How to Onboard with Rauva

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Onboard with Rauva

Step 1: Open Your Account

  • When you click “Open your account” via the mobile app or web, you will be redirected to the onboarding platform at http://welcome.rauva.com.

Step 2: Specify Your Business Status

Let us know if you already have a company or if you want to create one.

  • If you want to create your company with Rauva, select “I’m an aspiring entrepreneur, ready to start a business”, and we’ll guide you through the process!
  • If you already have a Company (Unipessoal or Sociedade por Quotas) or are a Freelancer, choose “I already run a business” to proceed.

See here what types of businesses does Rauva onboard.

Step 3: Select the Products you want to use

Select which features you need:

  • Global transfers
  • Invoices*
  • Payment links (available in May 2025)
  • Debit Cards
  • Expense management
  • Accounting experts

*if you select Invoices, you'll be able to start using the invoicing feature right after step 6.

Step 4: Choose Legal Structure

  • Select Company or Freelancer.

Step 5: Confirm Your Role (For Companies Only)

  • Choose Director or Legal Representative.
  • Note: Only directors or legal representatives can create a Rauva account.

Step 6: Create Your Account

  • Enter your personal details (full name, email and phone number).

Step 7: Validate Your Phone Number

  • You will receive an SMS verification code.
  • Enter the code to proceed.

Step 8: Select Your Plan

  • Click “Select Plan” and choose between Charged or Supercharged.

    See here about Rauva pricing.

Step 9: Provide Business Information

For Companies:

  • Enter Business Name, NIPC, and Legal Type.
  • Provide Registered Business Address.
  • Describe your Business Industry and Expected Monthly Income.

For Freelancers:

  • Enter Business Name and NIF.
  • Describe your Business Industry and Expected Monthly Income.
  • Upload Proof of Registration.

Step 10: Add Shareholder Information (For Companies Only)

  • Confirm your User Role and Share Ownership.

    Add details for all shareholders:

    • Full name, Date of Birth, City and Country of Birth, Country of Residence.
    • Upload Proof of Address (if applicable).

Step 11: Provide Personal Information

For Companies:

  • Enter your Full Name (as stated in ID), Date of Birth, City and Country of Birth, Country of Residence.
  • Upload Proof of Address (if applicable).
  • Proceed to SWAN Verification.

For Freelancers:

  • Enter your Full Name (as stated in ID), Date of Birth, City and Country of Birth, Country of Residence.
  • Enter your Personal Address.
  • Upload Proof of Address (if applicable).
  • Proceed to SWAN Verification.

Step 12: Complete SWAN Verification Process

  1. You will be redirected to SWAN Verification Process on the web.
  2. You will receive an SMS with a follow-up link.
  3. Complete the verification process.
  4. Your dashboard will update to “We’re processing your information”.

Step 13: Repeat SWAN Verification Process If Needed

  • If required, your dashboard will update to “Repeat ID verification”.
  • Follow the same SWAN Verification Process steps to resubmit your verification.

Step 14: Additional Information (If Required)

  • If more details are needed, your dashboard will remain “We’re processing your information”.
  • You will receive an email from Support requesting further information.

Step 15: Final Verification and Account Access

  1. Once verification is complete, your dashboard will update.
  2. You will receive an email confirmation granting access to your account.
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