Business verification documents for Australia and Canada

In Australia, an ABN or ACN record from the Australian Business Register or ASIC, with a matching address, is the usual base. In Canada, use provincial or federal incorporation documents, or a CRA business number letter. The legal name must match the business portfolio exactly.

By the Ads Account Recovery team · Published 29 October 2026 · Last updated 29 October 2026

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Australia

ABN Lookup record or ASIC company extract.
Business name registration if you trade under another name.
A utility bill or bank statement for the address.

Canada

Certificate of incorporation, federal or provincial.
CRA business number confirmation.
Provincial business registration for sole proprietors.
A utility bill or bank statement for the address.

Steps

Pick one main document.
Copy the legal name and address from it into the portfolio.
Upload a clear PDF.
Complete the contact check.
Wait for the result before submitting again.

Official sources

Verifying your business in Meta Business Suite (Meta Business Help Center)

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ads Account Recovery is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is an ABN alone enough?

It is often accepted when the name matches. Add address proof if asked.

Quebec documents are in French. Is that fine?

Yes, official documents in French are normal.

Can I verify a trust?

Use the documents that name the trustee and the business, and match those details.

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