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Company verification (KYB) Guide

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Written by Arevik Dumikian
Updated over 2 months ago

Before you start

Note: All information displayed is mock data used for demonstration purposes only.


Step 1. Basic Company Information

  1. Country of Registration: where the company is legally incorporated. Must match the SPV owner.

  2. Company Name: full legal name as in the official registry. Must use official Latin script or original language.


Step 2. Company Details

Provide mandatory fields:

  1. Country — must match registration country

  2. Company Name — confirm legal name

  3. Registration Number — official registry number

  4. Type of Entity — legal form (LLC, LP, Corporation, Partnership)

  5. Legal Address — registered office

  6. Postal Address — where official mail is received (if different)

  7. Location of Registration — usually the same as the legal address
    This must be your current and valid registration address.

  8. Date of Registration — incorporation date

  9. Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) — if applicable

  10. Alternative/Trading Name — optional

  11. Website — official website


Step 3. Business Operations

  1. Operational Address: the address from which the company operates.

  2. Nature of Business Operations: describe the industry and main activities.

  3. Licenses: upload official licenses or permits.

  4. Source of Funds: upload audited financial statements or recent reports.


Step 4. Company Documents

Required documents:

  • Certificate of Incorporation / Registration

  • Articles and Memorandum of Association / Bylaws

  • Recent excerpt from the state company registry

  • Statement of Information

  • Shareholder / Director / UBO registry

  • Trust Agreement / Deed (if applicable)

All documents must be signed.

Unsigned documents, internal charts, or screenshots are not accepted.


Step 5. Company Roles

Roles to add:

  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

  • Shareholder(s)

  • Representative(s)

  • Director(s)

  • If only one person is involved, select yourself for all roles.

  • Indicate the percentage of ownership or control.

  • Always use the email registered with the platform.

After adding UBOs, they must complete the individual KYC process.

This includes uploading a valid ID document and filling out all required personal information.


KYB Example

Step 1

  1. Country of Registration: Austria

  2. Company Name: Alpine Tech Solutions GmbH


Step 2

  1. Country: Austria

  2. Company Name: Alpine Tech Solutions GmbH

  3. Registration Number: FN 512345t

  4. Type of Entity: (select the option suitable for your company)

  5. Legal Address: Mariahilfer Straße 101, 1060 Vienna, Austria

  6. Postal Address: 23000

  7. Location of Registration: Mariahilfer Straße 101, 1060 Vienna, Austria
    This must be your current and valid registration address.

  8. Date of Registration: 15 March 2015

  9. Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 529900T8M2K6Y6V5QH47

  10. Alternative/Trading Name: Alpine Solutions


Step 3

  1. Operational Address: Mariahilfer Straße 101, 1060 Vienna, Austria

  2. Nature of Business Operations: Wholesale trade

  3. Licenses — your document

  4. Source of Funds — your document


Step 4

Legal Presence

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • Articles and Memorandum of Association

  • Extract from the State Company Registry

Ownership Structure

  • Shareholder Registry

  • Statement of Information

  • Trust Agreement

Control Structure

  • Director Registry

  • Statement of Information

  • Trust Agreement


Step 5

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

  • First name: Libero

  • Last name: Mauro

  • Middle name: Demer

  • Date of birth: 04.02.1989

  • Nationality: Austria

  • Country: Austria

  • Percentage of ownership: 25%

Shareholder(s)

  • Country: Austria

  • Company name: Alpine Tech Solutions GmbH

  • Registration number: FN 512345t

Representative(s)

  • First name: Libero

  • Last name: Mauro

  • Middle name: Demer

  • Date of birth: 04.02.1989

  • Contact number: 4385858

Director(s)

  • First name: Libero

  • Last name: Mauro

  • Date of birth: 04.02.1989


Specific Cases

Trusts — identify and verify the following

  • Settlor:

    • If an individual — KYC required.

    • If an entity — ownership documents + KYC of individuals with >25% control.

  • Trustee(s):

    • If an individual — KYC required.

    • If an entity — ownership documents + KYC of controlling persons.

  • Protector:

    • Same rules as for settlors/trustees.

  • Beneficiaries:

    • Named beneficiaries — KYC required if above age threshold (16–18).

    • Undetermined beneficiaries — disclose the class of persons benefiting.

  • Other controllers: any natural person exercising ultimate control.


Sole Proprietorships — acceptable documents include

  • Recent company registry extract

  • Certificate of registration/incorporation

  • Business or trade license

  • Annual return

  • Tax form/certificate

  • Bank statement

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