South African law requires that we obtain certain
documents from you before we can act on your instructions. Note that non-residents may
not need to supply all of the documents below, and should ask our consultants for specific requirements.
| Individuals |
Sole Proprietor |
- Original certified copy of your Identity Document (signed 3 times by yourself)
- Original certified copy of your Proof of Residence (not older than 3 months, )
- Original certified copy of bank statement / original cancelled cheque
- Copy of a SARS document with your tax number.
If you are not registered for tax, then a brief signed statement to that effect.
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Individual broker (sole proprietor):
- Original certified copy of his Identity Document with three specimens of his signature
- Original certified copy of his Proof of Residence
- Original certified copy of bank statement / original cancelled cheque for bank account in own name (if business bank account is not separate from personal we require a statement confirming this)
- Copy of a SARS document with tax number. If not registered for tax, then a brief signed statement to that effect.
- Sole proprietorship business:
- Proof of physical business address and existence of the business
- Bank account in the name of the sole proprietorship (if business bank account is not separate from personal we require a statement confirming this)
- SARS document for tax number (usually the same as the individual’s tax number)
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| Companies/CC's |
Trusts |
- Original certified copy of CM1 / CK1 (proof of registration) reflecting the directors/members of the company/CC
- Original certified copy of CM22 (proof of physical business address - not older than 3 months)
- Original certified copy of bank statement / original cancelled cheque for company
- Copy of a SARS document with tax number. If not registered for tax, then a brief signed statement to that effect.
- Letter of authority / resolution
- For director / member authorised to transact on the account:
- As per Individual requirements
- Uncertified copies of ID and Proof of Residence of all other members / directors (not older than 3 months)
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- Original certified copy of Letter of Authority from Master of the High Court
- Original certified copy of bank statement / original cancelled cheque for trust bank account
- Copy of a SARS document with tax number. If not registered for tax, then a brief signed statement to that effect.
- Original certified copy of Trustees' resolution
- For trustee authorised to transact on the account:
- As per Individual requirements
- Uncertified copies of ID and Proof of Residence of all other trustees (not older than 3 months)
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Copies can be certified at any bank, police station or post office. Documents can be posted to: Equinox, PO Box 41259, Craighall, 2024, South Africa
