Switching Your BeatStars Account from Individual to Business

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Overview:
This guide is designed for BeatStars Professional subscribers who own a business entity and wish to transition their individual BeatStars account to a business account. To be eligible for this switch, users must meet the following criteria: 

• Must be a BeatStars Professional subscriber. 
• Cannot be within the trial period of their subscription. 
• Must be willing and able to provide necessary business documentation and consent as outlined below. 

Step-by-step Guide:

1. Verify your eligibility by ensuring you are a Professional subscriber and not currently within a trial period. This feature is exclusive to users with an active Professional subscription.
   
   
2. To initiate the switch to a business account navigate to your account settings, click on Billing and Licensing and then select the option “Business” under the Account Type area:
   
   
   
3. Input your business information by adding your business details which will include:
   a) VAT, TAX number or equivalent for your business.
   b) Your registered Company name.
   c) Your First and Last name associated with the business.
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is crucial for verifying your business’s legitimacy. 
   
   
4. To verify your identity upload a clear, valid form of identification (ID) for verification purposes. Accepted forms include a driver's license, passport, or other government-issued ID.
   
   
5. Agree to the consent statement: "I confirm my commitment to offer only products or services that comply with the applicable rules of the European Digital Services Act (DSA)."
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a mandatory step to ensure all business accounts operate within legal compliance.
   
   
6. If you haven’t provided your payment method yet, you will be required to add a payment method to qualify for a business entity account at BeatStars.
   
   IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is necessary for processing sales and ensuring you receive your earnings as a business entity.
   
   
7. Once your account has been successfully verified as a business, you will receive a "Business"    badge associated with your account. This badge signifies to buyers and other sellers that you are recognized as a business entity on BeatStars, enhancing trust and credibility.

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● Professional subscribers looking to leverage the benefits of operating on BeatStars as a
business, in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA)
● Sellers who operate as a registered business.

● Professional subscribers looking to leverage the benefits of operating on BeatStars as a
business, in compliance with the Digital Services Act (