KYB documentation requirements

Learn what documents and information are required to complete KYB verification for your business.

Overview

To set up your business with BlindPay, we require some basic information about your company. This allows us to verify your legal existence, understand your ownership structure, and comply with applicable regulatory and AML requirements. All information and documents are collected strictly for verification and compliance purposes.

Business overview

We begin by collecting core details about your legal entity:

  • Legal entity name – the exact registered name of the company as recorded with the relevant registry authority.
  • Date of incorporation – the date the company was legally established.
  • Country of incorporation – the jurisdiction where the company is officially registered.
  • Registration number – the official company registration number issued by the local authority.
  • Registered address – the company's official registered address.
  • Website – the official company website. If no website is available, additional information about the business activities may be requested.

Tax information

Tax details are required to meet regulatory and reporting obligations:

  • Tax country – the country where your business is primarily taxed.
  • Tax type – where applicable, specify the relevant tax classification used in your jurisdiction.
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) – such as EIN, TIN, or non-U.S. equivalent issued by the relevant tax authority.

Required KYB documents

In addition to the company and tax information, the following documents are mandatory for KYB completion.

1. Corporate formation documents

  • Articles of Organization (or local equivalent) – full document required (all pages).
  • Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent) – full document required (all pages).

Important: Submitting only the first page is not sufficient. All pages of each document must be included.

2. Ownership structure documentation

A Share Register or an official legal document clearly showing the full Beneficial Ownership structure is required. This document must clearly identify:

  • All shareholders
  • Ownership percentages
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), including indirect ownership where applicable

Note: BlindPay may request an ownership chart if the structure is complex.

3. Proof of business address

Accepted documents include a utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement. The document must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be dated within the last 90 days
  • Must clearly display the company's legal entity name and registered address
  • The document must be complete and fully visible

4. UBO documentation

For each Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO), BlindPay requires the following:

A. Government-issued identification

One of the following documents is accepted:

  • Driver's License
  • National ID
  • Residence Permit
  • Passport

Requirements:

  • The document must be within its official validity period and must not have been issued more than 10 years prior to the submission date
  • Must be clear, complete, and fully visible
  • All four corners must be visible where applicable
  • The information must match the ownership documentation provided

B. Proof of residence

  • Must be dated within the last 90 days
  • Must clearly show the UBO's full name and residential address
  • Must be issued by a recognized institution (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, or official government correspondence)

Additional information (Virtual Accounts)

This section helps BlindPay better understand your business activities and how you intend to use the platform. The information provided allows us to apply appropriate compliance checks and ensure your account is configured correctly.

  • Industry type – select the industry that best describes your business (e.g., Technology, E-Commerce Platforms, Software Development, Educational Services).
  • Entity type confirmation – confirm your legal structure (e.g., Corporation, Company Limited by Shares, LLC).
  • Nature of business – provide a brief high-level description of your products or services (up to 250 characters).
  • Purpose of the account – describe how you plan to use your BlindPay account (e.g., payments, settlements, treasury management, operational flows).
  • Source of funds – explain how the funds used on the platform are generated (e.g., operating revenue, investment capital, customer payments).
  • Source of wealth – describe how the business or its owners originally accumulated their overall wealth (e.g., business earnings, investments, prior ventures).

Compliance notice

Enhanced due diligence: Additional documentation may be requested for companies operating in the sectors listed below.

SectorExamples
Banking & LendingBanks, credit unions, and lending institutions
Securities & TradingSecurities brokers, forex dealers, and trading platforms
Money ServicesMoney services businesses (MSBs) and remittance companies
FintechPayments, digital wallets, and acquirers
Currency ExchangeCurrency exchange houses
Digital AssetsCryptocurrency exchanges, virtual asset custodians, ICOs, STOs, token fundraising activities
DeFiDeFi platforms, staking and lending protocols
High-Value GoodsJewelry, art, antiques, luxury cars, yachts, or aircraft dealers
Real EstateReal estate developers and real estate transactions
Natural ResourcesOil, gas, and mining companies (including rare minerals)
Regulated IndustriesChemicals and pharmaceuticals (dual-use), private security companies
Non-ProfitsNGOs, charities, and foundations
High-Risk JurisdictionsCompanies operating in FATF high-risk jurisdictions and offshore companies (e.g., Cayman Islands, Panama, Monaco, among others)