1. What is a “US Nexus” and why do I need it?
A US Nexus means your business has a legitimate and verifiable connection to the United States. We are required to confirm that your business maintains at least one valid US connection before opening an account.
2. Do I need to meet all US Nexus requirements?
No. You only need to meet one of the four US Nexus options listed. Providing sufficient documentation to support a single qualifying nexus is enough to satisfy this requirement.
3. What counts as proof of a US business location?
You may submit any one of the following documents to demonstrate that your business has a physical presence in the United States:
A utility bill (such as electricity, water, internet, etc.) issued within the last 60 days.
A current lease or rental agreement
A US bank statement issued within the last 60 days.
Note: The document must clearly display your business name and US physical address.
4. Can I qualify if I don’t have a US office but have someone working in the US?
Yes. If your business has a US-based director, officer or employee living and working in the United States, you can qualify under this option.
5. What documents are required to prove a US-based employee or officer?
You may provide one of the following documents :
A payroll service agreement, or
A signed employment agreement between your company and the US-based employee
The document should clearly show:
Your company’s full legal name
A physical US address
The name of the US-based director, officer, or employee (where applicable)
Signatures from both parties (where applicable)
6. What does “US customers or revenue activity” mean?
US customer or revenue activity means your business earns revenue from customers located in the United States through legitimate commercial activity.
You may demonstrate this by providing one or more of the following::
Executed contracts with US customers (at least 2)
Invoices issued to US customers (at least 3)
Payment processor or settlement reports showing revenue from US sources, and:
Support payment records reflecting these transactions.
7. I’m a startup and don’t have many customers yet. Can I still qualify?
Yes, Early-stage businesses may still qualify if they can demonstrate a legitimate US connection through other means. For example, if your business has received investment or funding from US-based investors, this may support eligibility even if you do not have active customers yet.
8. What documents can I provide to show US investment or funding?
You can submit the following documents to demonstrate US-based investment or funding:
Investment agreements or contracts with US-based investors, and:
Bank statements or wire confirmations showing the investment funds received
The documentation should clearly link the investment or funds to a US source and identify your business as the recipient.
9. What qualifies as a US supplier or vendor relationship?
If your business works with US-based vendors or service providers, you can qualify by showing:
Contracts or invoices from US suppliers, and
Payment records that show ongoing or completed transactions with them
10. Do the documents need to be recent?
Yes. Wherever possible, please submit recent and active documents. Current documentation helps us complete our review more efficiently and verify that your business has an ongoing and verifiable connection to the US.
11. What happens if my documents don’t clearly meet one of the nexus options?
If the documents are unclear or incomplete, we may ask for additional information or alternative documents to help validate your US Nexus.
12. Can I submit documents for more than one US Nexus?
Yes. You’re welcome to submit multiple nexus documents, while only one valid nexus is required for account eligibility, providing additional documentation may help support our review.
13. What if I don’t have any qualifying US Nexus?
If you don’t have a qualifying US Nexus yet, we can still support you through the pre-US Nexus flow. More details can be found on the Pre-US Nexus.
Pre-US Nexus:
1. I do not currently have an established US nexus but am working towards it. Can I still open an account in the interim?
Yes. US-registered companies that are in the process of establishing a US nexus may open an account, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.
In such cases, a total transaction limit of $25,000 will apply.
You must provide evidence of a US nexus within 60 days of account opening. Outgoing transactions will be blocked if either the $25,000 limit is reached or the required evidence is not provided within 60 days. In both cases, the account will be closed on Day 90 from the date of account opening.
2. What restrictions apply to my account if I have not established a US nexus?
If you have not submitted sufficient proof of a US nexus, your account will be subject to certain limits. Specifically, your total outgoing transactions are restricted to a cumulative maximum of US $25,000. Please consider this limit before adding funds to your account.
3. Is the USD $25,000 limit monthly?
No. The USD $25,000 is a total outgoing limit that applies until your US Nexus documents are approved.
4. How long do I have to submit US Nexus documents?
You must submit and receive approval for US Nexus documents:
Within 60 days of onboarding, or
Before reaching the USD $25,000 outgoing transaction limit,
whichever occurs first.
6. What happens if I reach the USD $25,000 limit before submitting US Nexus documents?
If the limit is reached before the required documentation is reviewed and approved, certain account features - such as outgoing transactions including card payments - will be restricted.
Depending on the circumstances, incoming funds may continue to be accepted, but account access remains subject to review. Outgoing transactions access may be restored only after the required documentation is successfully reviewed and approved. All access is subject to ongoing monitoring.
8. What happens after my US Nexus is approved?
Once your documentation is reviewed and approved, your account may transition out of the limited access stage. All accounts remain subject to outgoing monitoring, applicable limits, and periodic review.
9. What if I’m unable to provide US Nexus documents within 60 days?
Required documentation must be submitted before the 60-day review deadline to allow sufficient time for verification.
If the required documentation is not received and approved within the required timeframe, account functionality may remain restricted, and the account may be scheduled for closure on Day 90 from the date of account opening. You will receive advance notice as the deadline approaches to ensure you are aware of the timeline and next steps. Any closure process will follow applicable notice.
10. Who can I contact for help?
If you need assistance, you can reach out to:
Your Onboarding Specialist, or
Our support team through the app or by emailing support@aspireapp.com
