What documents are required for Alta's KYC (know-your-client) verification?

As part of our due diligent process, all our investors are required to be verified through KYC. Here's the list of mandatory documents we accept:

Individual Investors 

  • Clear certified copy of a valid government passport which includes the full name (including any aliases), unique identification number, nationality, date and place of birth.  
    (not required if you have been verified via Singpass)
  • Certified copy of a bank professional reference letter or utility/ phone bill issued within the last 3 months that confirms the Investor’s residential address.
    (not required if you have been verified via Singpass)
  • Signed copy of the source of wealth, source of funds and occupation letter 
    (not required if you have been verified via Singpass)
  • Completed Individual AI opt-in form with relevant supporting documents 
    (not required if you have been verified via Singpass)
  • FATCA/CRS declaration 
  • W-8BEN form for individuals who hold US indicia

 

Entities

  • Certificate of incorporation/establishment and (where applicable) certificate on change of name
  • Copy of constitutional document (e.g. memorandum and articles of association or equivalent) and share cap table.
  • Copy of the register of members, directors and officers (or equivalent)
  • Copy of an organisational/corporate structure (where applicable)
  • Board Resolution authorising and appointment of authorised signatories at the time of executing the transaction and information about the purpose and intended business relationship with Alta
  • Copy of authorised signatory list (including all individuals authorised to act on the investor’s behalf in relation to its investment), together with specimen signatures
  • Identification documents (certified copy of passport & certified proof of address dated within the last 3 months) for all directors or equivalent senior managing officers of the Investor and any other natural person exercising ultimate effective control over the management of the Investor
  • Identification documents (certified copy of passport & certified proof of address dated within the last 3 months) for all beneficial owners with a direct or indirect interest in the investor of 25% of more
  • Latest financial statements (audited)
  • Signed Corporate opt-in form with supporting documents showing AI status
  • Signed source of funds letter
  • FATCA/CRS declaration
  • W-8BEN form for entities who hold US indicia

 

To find out more on our KYC process, kindly email clientsuccess@alta.exchange.