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Sole Trader KYC Form
Sole trader · Standard · UK MLRs 2017

1. Personal details

Full legal name (all first names and surnames)*Reg 28(2)
Other names you have used (former names, aliases)
Date of birth*
DD / MM / YYYY
Place of birth (city and country)*
Nationality (list every nationality you hold)*
National identification number or passport number, with issuing country*
Residential address*
Country of residence*
Select a country ▾
Copy of your passport or national identity card (front and back)*Reg 28(18)
Upload passport or national ID card, front and back
Email address*
Phone number
Trading name of your business, if different from your own name*
Business address, if different from your home address

2. Management and authority

Person completing this form for the customer: full name, role and date of birth*Reg 28(10)
Proof of authority (power of attorney or board resolution), if acting for someone elseReg 28(10)
Upload a file (PDF, JPG or PNG)

3. Occupation and business

Employment status*
EmployedSelf-employedBusiness ownerRetiredStudentNot workingOther
Occupation, employer or business name, and sector

4. Purpose and expected activity

Why do you want to open this relationship, and what will you use it for?*Reg 28(2)(c)
Which products or services will you use?*
Current or business accountDomestic paymentsInternational paymentsCurrency exchangeCardsLendingSavings or investmentsCrypto-assetsOther
Expected value of transactions per month (EUR or equivalent)*
Under 10,00010,000 to 50,00050,000 to 250,000250,000 to 1,000,000Over 1,000,000
Expected number of transactions per month
Under 1010 to 5050 to 250Over 250
Main countries you will send money to or receive it from*
Will you carry out transactions on behalf of, or for the benefit of, anyone else?*
No, only for myself or this organisationYes, explain below

5. Source of funds and wealth

Where will the money for this relationship come from?*
Salary or pensionBusiness incomeSavingsInvestmentsSale of property or assetsInheritance or giftLoanDonations or grantsOther
Bank and country of the account the funds will come from

6. Politically exposed persons

Do you, or does any beneficial owner, director or authorised signatory, hold a prominent public function now or in the last 12 months?*Reg 35
NoYes, give details below
Is any of them a family member or known close associate of such a person?*Reg 35(12)
NoYes, give details below
If yes: name, position, country and dates in office

7. Sanctions and other declarations

Are you, or is any beneficial owner, director or related company, named on a sanctions list (UN, EU, UK or US)?*SAMLA 2018
NoYes, explain below
Do you do business in, with, or through comprehensively sanctioned countries or regions?*
NoYes, explain below

8. Tax residency

Countries of tax residence
Tax identification number
Are you a US person for tax purposes?
NoYes

9. Documents to provide

Proof of address dated in the last 3 months (utility bill or bank statement)
Upload a file (PDF, JPG or PNG)

10. Declaration and signature

I confirm the information in this form is true and complete, and I will tell you promptly if it changes.*
I agree
I understand my information will be used to meet anti-money laundering obligations and kept for at least 5 years after the relationship ends.*Reg 40
I agree
Name, position and signature*
Date*
DD / MM / YYYY

11. For internal use

Screening: sanctions, PEP and adverse media for the customer, beneficial owners and directors (date and result)*Reg 35
Customer risk rating and reason*
LowMediumHigh
Next review date*Reg 28(11)
DD / MM / YYYY
Reviewed by (name and date)*

About this template

A KYC form for self-employed people who trade under their own name. It combines personal identity with the trading name, business address and business activity.

When to use it

Use it when a person opens an account for their own unincorporated business.

Core requirements covered

7 of 7 core requirements of UK MLRs 2017.

  • Identify and verify the customer✓
  • Verify from a reliable, independent source✓
  • Purpose and intended nature✓
  • Authority of the person acting✓
  • Politically exposed persons✓
  • Sanctions screening✓
  • Ongoing monitoring✓

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