verification


    Upload Your Document:

    Ensure the uploaded document meets the following criteria:

    • It must display the legal organization name you provided earlier.
    • It must not be expired.

    Click the Next button to proceed with the verification process.

The Upload documents dialog with a GST certificate selected as the document type, an uploaded PDF and the Next button

  1. Verify Your Contact Information

    For example, if you have selected the Domain Verification option:

    • Ensure your website is functioning and up to date.
    • The webpage you provide must display your business's legal name.

    Click the Verify button to submit your contact information verification successfully.

The Verify through business domain dialog with the website and the Verify button

  1. Verification In Review​

    Your information is currently under review. The review process typically takes about two working days.
    Meta will update your verification status once the review is completed.

The Business verification card in Security Centre showing the verification In review

Once your business is successfully verified, your status will change to Verified, as shown in the image below.

This indicates that your business details have been confirmed and your verification process is complete.

The verification card in Security Center showing Verified with the verification date
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