What Document Is Required to Submit KYB for My Bitget Account?

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This article provides a detailed overview of the documents required to complete the Know Your Business (KYB) verification process for your Bitget account.

What is Business Verification?

Business Verification, part of the KYB process, ensures that Bitget accurately verifies institutional accounts. This process is critical in assessing compliance risks and maintaining a secure trading platform.

KYB establishes a safe environment by safeguarding users from fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities. As a standard regulatory requirement, it helps mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and support effective risk assessment. By implementing KYB procedures, Bitget enhances transparency, trust, and safety within its ecosystem.

Required Documents for KYB Verification

The documents required for KYB verification may vary depending on your organization type. Ensure you select the correct "organization type" during the verification process to view specific requirements.

1. Certificate of Incorporation: A legal document verifying the company's formation.

2. Company Search Report or Business Extract: Issued within the last 12 months by a government entity or registered agent.

3. Certificate of Incumbency: Provided by the registered agent, dated within the last 12 months.

4. Memorandum and Articles of Association: Company documents outlining structure and purpose.

5. Latest Register of Shareholders: A current list of all shareholders.

6. Latest Register of Directors: A current list of all directors.

7. Ownership Structure Chart: A signed and dated diagram of intermediary and ultimate ownership by the Director. The template is available during KYB verification process.

8. Identification Documents: Passport or government-issued ID for ultimate beneficial owners, directors, and authorized persons.

9. Proof of Residential Address: Recent documents (dated within 3 months) for ultimate beneficial owners and controllers.

10. Proof of Business Address: Documents verifying the company's operating address, dated within the last 3 months.

Note: The exact document requirements depend on the type of entity selected during verification.

Additional Information for KYB Verification

• Entity Name Changes: If the business underwent a name change, provide a Certificate of Change of Name indicating the original and new names along with the change date.

• Proof of Address: Acceptable documents include utility bills, bank statements, official government-issued proofs, and tax documents. These must be dated within the past three months.

• Business Address: Include the actual operating address of the company. Avoid using P.O. boxes or registered agent addresses unless permitted by your jurisdiction.

FAQs

1. Can I use my registered agent's address as the business address?

No, you should provide the actual operating address of your business.

2. What if I operate my business remotely from home?

If the business is operated from home, you will need to fill in the residential address where the business is operated as the office address with relevant proof of address dated within the last 3 months.

3. How recent must proof of address documents be?

Proof of address documents must be dated within the last three months.

4. Are scanned copies of documents acceptable?

Yes, high-quality scanned copies are generally acceptable. Ensure that all information is clear and legible.

5. What if my business underwent a name change?

Provide a Certificate of Change of Name indicating the original and new names, along with the effective date of the change.

6. What should I do if I have additional questions?

For assistance, contact our support team at [email protected].