Think of KYC as a step you always have to complete in order to eventually have that pre-seed check signed. You do not have to wait for the opportunity to arise to put your house in order. You can start today and the opportunity will find you ready.
If your matching fund application is successful, you will need a KYC clearance for disbursement to occur.
Here are the documents you need to upload on the Catalytic Africa platform for KYC
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Certificate of registration |
Certificate of incorporation |
Certificate of registration |
Trust Deed or relevant extract of trust deed |
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Statutes and by laws to highlight its non-profit making status |
Constitution |
Partnership Deed |
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List of current members and officers |
Register of Directors |
Register of Partners |
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Accounts/financial records if you are at least 3 year old Or written records that convey the financial performance/highlights (including details on capital, assets and liabilities) of your entity. |
Register of shareholders |
Due diligence on the general partners and significant limited partners |
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Audited financial statements if you are at least 3 year old Or written records that convey the financial performance/highlights (including details on capital, assets and liabilities) of your entity. |
Audited financial statement |
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Documents verifying the shareholders up to the ultimate Beneficial Owner who is a natural person |
List of authorised signatories |
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List of authorised signatories |
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| List of Documents for Individuals in: | Note |
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Non-Profit (NGOs, Associations, etc), Corporate and Limited partnership |
Individuals concerned, the CEO/MD, at least 2 directors or shareholders having controlling ownership (A controller is person who is able to control or exert significant influence (through shareholding interest or otherwise) over, the business or financial operations of a company whether directly or indirectly) |
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Passport copy |
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Curriculum Vitae |
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Proof of address in the form of a utility bill (not more than 3 months) |
If the user is not able to provide a proof of address, you will be asked to confim your address. |
This applies to Startups, Hubs and Angel Networks
All the best,
Fadilah Tchoumba
Secretary General, ABAN