Trust deed or other founding document in terms of which the trust was created. 

Trust deed or other founding document - it is noted that if beneficiaries are not named in the trust deed, information pertaining to how the beneficiaries are determined must be recorded. 

The authorisation given by the Master's Office to each trustee to act in that capacity (Section 7 of the Trust Property Control Act). In the case of a foreign trust an official document issued by an authority in the relevant country where the trust is created that reflects these particulars should be supplied.

The authorisation given by the Master's Office to each trustee to act in that capacity (Section 7 of the Trust Property Control Act). In the case of a foreign trust an official document issued by an authority in the relevant country where the trust is created that reflects these particulars should be supplied. 

No verification documents are required

All trustees must be identified as per the mandatory information for the category of customer within which they fall.

All named beneficiaries must be identified as per the mandatory information for the category of customer within which they fall.

All authorised signatories must be identified as per the mandatory information for individual customers.

The founder or settlor of the trust (the provider of the funds) must be identified as per the mandatory information for the category of customer within which they fall.

They must be identified and verified as per the mandatory information for individual customers.

Written confirmation that the person has authority to act on behalf of the trust is needed. 

Proof of SARS registration.

Certificate of Incorporation (form CM1) bearing the stamp of the Registrar of Companies. Alternatively the equivalent document as issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office may be used. 

• An original company letterhead 
• A utility bill (less than three months old)
• A bank statement or financial statement from a financial institution (less than three months old)
• A copy of a lease or rental agreement (signed by both parties)
• A municipal rates and taxes invoice (less than three months old)
• A mortgage statement from a financial institution (less than six months old)
• A landline or cellphone account (less than three months old)
• An official tax return (less than one year old)
• An official tax assessment or official correspondence from the South African Revenue Services (SARS) (less than three months old)
• A valid television licence
• A short-term insurance policy or a renewal letter (less than one year old)
• A retail account statement or invoice (less than 3 months old) 

No verification documents are required

All shareholders who hold 25% or more of the voting rights at a general meeting must be identified according to the mandatory information for the category of customer within which they fall.

All authorised signatories must be identified as per the mandatory information for individual customers.

The principal executive officer must be identified according to the mandatory information for individual customers. For foreign companies it is the principal executive officer in the country within which the group company, subsidiary or support unit operates.

They must all be identified and verified according to the mandatory information for individual customers. 

Written confirmation that the person has authority to act on behalf of the unlisted company must be obtained.  This Resolution must signed by the majority of Directors. Please note that we will not accept a Resolution where a Director/s authorizes himself/themselves to act.

Proof of SARS registration

A Founding Statement and Certificate of Incorporation (form CK1) and an Amended Founding Statement (form CK2), if applicable, bearing the stamp of the Registrar of Close Corporations and signed by a member or employee of the close corporation, alternatively the equivalent document as issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office may be used. 

If there is no partnership agreement, this must be confirmed, in writing, by the partners

 Any one of the following documents reflecting the trade name: 

• An original company letterhead; 

• A utility bill (less than three months old); 

• A bank statement or financial statement from a financial institution (less than three months old); 

• A copy of a lease or rental agreement (signed by both parties); 

• A municipal rates and taxes invoice (less than three months old); 

• A mortgage statement from a financial institution (less than six months old); 

• A landline or cellphone account (less than three months old); 

• An official tax return (less than one year old); 

• An official tax assessment or official correspondence from the South African Revenue Services (SARS) (less than three months old); 

• A valid television licence; 

• A short-term insurance policy or a renewal letter (less than one year old); or 

• A retail account statement or invoice (less than 3 months old) 

No verification documents are required

All members of the close corporation must be identified according to the mandatory information for individual customers. 

All authorised signatories must be identified as per the mandatory information for individual customers.

All such persons must be identified and verified as per the mandatory information for individual customers. 

Written confirmation that the person has authority to act on behalf of the close corporation must be obtained. 

Proof of SARS registration.

Identity document issued by the Republic of South Africa 

Valid passport (if foreign national) 

You can provide any one of the documents showing your name and residential address. Unless otherwise stipulated, the documents must show your full residential address and not a post box address: 

• A utility bill, such as water, electricity or rates (less than 3 months) We may accept a utility bill that are addressed to a post box number if it shows your name, erf/stand number, township and suburb 
• A bank statement or financial statement from a  financial institution (less than 3 months old) 
• A copy of a signed lease agreement (by both parties), (less than 1 year old) 
• A municipal rates and taxes invoice (less than 3 months old) 
• A mortgage statement from another financial institution, (less than 6 months old) 
• A telephone account, ie. a land–line or cellphone account (less than 3 months old) 
• An official tax return/tax assessment (less than 1 year old) 
• Official correspondence from the South African Revenue Services (”SARS”) (less than 3 months old) 
• A recent life insurance policy issued by an insurance company 
• Correspondence from a body corporate or share–block association (less than 3 months old) 
• A valid television license document 
• A recent short–term insurance policy document or a short–term insurance renewal letter (less than 1 year old) 
• A retail account statement/invoice (less than 3 months old) 
• Where the person live in any type of residence (eg. hostel/barracks) a letter from the administration department of such residence on an official letterhead 

It may be that you live with another person, such as a spouse or life partner, and your name is not reflected on any of the documents required. Proof of the relationship between you and that person must be provided together with a relevant verification document reflecting the homeowner's name and the residential address.

In the case of a husband and wife, a marriage certificate is an acceptable document to prove the relationship between the co-habitants.

In all other cases, written confirmation is required from the homeowner confirming: 

• The relationship between the co-habitants 
• The residential address that is shared 
• The name, date of birth and identity number of the person signing the written confirmation; 
• The name of the prospective customer

If you are a student residing at a student residence, hostel or boarding house and are unable to provide proof from the homeowner, a written statement from the educational institution or the residence, hostel or boarding house confirming your residence at the physical address of such residence is acceptab