> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tutelar.io/tutelar-api-document/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tutelar.io/tutelar-api-document/tutelar-api-document-v2/merchant-onboarding/entity-types.md).

# Entity Types

Entity type refers to the legal structure of the merchant's business and each entity type has its own unique set of requirements and regulations that must be followed, such as tax obligations, liability protections, and filing requirements. The entity type of a merchant is essential in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and facilitating payment processing and tax obligations.

## Get entity types list

<mark style="color:blue;">`GET`</mark> `https://secctrl.tutelar.io/api/v2/onboarding-protect/entities`

### Header

| Name          | Value                     |
| ------------- | ------------------------- |
| Content-Type  | `application/json`        |
| Authorization | `Bearer eyJhbGciOiJ.....` |

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="200: OK " %}

```json
{
    "success": true,
    "message": "Entites",
    "data": {
        "entity_list": [
            {
                "entity_id": "evG8xLuzt",
                "entity_name": "Individual"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "powhzaBrd",
                "entity_name": "LLP"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "vgyJiPbmQ",
                "entity_name": "Partnership"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "IZ4u1qPND",
                "entity_name": "Private Limited"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "MFmyYjBTS",
                "entity_name": "Public Limited"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "RPuAKZITU",
                "entity_name": "Sole Proprietorship"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "QX8rjsZAw",
                "entity_name": "Trust / NGO"
            }
        ]
    }
}
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="401: Unauthorized " %}

```json
{
    "message": "Invalid authentication credentials"
}
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

#### Success Response

```json
{
    "success": true,
    "message": "Entites",
    "data": {
        "entity_list": [
            {
                "entity_id": "evG8xLuzt",
                "entity_name": "Individual"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "powhzaBrd",
                "entity_name": "LLP"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "vgyJiPbmQ",
                "entity_name": "Partnership"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "IZ4u1qPND",
                "entity_name": "Private Limited"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "MFmyYjBTS",
                "entity_name": "Public Limited"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "RPuAKZITU",
                "entity_name": "Sole Proprietorship"
            },
            {
                "entity_id": "QX8rjsZAw",
                "entity_name": "Trust / NGO"
            }
        ]
    }
}
```