# How to register as Buyer or Seller

### **Step 1: Create an Account**

* Go to parallelbroker.com/register.
* Enter your **Name**, **Email**, and **Company Name**.
* Submit to create your account.

### **Step 2: Explore the Platform**

* With an unverified account, you can browse product pages but **cannot place Orders or list goods**.

### **Step 3: Complete Your Profile for Verification**

1. **Profile > Account** – Update or confirm:
   * Name
   * Email
   * Phone number
2. **Profile > Company** – Provide company and bank details:
   * Legal company name
   * Registered address
   * Company registration number
   * VAT ID
   * Bank name & address
   * Account holder name
   * IBAN & SWIFT/BIC
   * Currency
3. **Profile > Documents** – Upload required documents:
   * Copy of company registration
   * Copy of Ultimate Beneficiary Owner (UBO) passport or legal ID
   * Copy of Chief Executive (CE) passport or legal ID

### **Step 4: Account Review**

* Parallel will review your submitted details and documents.
* Additional information may be requested if necessary.

### **Step 5: Verified Account**

* Once approved, your account is fully verified.
* Verified users can **buy or sell** on the Parallel marketplace.


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