# Eligibility requirements ### **Who Can Register** * Only **legal business entities** registered in the **European Economic Area (EEA)** can buy or sell goods. * Examples include corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. ### **Who Cannot Register** * Natural persons acting as consumers are **not allowed**. * Businesses outside the EEA cannot trade on the platform. ### **Trading Eligibility** * Only **verified accounts** can buy or sell goods. * Unverified accounts can **explore product pages** but cannot place Orders or list products. ### **Company and Compliance Requirements** * Businesses must provide **accurate legal and banking information** during verification. * Company must be legally allowed to sell or purchase goods within the EEA without import restrictions, excise duties, or distribution limitations. ### **Tips for Eligibility** * Make sure your business registration and VAT ID are current. * Ensure your business is legally allowed to trade FMCG goods in the EEA. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://parallelbroker.gitbook.io/parallel/account-setup-and-verification/eligibility-requirements.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.