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What is the documentation/information required to comply with local telecommunications regulations?

Multiple countries place certain restrictions for the acquisition of local tracking numbers to combat fraudulent usage. At Nimbata, we are constantly monitoring global telecommunications regulatory requirements to make sure that our customers are aware of all applicable compliance requirements of local telecommunications regulations.

The following table lists countries where restrictions apply, along with the documentation required for local number registration.

-: User registration is not required

N/A: Numbers not available

Required information and documentation list:

Your first and last name, business name and contact phone numbers.
A copy of your Passport or ID. If registering under a company name, company registration certificate should be provided instead.
Your international address.
Your local address in the same country as the number(s) ordered.
Your local address in the same area as the number(s) ordered.
Your local address in the same city as the number(s) ordered.
A proof of address form, such as a copy of a utility bill, that is no older than 6 months.
Additional specific registration form details to be filled in and signed by the end user (you). We will provide you with the relevant form during the registration process.

*a - China Local and Shared Cost registration requires company registration certificate along with passport or ID copy and 2 proof of address forms (no older than of 3 months) to be provided.

*b - Cyprian company certificate should be provided in case registration is performed under company name.

*c - Germany company certificate should be provided in case German Local or National number registration is performed under company name.

*d - The detailed service description of DID usage.

*e - Passport or ID copy: South African national identity document; South African biometric national identity card; passport (issued by any country).

*f - The following numbers’ registration process cannot be performed under personal details: China Local, China Shared Cost, Japan Toll-free, Estonia National, Latvia Local, Peru Local, Peru Toll-free, Slovenia Local.

*g - In case registration process is performed under a company name, company registration certificate shall be provided along with passport or ID copy.

*h - Ukrainian Local DID registration process cannot be performed under a company name.

*i - Venezuelan passport or ID copy; Venezuelan company certificate should be provided in case registration is performed under company name.

*j - Letter of intention (LOI) has to be provided for United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Toll-free and Estonia National registrations.

*k - If registration is performed using personal details, end user's birth date and birth place should be provided as well.

*l - Local passport or ID copy; local registration certificate should be provided in case registration is performed under a company name.

*m - The national tax code is required in case number registration is performed under personal details; VAT number and signatory tax code are required in case number registration is performed under company details.

Updated on: 12/08/2025

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