> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.equiteez.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.equiteez.com/platform/getting-started/creating-an-account.md).

# Creating an Account

### Creating an Account

To begin your journey with Equiteez, follow these steps to create your account:

* Visit the Equiteez website at <https://equiteez.com/>.
* Click on the "Sign Up" or "Login" button.
* Provide your email address and create a strong password.
* Read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
* Click "Create Account" to finalize the process.
* Complete any additional verification steps as prompted.

Our team will review your submission and typically complete the verification process within 1-3 business days.

### Customer Onboarding & Account Verification

Equiteez and its partners utilize regulated third-party providers to ensure a secure and compliant onboarding environment. By integrating industry-leading KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) solutions like Sumsub, we maintain a robust defense against fraud and remain in full alignment with global AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations.

#### The Onboarding Journey

The verification process is designed to be seamless yet rigorous, following these core technical steps:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Identity Verification (KYC)</strong></td><td>Individual investors undergo a "Liveness Check" and document verification. Sumsub’s AI-driven engine verifies government-issued IDs in real-time to ensure the person behind the screen is who they claim to be.</td><td><a href="https://282794448-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3WdEJFFWVRH3eCCcN8u4%2Fuploads%2FYVzuu5VpNYQDDAZ7Ao1V%2FChatGPT%20Image%2029%20%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2.%202026%20%D1%80.%2C%2009_29_23.png?alt=media&amp;token=ee620358-1612-4cb6-9de0-bded950ee644">ChatGPT Image 29 трав. 2026 р., 09_29_23.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Corporate Verification (KYB)</strong></td><td>For institutional users, the process extends to verifying legal entities. This includes identifying UBOs (Ultimate Beneficial Owners) and reviewing corporate structures to ensure the legitimacy of the business.</td><td><a href="https://282794448-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3WdEJFFWVRH3eCCcN8u4%2Fuploads%2FvU9LTlwalt1QYW49sWox%2FCorporate%20Verification%20(KYB).jpg?alt=media&amp;token=069eb3dc-6188-476a-87d6-0cfb498b0b98">Corporate Verification (KYB).jpg</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>AML Screening</strong></td><td>Once onboarded, users are cross-referenced against global Sanction Lists and PEP (Politically Exposed Person) databases.</td><td><a href="https://282794448-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3WdEJFFWVRH3eCCcN8u4%2Fuploads%2FaU853c8eAsMuOjrY3uZH%2FAML%20Screening%20v2.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=b25ce766-a6fa-4b8c-aabc-ef91efb0fcac">AML Screening v2.jpg</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Why This Matters?

By using a regulated verification method, Equiteez ensures that every participant in our Secondary Markets is verified. This protects the ecosystem from Counterparty Risk and ensures that all tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) are held and traded by compliant actors, preserving the long-term value and legality of your investments.