Business Accounts at Coinbase
Key Points:
• Coinbase offers business-focused accounts for cryptocurrency trading and related services.
• Coinbase Business is currently available only to certain business structures.
• Besides trading, Coinbase provides businesses with tools for payments, accounting, and workflow automation.
Companies that want to invest in or manage digital assets should look at Coinbase’s business and institutional services. Here’s a closer look:
Overview of Business Accounts at Coinbase
Coinbase offers business accounts for eligible companies that want to trade crypto or manage digital assets. For the standard Coinbase Business product, the currently supported structures are C Corporations and LLCs.
Coinbase Business is currently available in the U.S. and Singapore, although more regions are expected to be added over time.
A Coinbase business account can buy, sell, and store hundreds of cryptocurrencies. It also comes with several specialized business features, which are described below.
Business Services at Coinbase
Coinbase business accounts include tools to accept instant global payments with lower transaction fees and no chargebacks. The platform also provides APIs that allow companies to automate payouts, transfers, trading activity, and financial workflows.
Coinbase also offers accounting and reporting tools for businesses. Its business platform is built to simplify bookkeeping, reconciliation, tax exports, and compliance work through integrations and related software tools.
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Requirements for Opening a Business Account at Coinbase
The process for opening a business account at Coinbase is now handled through the Coinbase Business signup page. Keep in mind that the current Coinbase Business product is not available in every jurisdiction, and it is currently limited to supported entities in the U.S. and Singapore.
Once you begin the application, Coinbase asks for business details, ownership information, and compliance documents. Common examples include:
- EIN
- W-9
- ID for all authorized owners
- Business ownership information
- Additional compliance documents if requested
Coinbase may also request more information depending on the company and the services being requested. This can include documents tied to ownership, compliance, or the source of funds.
Additional details may be needed, including information about the business itself and its expected activity on the platform.
Once submitted, Coinbase says onboarding for Coinbase Business typically takes 5 to 7 business days. To check the status, applicants can return to the saved application page.
Pricing
Coinbase does not charge any fees to apply for a business account. Coinbase Business also says there are no minimum balances, monthly platform fees, or account management fees.
Trading and transaction costs depend on the service being used. Coinbase Business currently advertises advanced trading with spot pairs and maker fees as low as 0.0%.
Business clients can also earn up to 4.10% APY on USDC holdings.
Updated on 4/8/2026.
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