• Identification document (official South African identity document or the front and back of a smart ID card). 
• Portrait/selfie holding original ID book or the front of the smart ID card close to the face. 
• Bank statement, printed on authentic bank stationery (which may not be an internet statement), not older than three months reflecting the bank account number and in the applicant’s name; or a signed and stamped letter on a bank letterhead confirming the bank account details of the applicant. 
• Electronically received bank statements must be forwarded from the original email from the bank and does not need to be stamped by the bank. 

An applicant who intends transacting on behalf of a minor, or another shareholder who is otherwise under any legal disability and accordingly does not possess the legal capacity to trade freely in their shares, is required to submit the following additional documentation in relation to proof of guardianship:

In the case of parents of a minor:

• Birth certificate of the minor. 
• Identification document or the front and back of a smart  ID card of the parent/natural guardian (official South African identity document only).  
• Selfie/portrait holding original ID close to face of the Authorised Representative. 
• Written confirmation from the parent/natural guardian stating the capacity in which (s)he is signing. [Proof of Guardianship Affidavit] 
• Bank-stamped bank statement, printed on authentic bank stationery (which may not be an internet statement), not older than three months reflecting the bank account number and in the authorised representative’s name/minor’s name; or a signed and stamped letter on a bank letterhead confirming the bank account details of the authorised representative/minor.
• Electronically received bank statements must be forwarded from the original email from the bank and does not need to be stamped by the bank. 
• Court order in the case of parents who are separated where the court has ruled that either one or both of them will be guardians of the minor (if available). 

In the case of a relative or legal guardian:

• Identification document of the relative/legal guardian (official South African identity document only). 
• Portrait/selfie holding original ID book/front of smart ID card close to the face. 
• Letters of guardianship/authority. Completed by the person who originally bought the shares/will be transacting on the minor’s EESE account. [Proof of Guardianship Affidavit] 
• Court order appointing such relative as the legal guardian of the minor (if available). 
• Contact particulars of the relative/legal guardian. 

In the case of a foster parent:

• Identification document of the foster parent/legal guardian (official South African identity document only). 
• Letters of guardianship/authority appointing such foster parent as the legal guardian of the minor (this authority will be in addition to appointment as foster parent.) [Proof of Guardianship Affidavit] 
• Court order appointing such foster parent as the legal guardian of the minor. 
• Contact particulars of the foster parent/legal guardian.

Company (incorporated prior to April 2011)

• Certificate of incorporation (CM1). 
• Notice of registered office and postal address (CM22) bearing the stamp of the registrar of companies and signed by a director or the company secretary.  

or

Company (incorporated post-April 2011

• Notice of incorporation (CoR14.1).
• Registration certificate (CoR14.3) issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission and signed by a director or the company secretary. 

and

• Notice of change of registered address (CoR21) if applicable. 
• Formal letterhead with name under which company operates and its registration number. 
• Identification document(s)/selfie(s) of any natural person(s) holding 25% or more of the voting rights in the company (official South African identity document only).  
• Proof of physical address in the name of the company, not older than three months. 
• Certificate of incorporation, founding statement, trust deed, partnership agreement, constitution or deed of association of any legal person(s) holding 25% or more of the voting rights in the company.  
• Bank-stamped bank statement, printed on authentic bank stationery (which may not be an internet statement), not older than three months reflecting bank account number and in the applicant’s name; or a signed and stamped letter on a bank letterhead confirming the bank account details of the applicant.   
• Electronically received bank statements must be forwarded from the original email from the bank and do not need to be stamped by the bank.
• Identification document of the authorised person (official South African identity document or  front and back of smart ID card).
• Portrait/selfie holding original ID book/front of smart ID card close to the face. 
• Contact details of the authorised representative. 
• Board resolution providing authorisation for the representative to sign documentation and giving instructions on the company’s account. [Phuthuma Nathi Resolution form] 
• Current and valid BEE Ownership Certificate of Compliance issued within the last 12 months by a SANAS-accredited verification agency which reflects ownership as calculated using a flow-through principle (as such term is contemplated in the BEE Codes and which for avoidance of doubt, excludes measurements utilising the modified flow-through principle).
• For a business with a turnover of less than R50 million, an affidavit for a B-BBEE Qualifying Small Enterprise made by a duly authorised representative of the company within the last 12 months.

• Founding statement (most recent version). 
• Certificate of incorporation (CK1). 
• Amended founding statement form (CK2), bearing the stamp of Registrar of Close Corporations and signed by a member. 
• Formal letterhead with name under which CC operates and registration number. 
• Proof of physical address in the name of the CC not older than three months or a signed  and certified affidavit. 
• Bank-stamped bank statement printed on authentic bank stationery (which may not be an internet statement), not older than three months reflecting bank account number and in the name of the CC; or a signed and stamped letter on a bank letterhead confirming the bank account details of the CC. 
• Electronically received bank statements must be forwarded from the original email from the bank and do not need to be stamped by the bank. 
• Identification document of each member (official South African identity document only) certified or with a selfie/portrait.
• Identification document of the authorised person (official South African identity document only).  
• Portrait/selfie of person holding original ID book/front of smart ID card next to face. 
• Contact details of the authorised representative. 
• Binding resolution signed by ALL members giving authorisation for the representative to sign documentation and give instructions on the CC’s account. [Phuthuma Nathi Resolution form] 
• Current and valid BEE Ownership Certificate of Compliance issued within the last 12 months by a SANAS-accredited verification agency which reflects ownership as calculated using a flow-through principle (as such term is contemplated in the BEE Codes and which for avoidance of doubt, excludes measurements utilising the modified flow-through principle).
• For a business with a turnover of less than R50 million, an affidavit for a B-BBEE Qualifying Small Enterprise made by a duly authorised representative of the company within the last 12 months.

• Trust deed or another founding document. 
• Letters of authority issued by the Master of the South African High Court for each trustee to act. 
• Bank-stamped bank statement, printed on authentic bank stationery (which may not be an internet statement), not older than three months reflecting bank account number and in the name of the Trust; or a signed and stamped letter on a bank letterhead confirming the bank account details of the Trust. 
• Proof of physical address in the name of the Trust, not older than three months or a signed  and certified affidavit. 
• Electronically received bank statements must be forwarded from the original email from the bank and do not need to be stamped by the bank. 
• Identification document of each trustee and trust beneficiary (official South African identity document only). 
• Identification document of the authorised person (official South African identity document only). 
• Contact particulars of the authorised representative. 
• Binding resolution signed by ALL trustees giving authorisation for the representative to sign documentation and give instructions on the trust’s account. [Phuthuma Nathi Resolution form] 
• Current and valid BEE Ownership Certificate of Compliance issued within the last 12 months by a SANAS-accredited verification agency which reflects ownership as calculated using a flow-through principle (as such term is contemplated in the BEE Codes and which for avoidance of doubt, excludes measurements utilising the modified flow-through principle).
• For a business with a turnover of less than R50 million, an affidavit for a B-BBEE Qualifying Small Enterprise made by a duly authorised representative of the company within the last 12 months.

• Partnership agreement, founding statement, constitution, deed of association or formal letterhead. 
• Proof of physical address in the name of the unincorp not older than three months or a signed and certified affidavit. 
• Bank-stamped bank statement, printed on authentic bank stationery (which may not be an internet statement), not older than three months reflecting bank account number and in the name of the CC; or a signed and stamped letter on a bank letterhead confirming the bank account details of the CC. 
• Electronically received bank statements must be forwarded from the original email from the bank and do not need to be stamped by the bank. 
• Identification document of each partner/member (official South African identity document only). 
• Schedule of members.
• Proof of residence of each partner/member e.g. a utility bill (not older than three months); or a signed and certified affidavit. 
• Identification document of the authorised representative (official South African identity document only). 
• A clear copy of the identity book or the front and back of the smart ID card with a selfie picture holding the original ID document for the authorised representative.
• Contact particulars of the authorised representative. 
• Binding resolution signed by ALL members giving authorisation for the representative to sign documentation and give instructions on the partnership’s account. [Phuthuma Nathi Resolution form] 
• Current and valid BEE Ownership Certificate of Compliance from an approved BEE-accredited verification entity or agency.