Overview of the document types handled by Mipise Payment Services. Includes required documents per user type, a full list of document keys used in the API, and usage guidance.
🧭 1. Overview
When submitting documents via the API, each file must be categorized using a document key.
⚠️ Required documents depend on the person type:
- Individual → Only
identity_proofis required - Legal Entities → Typically require:
identity_proofregistration_proof_of_the_legal_entityubo_declarative_form
Additional documents may be requested later, depending on the user’s profile and the regulatory context.
You should only provide the core documents initially.
📘 2. Full list of document keys
Below is the full list of document keys you may encounter when using the API.
You can use them when uploading documents or filtering via GET /documents/list.
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
identity_proof | Identity document (see accepted types below) |
registration_proof_of_the_legal_entity | Official proof of registration (see details below) |
ubo_declarative_form | Declaration of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) |
status | Company statutes (requested only in specific cases) |
doc_public_association | Documents specific to public associations (rarely requested) |
activity_proof | Proof of business activity (case-by-case basis) |
ppe_declaration | Politically Exposed Person (PEP) declaration (if applicable) |
Only the most common document types are detailed in the next sections.
Other keys may be requested dynamically based on the user's situation.
🧍 3. Individuals
Required document key: identity_proof
Accepted document types:
- Passport
- National ID card
- Residence permit
🏢 4. Legal Entities
Below are the categories of legal entities supported by the API and their required documents.
👤 4.1 Sole Proprietorship (Entrepreneur individuel)
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
identity_proof | Identity document (same as Individuals) |
registration_proof_of_the_legal_entity | Registration proof from the official national registry, not older than 3 months: • Inscription RCS |
🏢 4.2 All Company Types (Tout type d’entreprises)
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
identity_proof | Identity document of the legal representative (same accepted types as Individuals) |
registration_proof_of_the_legal_entity | One of the following documents: • AVIS SITUATION SIRENE INSEE (less than 3 months) • KBIS extract (less than 3 months) • Municipal/Departmental/Regional Council deliberation • JORF publication (official creation/modification/dissolution) • Prefectoral decree authorizing or confirming the above • Kbis extract for municipal or intermunicipal régies • SIRENE registration certificate • ACPR license • ORIAS registration • Notarial office creation/recovery deed • Professional liability insurance • Caisse de Garantie des Notaires proof • Carte Professionnelle de Santé (CPS) • Current civil liability insurance certificate • Professional ID card from the Bar association • Professional ID card from the Order of Chartered Accountants • Registration certificate from the Order of Chartered Accountants |
ubo_declarative_form | Formulaire de déclaration des bénéficiaires effectifs (UBO form) |
🤝 4.3 Associations (including religious associations)
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
identity_proof | Identity document of the legal representative (same accepted types as Individuals) |
registration_proof_of_the_legal_entity | One of the following documents: • Préfecture declaration receipt • Publication in the Official Journal (site print accepted) • SIRENE declaration (< 3 months) • Extract from the JOAFE for diocesan associations or dioceses |
ubo_declarative_form | UBO DECLARATIVE FORM including: • Board members • Direction council and/or legal representative (bishop, priest, or pastor) |
📊 5. Matching Table: person type → Required documents
| Person Type | identity_proof | registration proof of the legal entity | ubo declarative form |
|---|---|---|---|
individual | ✅ Individual | ❌ | ❌ |
sole_proprietorship | ✅ LR | ✅ | ❌ |
company | ✅ LR + UBO | ✅ | ✅ (standard UBO form) |
association | ✅ LR + UBO | ✅ | ✅ (board or religious council members) |
📝 Legend:
- LR = Legal Representative
- UBO = Ultimate Beneficial Owner
- ✅ = Required
- ❌ = Not required
Feel free to reach out to Mipise Payment Services support for further clarification or if your structure type is not listed here.