The Binance corporate account (institutional account) cannot be opened just by clicking "Register" in the App like a personal account. It goes through a separate "Entity Verification (KYB)" process. In short: you first need a personal account as a login credential, then submit company documents through that account to upgrade or separately activate corporate privileges. There are two entry points: choose "Sign up as an entity" when registering, or find the entity verification option inside "Identity Verification" of an existing personal account.
Prepare the Required Company Documents
Before filling out the online form, have scanned copies or clear photos of the following materials ready. Incomplete documents will interrupt the process, and resubmitting after saving a draft may trigger a new review.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Operating License (if applicable)
- Proof of identity (front and back of ID card/passport) and proof of address for directors, ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs holding 25% or more), significant controllers, and authorized traders
- Documents proving the company's registered address and operating address
Risk note: If your email is already tied to an account that has passed personal KYC, that email cannot be used to register a new corporate account. You must use a brand-new email or an account that has not completed personal verification. During the review, Binance conducts thorough checks on Source of Wealth and Purpose of Application. If related-party information is filled in incorrectly or shows inconsistencies, your application will be judged as non-compliant and rejected.
Submit the Entity Verification Application
Log in to the Binance website. There are two ways to enter the application channel.
- Case A: You don't yet have any Binance account. On the registration page, click "Sign up as an entity," enter the entity name, email, set a password, and a corporate account draft is created. The system will guide you into the entity verification process.
- Case B: You already have a personal account (unverified or only basic verification). After logging in, hover over the profile icon in the upper right, go to "Dashboard", find "Identity Verification" or "Verification", and choose to start Entity Verification. If you are an authorized delegate, the business owner can create a delegated sub-account for you to submit verification documents on their behalf, but the delegate account itself has no asset operation rights.
Fill in Basic Information and Related Parties
On the verification page, fill in exactly as shown on the company registration documents: country of registration, registration number, legal form, business scope, shareholding structure, etc. Then add the information for directors, ultimate beneficial owners, significant controllers, and authorized traders one by one. Special note: The Main Trader must complete a Liveness Check, and during the photo, hats, glasses, or filters are not allowed.
Upload Documents and Submit Declaration
Upload the corresponding documents according to the checklist required by the system. Completion standard: All fields marked with a red asterisk are filled, and no error appears when clicking "Save Draft." After confirming everything is correct, submit. If you need fiat deposit/withdrawal services, check the relevant module to apply; otherwise, you can add it after the verification is passed.
Common reasons for failure: Uploaded documents that are not in English require notarized translation; the registered address differs from the operating address but a lease contract or other supporting evidence cannot be provided; the company's shareholding structure is complex but not all UBOs are disclosed as required. Binance's review team manually reviews. If information is incorrect, they will notify rejection by email and require you to restart the entire process. They will not tell you which line was wrong, so you have to check everything yourself.
Wait for Review and Activation
After submission, your application enters the KYB review queue. The "Institutional Switch Package" claims that most new institutional clients can complete onboarding within 1 week. If your monthly trading volume is large enough (usually referencing VIP tier or assets over $1 million), Binance will assign a dedicated VIP account manager for 1-on-1 support, which speeds up the review and lets you apply for a 30-day VIP 5 trial fee rate and a zero-interest loan trial.
How to verify completion: Log into the email associated with your corporate account and look for a message from Binance's official corporate services email. Log into the Binance web platform, click "Wallet - Account Overview". If the status at the top changes from "Pending Verification" to "Verified" or allows you to view the independent asset dashboard of the "Corporate Account", it means the account opening is successful. If there is no response for more than 2 weeks, follow up via the "VIP & Institutional" dedicated form in the Help Center or contact your VIP manager. Do not submit new applications repeatedly, or you may be flagged as spamming and have your IP banned.
Next steps after approval: After the account is approved, do not use the master account for trading directly (the master account is typically used for collecting funds and managing sub-account permissions). First create sub-accounts in "Account Management" for quantitative trading, spot, or futures, and set up independent API keys for each sub-account. If you need a fiat channel, make sure to check immediately whether "Fiat Service" is activated. If not, submit bank account information separately, which usually takes an extra 3–5 business days for approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a corporate account application be rejected? What if it is rejected? Yes. The most common reasons are incorrect registration document information, incomplete UBO tracing, or proof of address not meeting requirements. Once rejected, you cannot modify the original application; you must register again with a new email and resubmit from scratch, and the rejected email will be locked by the system and cannot be used again.
Q: I registered a Hong Kong company. Can I apply for futures trading? It depends on the regulatory policies of the registration jurisdiction. Based on practical case feedback, some Hong Kong company entity accounts may have futures trading permissions restricted and only support spot and OTC deposits/withdrawals. It is recommended to clearly check the business scope you need in the "Purpose of Application" when submitting.
Q: Is there a minimum deposit requirement for a corporate account? There is no hard rule. However, if you wish to enjoy Binance VIP institutional-level services and fee discounts (such as the VIP 5 trial), you typically need to deposit assets equivalent to $1 million USD within 30 days of onboarding to trigger the BNB cashback reward (up to $5,000).
