Do you need to have a registered business to set up Payments on Quickbooks? I am a freelancer and want to use QB payments to bill my clients.

You don't need a registered business to use QuickBooks Payments, Karvin. It's available to both registered businesses and freelancers alike, so you can use it even without a formal company registration. Let me provide some details so you'll know where to start. 

QuickBooks may require you to undergo a verification process to sign up for QuickBooks Payments. This includes providing identification and possible information about freelancing income. You'll only have to supply any documentation that QuickBooks requests to verify your identity and the nature of your work. 

To sign up through QuickBooks Online, follow the steps below:

1. Sign in.
2. Apply for Payments.
   
   

If you want to sign up manually, here's how to do it:

1. Go to the Gear icon, then select Account and Settings.
2. Select Payments, then choose Learn more in the QuickBooks Payment section.
3. Click Set up Payments.
   
   

After you apply, it takes up to 2 business days to get an approval email. You can also check out this article on what to do next: Next Steps After You Sign Up For QuickBooks Payments.

Additionally, we have a certain QuickBooks product specifically designed for freelancers. Similar to QuickBooks Payments in QBO, this product offers QuickBooks Money which helps you manage business money with a QuickBooks Checking account and Visa debit card, plus the ability to get paid by invoice or quick payment request. Check out this article for more details: Introduction to QuickBooks Solopreneur.

Reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about QuickBooks Payments. We're more than happy to help. Have a great day!