What are the documents required when receiving funds into my account?

Below is a list of our main questions when reviewing a transaction: 

  • Who is the sender?

  • What is the relationship between the sender and the recipient?

  • What is the purpose of the transaction? 

  • Other information on the relationship between the sender and the recipient (e.g. how it was formed)


What documents are required?


For Individuals:

  • Proof of identity: e.g. passport, driving license, ID card

  • Source of funds: e.g bank statement, employment contract

  • Links to sender/recipient online presence: e.g. LinkedIn profile


For Corporates:

  • Company registration documents: e.g. registered name, trading name, address

  • Proof of business: e.g. sales invoices, product list/brochure, proof of shipping documentation (i.e. bill of lading, airway bill), business contracts/agreements, Investment agreements

  • Source of funds: e.g bank statement, audited business financials, loan contracts, share sale certificates, asset and income declarations, dividend statements

  • Links to sender/recipient online presence: e.g. listing on ecommerce platforms

  • Other information on the relationship between the sender and the recipient (e.g. how it was formed)