We are excited to welcome you to Verto. You’re one step away from efficient and seamless cross border transactions for your business!
We understand that onboarding can sometimes seem a bit daunting; but don't worry, we're here to make it as smooth as possible. To help you get started, we've put together a checklist of the documents we'll need from you.
Please be aware that every application is unique, and Verto may require further documentation that is not listed below.
Select a country to see the country documentation requirements.
Nigeria
Nigeria
Limited Companies
Limited Companies
Business Information:
Your Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Please make sure it’s in PDF format.
Memorandum of Association from CAC. Please provide a document detailing the ownership of the business as a percentage/number of shares by natural persons*
Proof of business operating address. This can be either of the following:
A business bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and contain the company name and address.
A valid lease agreement
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
Government ID.
Proof of residential address. This can be either of the following:
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and must contain name and physical address).
A valid drivers licence.
A valid voter card.
NIN slip.
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Business Information:
Your Certificate of Registration issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission. Please make sure it’s in PDF format.
The Status Report/ New Business Name form that proves ownership of your sole proprietorship.
Proof of business address. This can be either of the following:
A business bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and contain the company name and address.
A valid lease agreement.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport
Government issued ID
Proof of residential address. This should be in PDF format and can be either of the following:
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and must contain name and physical address).
A valid drivers licence.
A valid voter card.
NIN slip
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
Kenya
Kenya
Limited Companies
Limited Companies
Business Information:
Your Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Kenyan Registrar of Companies. Please make sure it’s in PDF format.
The Shareholding structure (CR12).
A KRA pin in PDF format (this must contain the business name and address).
Proof of business operating address. This can be either of the following:
A valid lease agreement
A utility bill such as an internet bill.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
National ID.
Driving licence.
Proof of residential address. This can be either of the following:
A personal KRA PIN certificate (must contain name and address)
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months (must contain name and physical address).
A utility bill such as an internet bill issued in the last 3 months ( (must contain name and physical address)
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Business Information:
Your Certificate of Registration issued by the Kenyan Registrar of Companies. Please make sure it’s in PDF format.
Proof of business operating address. This can be either of the following:
A KRA pin in PDF format (this must contain the business name and address).
A valid city county business permit
A valid lease agreement
A utility bill such as an internet bill.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
National ID.
Driving licence.
Proof of residential address. This should be in PDF format and can be either of the following:
A personal KRA PIN certificate (must contain name and address)
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months (must contain name and physical address).
A utility bill such as an internet bill.
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
South Africa
South Africa
Limited Companies
Limited Companies
Business Information:
A valid Cor 14.3 certificate issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
Articles/Memorandum of Association/Shareholding structure. Please provide a document clearly detailing the ownership of the business as a percentage/number of shares by natural persons. This can be the ownership Agreement (including shareholders’ organogram)*
Proof of business operating address. This can be either of the following:
A business bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and contain the company name and address.
A valid lease agreement
A utility bill issued in the last 3 months.
A SARS tax return statement issued in the last 1 year.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
SA ID book or SA ID card. Please take photos of both sides.
Proof of residential address. This can be either of the following:
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and must contain name and physical address).
A utility bill issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and should contain the name and address of the person.
A valid phone bill issued in the last 3 months.
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Business Information:
A letter confirming the nature of your business and stating that it is a sole proprietorship.
Proof of business operating address. This can be any of the following:
A business bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and contain the company name and address.
A valid lease agreement
A utility bill issued in the last 3 months.
A SARS tax return statement issued in the last 1 year.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
SA ID book or SA ID card. Please take photos of both sides.
Proof of residential address. This can be either of the following:
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and must contain name and physical address).
A utility bill issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and should contain the name and address of the person.
A valid phone bill issued in the last 3 months.
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Limited Companies
Limited Companies
Business Information:
A valid Certificate of Incorporation issued by Companies House. This should be in PDF format.
Proof of business operating address. This can be either of the following:
A business bank statement.
A business utility bill.
A HMRC tax document issued in the last 1 year.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identity Documentation:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
A national ID card or drivers licence. Please take photos of both sides.
Proof of residential address. This can be either of the following:
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and must contain name and physical address).
A utility bill issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and should contain the name and address of the person.
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Sole Traders or Sole Proprietors
Business Information:
A government tax agency letter confirming your tax ID number or a government-issued document that proves you are the sole proprietor of this business*.
Proof of business operating address. This can be either of the following:
A business bank statement.
A business utility bill.
A HMRC tax document issued in the last 1 year.
For shareholders who own more than 25% of the business, please provide:
Identification:
Identification documents. This should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG format and can be either of the following:
A valid passport.
A national ID card or drivers licence. Please take photos of both sides.
Proof of residential address. This can be either of the following:
A personal bank statement issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and must contain name and physical address).
A utility bill issued in the last 3 months. This should be in PDF format and should contain the name and address of the person.
Supporting Documentation:
Depending on your application, we may also require some supporting documentation such as:
Source of funds (if applicable)
Supplier invoices (if applicable)
License documents (if applicable)
AML policy (if applicable)