Setup a new Agency Profile

[mahmoud_aleryan]

Hi Team,

I am thinking together with my friends who are already Upwork verified members to set up a new Agency profile on Upwork. Our plan is to run our business as an online virtual business with freelancers all over the world from Upwork, and I have the following questions:

1- Do I need to have a legal entity already set up in order to be able to set up the Agency profile?

2- Is there any identity verification process will be required for the Agency profile? or verification of the team members will be enough?

3- In order to withdraw payments? will it be possible to withdraw it to the account of the member marked as the Owner? or a dedicated bank account with the Agency name will be required?

Thanks in advance for your support.

Kind Regards,

Mahmoud

[filip_knezevic]

1. No.

2. No. It is advised that your Agency members have profiles on at least 60-70 % I think so you can apply for Top Rated status.

3. Yes, as an owner you will directly withdraw money and pay your members outside Upwork.