KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC)

AND DUE DILIGENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Date Completed: _____________________________________________

This questionnaire is to be completed by the counterparty named above and returned to the issuing party together with the supporting documents listed in each section. All information provided will be treated as strictly confidential and used solely for the purposes of compliance, due diligence, and risk assessment. Providing false or misleading information may result in termination of the commercial relationship and may constitute a criminal offence.

SECTION 1 — ENTITY IDENTIFICATION

Supporting Documents Required:

Certificate of incorporation or equivalent registration document (certified copy)

Current memorandum and articles of association or equivalent constitutional documents

Proof of registered office address (utility bill or bank statement, not more than 3 months old)

VAT / GST registration certificate (if applicable)

SECTION 2 — DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

SECTION 3 — ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP (UBO)

Most recent audited financial statements (or management accounts if unaudited)

SECTION 8 — DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE

Full Legal Name:
Registered Trading Name(s) / DBA:
Legal Form:(e.g. private limited company / partnership / sole trader / other)
Country of Incorporation / Registration:
Company / Registration Number:
Date of Incorporation:
Registered Office Address:
Principal Place of Business (if different):
VAT / GST Registration Number (if applicable):
Import / Export Code (IEC) (if applicable — India):
EORI Number (if applicable — EU):
Website:
Full NameNationalityRole / TitleDate of Birth
Full NameNationality% OwnershipNature of Control
Is the entity listed on a public stock exchange?Yes / No If yes, name of exchange: _____________________________________________
Primary Business Activity:
Industry Sector(s):
Principal Products / Services:
Countries of Operation:
Annual Revenue (approximate, most recent year):
Number of Employees:
Does the entity hold any required licences or regulatory approvals?Yes / No If yes, list: _____________________________________________
Is the entity subject to any regulatory investigation, court order, or legal proceeding?Yes / No If yes, provide details: _____________________________________________
Bank Name:
Bank Country:
Account Name:
Account Number / IBAN:
SWIFT / BIC Code:
Sort Code / Routing Number (if applicable):
Is the entity, or any director, officer, or UBO, currently listed on any sanctions list?Yes / No
Is any director, officer, or UBO a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) or a close associate of a PEP?Yes / No If yes, provide details: _____________________________________________
Has the entity, or any representative, been convicted of any financial crime, money laundering, bribery, or corruption offence?Yes / No If yes, provide details: _____________________________________________
Is the entity registered or operating in any jurisdiction subject to comprehensive trade sanctions?Yes / No If yes, provide details: _____________________________________________
Describe the proposed commercial relationship or transaction:
Goods or services involved (include HS codes if known):
Country of origin of goods (if applicable):
Country of destination (if applicable):
Intended end-use of goods or services:
Estimated annual transaction value:
Source of funds / payment method:

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