As part of our Know Your Business (KYB) verification process, we may ask you to provide documents that confirm your business registration, ownership, directors, and other company details.

The exact documents required depend on your country of registration and business structure.

To help you identify the correct documents, we’ve provided examples of commonly requested KYB documents below.

Please note: The samples below are for reference only. Your document may look different depending on the issuing authority, registration type, or country. Always submit a valid and current document issued by the relevant government or authorized authority.

A Certificate of Incorporation confirms that a company has been legally incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

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This document contains information about the company's constitution, structure, and governing rules.

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A CAC Status Report provides information about a registered company, including details that may be used to verify its current registration status, directors, shareholders, or other company information.

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SCUML Certificate

A SCUML Certificate confirms that a business has registered with Nigeria’s Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML), where applicable, in line with relevant anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.

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A Certificate of Incorporation confirms that the company has been registered with the relevant Ghanaian registration authority.

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A Beneficial Ownership Profile provides information about the individuals who ultimately own or control the company.

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This document contains the company's constitutional and governing information.

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The Memorandum of Association contains information relating to the company's formation and structure.

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This document provides registration or ownership information for the business.

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This document confirms the registration of a sole proprietorship business in Kenya.

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This document confirms that a private company has been incorporated and registered in Kenya.

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A company registry certificate provides official registration information about the business.

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This document contains information about the company's structure, constitution, and governing rules.

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The front page of the company's memorandum may be requested as part of the company's registration documentation.

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The Director Registry provides information about the company's registered directors.

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The Shareholder Registry provides information about the company's registered shareholders.

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When submitting documents for KYB verification:

• Make sure the document is clear and legible.

• Submit the complete document, including all relevant pages where applicable.

• Ensure the information on the document matches the business information provided during onboarding.

• Documents should be valid and current where applicable.

• Do not submit screenshots or documents that have been altered or edited.

• If you are unsure which document to provide, submit the document issued by your local registration authority that corresponds to the requested requirement.

If you're unsure which document is required for your business, refer to the KYB requirements for your country and business type or contact our support team for assistance.