> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.storefront.co.za/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.storefront.co.za/features/customers/companies.md).

# Companies

A company account groups several consumers under one organisation, so employees can buy on the company's behalf. An owner can be assigned to approve orders placed by other members.

The advantage is that a consumer keeps their own individual account and can switch to the company account when buying for work. Under the company account they may see different prices, different payment methods and even a different range of products.

### Adding a Company Account

1. Click on Customers > Companies
2. Click on the Create icon
3. Click Company Details at the top of the page
4. Enter the company name, and its registration number if you have one
5. Click on Contact Details at the top of the page
6. Enter the email address associated with the company
7. Click on Members at the top of the page
8. Click on the Create button
9. Enter the member's email address, choose a type from the dropdown, choose an approval method from the dropdown, and click OK
10. Repeat step 9 for each further member
11. Click the Save Changes button

{% hint style="info" %}
A member does not need to be registered on your store before you add them. You can set the company up in full and the member's account links up when they register.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The approval method is what controls whether a member can place orders directly or whether the owner must approve them first. It is worth agreeing this with the customer before setting the account up.
{% endhint %}

### The Company's Role

A company can be given a role of its own, which is what decides the prices and features that apply when someone is buying on that company's behalf. This is usually where trade pricing is applied.

1. Click on Customers > Companies
2. Click on the company you want to change
3. Find the Role panel and click Edit
4. Choose a role from the dropdown, or choose No Role
5. Save your changes

Corporate pricing is handled through price lists and customer groups. To control what business customers see on the storefront, see [Frontend User Roles](/features/stores/frontend-user-roles.md).