Meta may ask your business to verify its legal identity before granting full access to WhatsApp Business Platform features. Mersal guides you through the process and helps you prepare — but Meta controls the review and the final decision.
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What is Meta Business Verification?
Business Verification is Meta’s check that your business is a real, legally registered organisation. It links your Meta Business Portfolio to official records so Meta can trust who is sending messages through the WhatsApp Business Platform.
It is a Meta process, not a Mersal one. Mersal prepares your account and tells you what Meta typically looks for, but the approval happens inside Meta.
When is verification required?
Not every account is asked to verify immediately, but you will usually need it to unlock higher messaging limits and full platform features.
To raise your WhatsApp messaging limits beyond the starter tierTo finish setting up an Official Business AccountWhen Meta flags your portfolio for reviewBefore scaling marketing campaigns to larger audiences
Documents you may need
Have clear, current, legible copies ready before you start. Requirements vary by country and business type.
Commercial registration or business licenseTax document, if availableProof of business address, if requestedA business phone numberYour website domainLegal company nameBrand / common nameAdmin access to the Meta Business Portfolio
Matching legal name, website and documents
The legal company name on your documents should match the business information in Meta. Mismatches are one of the most common reasons a review fails.
If your common brand name differs from your legal company name, your website should clearly connect the two — for example in the footer.
Website footer example (EN): “[Brand Name] is operated by [Legal Company Name].” • Replace the placeholders with your real brand and registered entity.
Why verification gets rejected
Most rejections come down to inconsistent or unclear information. Review this list before you submit.
Legal name mismatch between documents and MetaDocument is blurry or unreadableDocument is expiredThe website does not show the legal entityBusiness phone or address does not matchThe person submitting is not an adminCommon brand name differs from the legal name with no linkIncomplete business informationUnsupported document type
Verification checklist
1
Confirm admin accessMake sure you (or the person submitting) are an admin on the Meta Business Portfolio.
2
Gather clean documentsCollect current, legible documents where the legal name is clearly visible.
3
Align your websiteEnsure your website shows the legal entity and connects it to your brand name.
4
Submit and monitorSubmit in Meta and watch your portfolio status; respond quickly if Meta asks for more.
How Mersal can help
Mersal walks you through what Meta expects, helps you spot obvious gaps before you submit, and reviews your account status with you if a review keeps failing. What Mersal cannot do is approve verification on Meta’s behalf or guarantee a result.
Mersal does not control Meta approvals. Meta controls business verification, and we cannot guarantee that all documents will be accepted.
Key takeaways
Verification is a Meta process — Mersal prepares you but cannot approve it.Your legal name, documents and website must all match.Fix mismatches and resubmit; contact Mersal support if it keeps failing.
Frequently asked questions
No. Verification is reviewed and approved by Meta. Mersal helps you prepare your account and documents so the review goes smoothly.
It varies by business and country, and Meta does not guarantee a timeline. Preparing clean, matching documents in advance helps avoid back-and-forth.
Check the rejection reason, fix the mismatch (name, document quality, website), and resubmit. If it keeps failing, schedule a support session with the Mersal team.
Yes. The person submitting must be an admin on the Meta Business Portfolio, or the review will not proceed.
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