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Documents by business type
To receive payouts you register with Stripe. The documents you need depend on your type of organization. Have the ones that apply to you ready.
Sole proprietor or unincorporated club
A sole proprietor, or the representative (manager, coach, captain, treasurer…) of a team or club with no legal entity. No business registration is needed.
What to have ready
- Business detailsA trade name (such as your team or club name) and what you do. No trade name? Your own name is fine.
- Identity documentA driver's licence, My Number card or similar.
- Bank accountAn account in your name or your trade name.
Company
A KK, GK or other registered company.
What to have ready
- Corporate number and registrationYour 13-digit corporate number and the company's registered name and address.
- Representative verificationThe representative's name, date of birth and an identity document.
- Company bank accountAn account in the company's name for receiving payouts.
Non-profit
A general incorporated association, NPO or similar.
What to have ready
- Registration detailsYour registered name, address and registration details.
- Representative verificationThe representative's name, date of birth and an identity document.
- Organization bank accountAn account in the organization's name for receiving payouts.
Registration details are entered and checked on Stripe's screens. Stripe may ask for more documents depending on its checks. Separately, BuPay's review may also ask for additional proof.
The steps
Create your organization
On the first screen, choose Create an organization, then enter a name and sport. The sport sets the wording on screen and whether games have an opponent. Next, choose whether to collect sports insurance premiums (off by default) and whether the organization or members pay the system fee.
On a ¥5,000 membership fee Organization pays
Deducted from what the organization receives
- Member pays
- ¥5,000
- Organization receives
- ¥4,725
Members pay
Added on top when the member pays
- Member pays
- ¥5,275
- Organization receives
- ¥5,000
The system fee here is ¥275 (4.5% + ¥50 per payment).
Tip: You can't change the sport later.Tip: Who pays the system fee can't be changed once the first payment has been made.Create a club and team
Choose what the first club collects: membership fees, per-game charges or both. If you collect membership fees, set an optional entry fee and your first plan. Finish by creating your first team and event.
Three types of membership plan Everyone
The same amount for all. Members can't remove it.
- Annual fee
Standard
Members pick one.
- Once a week
- Twice a week
Add-on
Only for those who want it. Billed with the everyone or standard plan.
- Morning practice
- Pick-up service
Invite members
Share the invite QR or 8-character invite code in your usual group chat. Members join from Join team in the app by entering the code or scanning the QR.
Tip: You can invite members now, but they can't pay until step 4 is complete and BuPay has approved your organization.Set up payouts
Choose your business type and confirm the money is for the organization. Then complete identity checks and add your bank account on Stripe's screen.
Tip: Teams without legal status register through a representative as Sole proprietor or unincorporated club. No business registration is needed.Tip: Separately from Stripe registration, BuPay reviews every organization. Members can pay once Stripe registration is complete and BuPay has approved your organization.More on how the money moves
FAQ
Can I create teams and events before adding a bank account?
Yes. Teams, events and member management all work before then. Members can pay once registration is complete and BuPay has approved your organization.
Does BuPay store our bank details?
No. Stripe, which handles payments, checks your identity and bank account. BuPay doesn't store your account details.
Do we need a website?
Stripe asks for your organization's website, so there's a website step before payouts. Create one free with BuPay or enter your existing URL.
I picked the wrong sport
The sport can't be changed once saved. Please contact support.
Can I create teams and events before adding a bank account?
Yes. Teams, events and member management all work before then. Members can pay once registration is complete and BuPay has approved your organization.
Does BuPay store our bank details?
No. Stripe, which handles payments, checks your identity and bank account. BuPay doesn't store your account details.
Do we need a website?
Stripe asks for your organization's website, so there's a website step before payouts. Create one free with BuPay or enter your existing URL.
I picked the wrong sport
The sport can't be changed once saved. Please contact support.
* BuPay only collects insurance premiums. Your organization handles enrollment with the insurer.