Data & Validation - Documents

Documents

Document Description Document Enum
Incorporation Documents Founding documents issued by a government or corporate registry confirming the legal formation and existence of the company. INCORPORATION_DOCUMENTS
Articles of Incorporation A formal charter filed with the state or jurisdiction that defines the company’s structure, governance, and purpose, evidencing legal incorporation. ARTICLES_OF_INCORPORATION
Beneficial Ownership Certificate A certificate or declaration listing the individuals or entities who ultimately own or control the company, clearly illustrating their percentage ownership and jurisdiction. BENEFICIAL_OWNERSHIP_CERTIFICATE
Ownership Structure Chart The document that illustrates the customer's ownership structure, that clearly identifies for every intermediary entity with direct or indirect ownership of the onboarding entity. For all entities the jurisidiction and percentage ownership must be clearly shown. OWNERSHIP_STRUCTURE_CHART

Type: Proof of Identity

Document Description Document Enum
Passport Government-issued travel document containing photo, personal details, and nationality, used to verify identity and citizenship. PASSPORT
Drivers License Government-issued license authorizing the holder to operate a motor vehicle, commonly used to verify identity, date of birth, and residential address. Front and back required. DRIVERS_LICENCE_FRONT DRIVERS_LICENCE_BACK
Identity Card National or regional government-issued ID card containing photo and personal information, used as primary proof of identity. Front and back required. IDENTITY_CARD_FRONT IDENTITY_CARD_BACK

Type: Proof of Address

Document Description Document Enum
Bank Statement A bank-issued document showing the customer’s name and residential/business address, confirming where the customer is located. BANK_STATEMENT
Utility Bill A bill from a utility provider (electricity, water, internet, etc.) that includes the customer’s name and service address, verifying residency or place of business. UTILITY_BILL
Lease Agreement A signed rental or lease contract that specifies the tenant’s name and the property address, serving as proof of occupancy. LEASE_AGREEMENT

Type: Proof of Source of Funds

Document Description Document Enum
Bank Statement An official record from a financial institution showing account balances and recent transactions, evidencing the source and flow of funds. BANK_STATEMENT
Term Sheet A document summarizing the key terms of a financing, investment, or funding arrangement, demonstrating a legitimate funding source. TERM_SHEET
Financial Statement A formal report of a company’s financial condition (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), verifying the availability and source of funds. FINANCIAL_STATEMENT

Type: Proof of Regulation

Document Description Document Enum
Regulatory License An official authorization issued by a government or regulatory body that grants the company permission to operate in a specific industry or jurisdiction, serving as evidence of compliance with applicable regulations. REGULATORY_LICENSE

Type: Proof of Operations

Document Description Document Enum
Invoice A document issued to customers that details goods or services provided and payment due, showing evidence of ongoing sales activity. INVOICE
Bill of Lading A shipping document issued by a carrier that acknowledges receipt of goods and details their transportation, confirming trading and logistics operations. BILL_OF_LADING
Contract A document issued between a service provider and their customer that outlines a commercial agreement between two parties and the nature of the relationship between them. CONTRACT

Best Practices

Identity Document Quality

It is extremely important that all identity documents uploaded are of the highest quality, following best practices listed below.

Here are some best practices to follow to ensure successful processing of Applications.

Do's Dont's
- Use photo files (ex .jpeg,.png)
- Centered, clear images
- Good lighting
- Ensure full document is viewable (no cut off edges)
- Double check that document is uploaded in correct slot
- Double check document is NOT expired (Documents that expire within 30 days may require a new document upload)
- Blurry images
- Images that are too small/zoomed out
- Scanned documents
- PDF documents
- Image blockages (ex. fingers, shaded lighting)
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