Onboarding as a Business
Onboarding as a Business
Step 1
Step 1
Create a business account at fivewest.co.za:
Step 2
Step 2
Complete KYB verification. You will need the following documents:
- Constitutional Document (Certificate of Incorporation)
Legal arrangements are to provide us with reasonable proof of the registration with the governing body in that jurisdiction. This could vary, but a certificate of incorporation that is not older than 12 months or a link to the website where the entity is registered or letter confirming registration with that authority are general examples that can be used.
- Shareholders Register
Must contain company name and registration number.
- Proof of Address
Utility bills or WIFI statements. Alternatively the client may provide a lease agreement that is still valid or a bank statement that has the bank's stamp on it.
- Source of Funds
Most recent audited financial statements or 3 most recent months Bank statements from where the client intends to fund their account or a client agreement the entity has with a customer of theirs. Should the funds come from another source sufficient proof thereof must be provided.
- KYC documents (for shareholders that hold 5% or more of the shares in the entity)
- Where the 5%+ Shareholder is a natural person:
- Provide their ID/passport
- Provide their proof of address:
Utility bills and WIFI statements are to be requested as first choice documents. Alternatively the client may provide a lease agreement that is still valid or a bank statement that has the bank's stamp on it.
- Where the 5%+ shareholder is another legal entity:
The documents listed in 1 to 4 must be submitted.
- Who is the senior manager/Organogram of internal (employee/managerial) hierarchical structure
A senior management member that is responsible for the day to day management of the company must be identified, and must provide the documents as set out in 5(a)(i) and (ii).
- Proof of authority to act on behalf of the company.
The individual that is onboarding the entity must provide a board resolution or mandate specifically authorizing them to act on behalf of the company. (where the individual is the director and UBO, as is the case in small companies a simple letter confirming same that is signed and dated by that individual will suffice).
- Licenses or Certificates that the company holds
- Tax Compliance Certificate or any document which shows the company’s tax number