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How to open a Freelance account?

Step-by-step guide to create a Karta freelance account: registration, KYC, document upload, and activation.

Updated over 2 months ago

Step 1: Get started

  • Enter your first and last name.

  • Enter your phone number and choose the available verification methods (WhatsApp, SMS, Phone Call)

  • Agree to the terms and click Continue.

Step 2: Create your Karta profile

  • Enter a profile name.

  • Select "Freelance" as your business type.

  • Choose your team size and average monthly spend.

  • Indicate the contact messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger)

  • Click "Go to the app".

3. Identity Verification

After completing the previous steps, you’ll proceed to the identity verification (KYC). This step is divided into three sub-steps:

4.1 Fill in your personal information

First, confirm your country of residence:

  • USA

  • All other countries (except the USA)

Then, fill in the following details:

  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Email address

  • Contact number

  • Country that issued your ID

  • Full residential address (street, city, state, postal code)

Click "Continue" to proceed.

4.2. Upload your identification document

We accept the following types of documents:

  • Passport (photo page)

  • National ID card (front and back)

  • Driver’s license (front only)

  • Residence permit (front and back)

For a full list of acceptable documents by country, please refer to Sumsub's official documentation.

Make sure your document is valid, clearly visible, and not cropped.

4.3. Liveness Check

In the final step, you’ll be asked to complete a liveness check.
This involves using your device’s camera and slowly moving your head in a circular motion to confirm that you are physically present.

Follow the on-screen instructions carefully to complete the check successfully.

Final Step

Once all information is submitted, the verification process will begin. It typically takes just a few minutes.
After successful verification, your freelance account will be activated and ready for use.

To start using our service, you’ll need to top up your account. Here’s a quick guide on how to make a deposit.

If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding the process, please contact our support team via live chat.

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