How to Sign Up a Business With PayPal

by Nicole Hamilton, Demand Media

Use a PayPal business account for secure transactions.

Offering a reliable and convenient payment method is the cornerstone of an Internet business. Accepting secure online payments can even increase profits, whether a business relies entirely on a website for sales or not. PayPal simplifies accepting credit cards and bank transfers online. Benefits of a PayPal business account include email invoicing and a variety of payment solutions. Signing up with PayPal is free, but there are fees for processing incoming payments.

Items you will need

Computer with Internet access
Business email address
Business bank account

Step 1

Go to PayPal.com.

Step 2

Click "Sign Up" at the top of the page.

Step 3

Click the "Get Started" button under "Business."

Step 4

Select a payment solution from the drop down menu and click "Continue". If you are unsure what kind of payment solution is right for your business, select "I don't know" or click the "Need some help finding a payment solution" link. Answer the questions about your business, and PayPal will recommend a payment solution to fit your needs.

Step 5

Select the type of business, and then enter an email address to associate with the PayPal account. Remember this email address will appear on your email invoices.

Step 6

Choose a password and security question and click "Continue."

Step 7

Input all the required information in the form and click "Continue." This will include information such as business name, address and average sales.

Step 8

Provide the required financial details for your business. Review the form to make sure the information is correct.

Step 9

Click "Agree" to agree to PayPal's terms and conditions. Click "Create Account."

Tips

Verifying your bank account takes two to three business days.

References

PayPal Online Payment Solutions: How to Get Started

Resources

About the Author

Nicole Hamilton has been a content writer since 2005. She uses her journalistic style to create informative articles for websites such as PencilsandPixelsArt.com. Hamilton earned an Associate of Science in multimedia design from Okaloosa-Walton Community College in Florida.