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# Business Verification

Completing Meta’s business verification is a prerequisite for launching your **WhatsApp messaging strategy**. This process allows Meta to assess your account’s messaging quality and grant higher messaging limits based on your performance. Click <Anchor label="here" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/business/help/896873687365001">here</Anchor> to learn more about tracking your phone number’s quality rating.

## How to Verify Your Business on Meta

Follow this summary to complete your business verification and start scaling your WhatsApp communications.

**1. Pre-requisites**

* **Active Website**: Your site must display your company’s legal name, address, and contact information.
* **Business Email**: Use an email address that matches your company's domain (e.g., <name@yourcompany.com>).
* **Admin Access**: You must have administrative rights in your Meta Business Manager.

**2. Required Documentation (PDF format recommended)**
Meta will ask for official documents that exactly match the information in your Business Suite account:

* **Legal Name Validation**: Articles of incorporation, business licenses, or tax registration certificates.
* **Address/Phone Validation**: Utility bills (electricity, water, phone) or bank statements issued in the company’s name.

**3. Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. Navigate to your Business Settings in <Anchor label="Meta Business Suite" target="_blank" href="https://business.facebook.com/business/loginpage/new/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.facebook.com%2Fsettings%2F">Meta Business Suite</Anchor>.
2. Go to the Security Center section.
3. Locate the Business Verification tab and click the "Start Verification" button.
4. Note: If the button is greyed out, ensure you have a Meta App created or linked to your business account.
5. Enter your company’s legal details exactly as they appear on your documents.
6. Upload the supporting documents.
7. Choose a verification method (Email, SMS, or Phone call) to receive your confirmation code.

**What Happens Next?**

* **Review Period**: Meta typically takes between 24 hours and 5 business days to review your application.
* **Scaling Your Reach**: Once verified, Meta will automatically increase your messaging limits over time, provided you maintain a high quality rating and low user-block rates.