Who Can Use Kickstarter?

Who Can Launch a Kickstarter Campaign?

Eligible Countries

• US
• UK
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Canada
• Denmark

• France
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Japan
• Mexico
• Netherlands

• Singapore
• Switzerland
• Luxembourg
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Spain
• Sweden

Basic Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old*
• Permanent residency in an eligible country
• Government-issued ID from your country of residence
• Local bank account matching your verified identity
• Major credit or debit card

*Creators under 18 must partner with an adult who meets all requirements and will be responsible for the project.

Running a Project as a Legal Entity

To run a project through a legal entity, you must:

• Have a registered legal entity in your project's country
• Possess a business registration number
• Designate a team member as representative who meets individual eligibility requirements
• Verify the representative's identity

Important Notice

Once your project is created, you cannot change:

• Bank account country
• Country of legal residence
• Currency

What If My Country Isn't Listed?

You have two options:

1. Contact BoostYourCampaign: We might be able to help you find a solution for your specific situation.
2. Use Stripe Atlas: Create a US business entity and apply for a US bank account.

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What You Cannot Change After Launching

Before you hit publish, get the details right the first time. Once your project is created, you cannot change the country of your bank account, your country of legal residence, or your campaign currency. Lock these in early so a small oversight does not lock you into the wrong setup for your entire campaign.

Eligibility Is the Starting Line, Not the Finish

Clearing Kickstarter's requirements only means you are allowed to launch, not that you are ready to. The creators who fund are the ones who pair eligibility with a real audience and a marketing plan. If you want a second set of expert eyes on your setup before you go live, our team is happy to help you build from a strong foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to launch a Kickstarter campaign?

To launch a Kickstarter campaign you must be at least 18, have permanent residency in an eligible country, and hold a government-issued ID from that country. You also need a local bank account matching your verified identity and a major credit or debit card.

Which countries can create a Kickstarter project?

Eligible countries include the US, UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. You need permanent residency in one of these to create a project.

Can you run a Kickstarter project through a business or legal entity?

Yes. You need a registered legal entity in your project's country, a business registration number, and a designated team member as representative who meets the individual eligibility requirements and verifies their identity.

Can someone under 18 create a Kickstarter campaign?

Not on their own. Creators under 18 must partner with an adult who meets all the requirements and will be responsible for the project.

What can you do if your country is not on Kickstarter's list?

You have two options. Reach out to BoostYourCampaign and we may be able to help you find a solution for your specific situation, or use Stripe Atlas to create a US business entity and apply for a US bank account.