Verification on Gizye

Verification is how Gizye keeps the marketplace trustworthy. It confirms that the person managing a listing genuinely controls the business, and it powers the badges buyers rely on.

The claim flow

An owner starts by claiming their company and confirming a phone number on file with the trade license. If the number matches, the claim is verified automatically and the account becomes a seller. If it cannot be matched, the claim goes to manual review with supporting documents.

Representative verification

A person acting for a company is verified as an authorized representative. This is shown as a separate badge so buyers can distinguish an owner from an authorized representative.

Manual review

Claims, seller applications, and renewals that need human checks enter a single reviewer queue. A reviewer approves, rejects, or requests changes, and the applicant is notified of the outcome.

Trust badges

• Valid License: a current Ethiopian trade license is on file.
• Claimed: a verified owner or representative manages the profile.
• Verified / Verified Representative: identity verification has passed.

License renewal

Trade licenses expire. Sellers submit renewals through their workspace; once reviewed and approved, valid-license status and marketplace visibility are maintained without interruption.