> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/version/v2.0.0/configure/business-types/adding-a-business-type.md).

# Adding a Business Type

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Registry Administrators can manage the Business Types of their organization.
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1. Navigate to the **Business Types** page from the sidebar and make sure **Business Types** is selected at the top of the list.

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2. Click **Add** under your organization.
3. Fill out the form:

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   | Field                           | Description                                                                                                                                                           | Required |
   | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
   | Code                            | The unique human-readable identifier of the Business Type. It can't be changed later.                                                                                 | Required |
   | Label (Default Locale)          | The display label for the Business Type. It's used when the default locale is selected in the language toggle, or when another language is selected but has no label. | Required |
   | Label (other installed locales) | A display label for each other locale installed in the system.                                                                                                        |          |
   | Description                     | A description of the Business Type, with one field per installed locale.                                                                                              |          |
   | Organization                    | The organization that manages the Business Type. It's filled in with the organization you clicked **Add** under, and can't be changed.                                |          |
4. Click **Ok**. The new Business Type opens, and you can add its attributes and choose its label attribute. See [Managing attributes of a Business Type](/version/v2.0.0/configure/business-types/managing-attributes-of-a-business-type.md) and [Editing a Business Type](/version/v2.0.0/configure/business-types/editing-a-business-type.md).

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