> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.frankieone.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Managing Associated Parties > Add additional associated parties to an Organisation ##### Validation * There is no validation to enforce only a total of 100% ownership being added via the associated parties. * If a customer is hidden on the onboarding and monitoring list while added as an associated party when removed they won’t be unhidden automatically. **This behaviour isn’t reversible.** ### To add existing or new associated parties to an Organisation via the Portal Navigate to the **Owners & Officeholders** tab inside an organisation.
Owners & Officeholders tab screenshot
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the **Add Entity** which then lets you choose one of two options * Search for existing Individual/Organisation * Create a new Individual/Organisation
Associated Parties Screenshot
**Note on role for adding associated parties:**\ A specific user role is not required to add an associated individual to a business entity. To manually associate entities, a valid ownership query result is needed. This can be obtained by running a “Single Level” or an “Ownership Query” report. #### Search for existing Individual/Organisation Step 1 - Search for an Individual/Organisation by Full name, Family name, Customer ID, Frankie ID, ACN or ABN.\ Step 2 - Select the entity from the list.\ Step 3 - Choose the role type from the available list.\ Step 4 - Enter the Beneficially or Non-Beneficially held Ownership % (Optional).\ Step 5 - Click on **Add**.\ Step 6 - In the confirmation popup, select whether to hide the Individual from the Entities page (Unchecked by default).
Associated Party Example
#### Create a new Individual/Organisation Step 1 - Choose whether it’s an Individual or a Business. ##### If an individual Step 2 - Enter the required details.\ Step 3 - Choose the role type from the available list.\ Step 4 - Enter the Beneficially or Non-Beneficially held Ownership % (Optional).\ Step 5 - Click on **Add**.\ Step 6 - In the confirmation popup, select whether to hide the Individual from the Entities page. ##### If an Organisation Step 2 - Search for a Business Name, ABN or ACN.\ Step 3 - Select a Business from the list of identified businesses.\ Step 4 - Choose the role type from the available list.\ Step 5 - Enter the Beneficially or Non-Beneficially held Ownership % (Optional).\ Step 6 - Click on **Add**.\ Step 7 - In the confirmation popup, select whether to hide the Organisation from the Entities page. ##### Note on hiding associated party from If you select **Hide the associated party from the Entities page** when initially creating an associated party, and later run a report or check on that entity, it will still appear on the Entities page. This happens because the Portal automatically promotes the entity to a focus entity, allowing you to view and review it. ### Once an **Associated Party** is added you can maintain them going forward * Sending them a KYC link\ The added parties can be sent a KYC check link at an individual level. * Updating an associated party\ The roles of the party and the Beneficially or Non-Beneficially held Ownership % can be updated. * Removing an associated party