How to Set Up a PayPal Business Account

1. Before you go online, make sure you have all of your business and financial information available. You will be required to supply the following for your business: account name or owner name, address, customer service information, email, bank name, bank account and routing number.
2. Go online to PayPal Account Registration.
3. Select the country or region of your business from the drop-down box provided.
4. Select the language preference of your business from the drop-down box provided.
5. Select among the drop-down boxes that are the three PayPal Accounts: Personal, Premier and Business. Select the "Start Now" button located under the Business Account.
6. Select the type of payment solution you prefer for your business from the drop-down box. If you are not sure which to choose, select "I don't know." Answer the questions provided on the Find Your Payment Solution page. When you have finished click the "Continue" button.
7. Select from the possibilities recommended for you from the answers you provided. You can also view the other accounts available. Select the account you would like to open. Click the "Continue" button.
8. Select the "Go" button on the page that opens, which shows the three-step process that is needed to set up your business account.
9. Fill in the required information pertaining to your business. Click the "Continue" button. You will have to repeat this process, until all of the information required has been submitted. It will vary, depending on the services needed.
10. Use your account. Once you have verified your financial information, you will have complete access to all PayPal business options. This usually takes from three to five business days.