Business Requirements and Approval Tips

You’ll be asked to submit your business information when registering for an account. This information is sent directly to The Campaign Registry (TCR) for review.

While your information is being processed, you will not be able to send messages or access Index Web; however, you can place and receive calls and receive texts.

This article outlines the TCR business requirements, along with tips on getting approved. 

Requirements 

We ask for the following business information when registering for an account (this information is then passed to TCR for review):

1. Business Type (see below for options)
2. Brand or DBA Name
3. Address, City, State, Zip Code
4. Industry
5. Business Website (required for all business types, except Sole Proprietors)
6. Social Link (Sole Proprietors only - optional) 

Note: TCR requires you to provide proof of an established business, and your website and/or social media links can help confirm this, leading to a greater chance of approval. See below for more tips.

Business Types

• Sole Proprietor (these small businesses/individuals do not have an EIN)
• Non-Sole Proprietor
  • Private Company
  • Publicly Traded Company
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government Entity 

Tips on getting approved 

To increase your approval chances with the TCR, ensure your business information is accurate and legitimate. The following items often lead to higher rejection rates due to inaccuracies:

• Physical Address
  • Should be the complete, legitimate street address (can use your home address if you work out of your house)
• Website
  • The website should be complete and show an online presence to prove you have an established business.
• Social Link (Sole Proprietors only)
  • Social media sites should show that you are an established business with content, followers, reviews, etc.
  • Examples: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Yelp)
• EIN (Non-Sole Proprietors only)
  • Missing or inaccurate EIN (must match your tax return) 

Additional Resources

• A2P Business Registration for Index
• TCR Registration & SMS Compliance
• How do I create an account?
• TCR Resources