A. IMPORTANT POINTS:
1.Self attested copy of PAN card is mandatory for all clients, including Promoters/Partners/ Karta/Trustees and whole time directors and persons authorized to deal in securities on behalf of company/firm/others.
2.Copies of all the documents submitted by the applicant should be self-attested and accom- panied by originals for verification. In case the original of any document is not produced for verification, then the copies should be properly attested by entities authorized for attesting the documents, as per the below mentioned list.
3.If any proof of identity or address is in a foreign language, then translation into English is required.
4.Name & address of the applicant mentioned on the KYC form, should match with the docu- mentary proof submitted.
5.If correspondence & permanent address are different, then proofs for both have to be submitted.
6.Sole proprietor must make the application in his individual name & capacity.
7.For non-residents and foreign nationals, (allowed to trade subject to RBI and FEMA guide- lines), copy of passport/PIO Card/OCI Card and overseas address proof is mandatory.
8.For foreign entities, CIN is optional; and in the absence of DIN no. for the directors, their passport copy should be given.
9.In case of Merchant Navy NRI’s, Mariner’s declaration or certified copy of CDC (Continu- ous Discharge Certificate) is to be submitted.
10.For opening an account with Depository participant or Mutual Fund, for a minor, photocopy of the School Leaving Certificate/Mark sheet issued by Higher Secondary Board/Passport of Minor/Birth Certificate must be provided.
11.Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) are defined as individuals who are or have been en- trustedwith prominent public functionsin aforeigncountry, e.g., Heads of States or ofGov- ernments, senior politicians, senior Government/judicial/ military officers, senior executives of state owned corporations, important political party officials, etc.
B. Proof of Identity (POI): - List of documents admissible as Proof of Identity:
1.Unique Identification Number (UID) (Aadhaar)/ Passport/ Voter ID card/ Driving license.
2.PAN card with photograph.
3.Identity card/ document with applicant’s Photo, issued by any of the following: Central/ State Government and its Departments, Statutory/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector
Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Colleges affili- ated to Universities, Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council etc., to their Members; and Credit cards/Debit cards issued by Banks.
C. Proof ofAddress (POA): - List of documents admissible as Proof ofAddress:
(*Documents having an expiry date should be valid on the date of submission.)
1.Passport/ Voters Identity Card/ Ration Card/ Registered Lease or SaleAgreement of Resi- dence/ Driving License/ Flat Maintenance bill/ Insurance Copy.
2.Utility bills like Telephone Bill (only land line), Electricity bill or Gas bill - Not more than 3 months old.
3.Bank Account Statement/Passbook -- Not more than 3 months old.
4.Self-declaration by High Court and Supreme Court judges, giving the new address in re- spect of their own accounts.
5.Proof of address issued by any of the following: Bank Managers of Scheduled Commercial Banks/Scheduled Co-Operative Bank/Multinational Foreign Banks/Gazet- ted Officer/Notary public/Elected representatives to the Legislative Assembly/Parliament/
Documents issued by any Govt. or Statutory Authority.
6.Identity card/document with address, issued by any of the following: Central/State Govern- ment and its Departments, Statutory/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings,
Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Colleges affiliated to Universi- ties and Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council etc., to their Members.
7.For FII/sub account, Power of Attorney given by FII/sub-account to the Custodians (which are duly notarized and/or apostiled or consularised) that gives the registered address should be taken.
8.The proof of address in the name of the spouse may be accepted.
D. Exemptions/clarifications to PAN
(*Sufficient documentary evidence in support of such claims to be collected.)
1.In case of transactions undertaken on behalf of Central Government and/or State Govern- ment and by officials appointed by Courts e.g. Official liquidator, Court receiver etc.
2.Investors residing in the state of Sikkim.
3.UN entities/multilateral agencies exempt from paying taxes/filing tax returns in India.
4.SIP of Mutual Funds up to Rs 50, 000/- p.a.
5.In case of institutional clients, namely, FIIs, MFs, VCFs, FVCIs, Scheduled Commercial
Banks, Multilateral and Bilateral Development Financial Institutions, State Industrial De- velopment Corporations, Insurance Companies registered with IRDA and Public Financial
Institution as defined under section 4Aof the CompaniesAct, 1956, Custodians shall verify the PAN card details with the original PAN card and provide duly certified copies of such verified PAN details to the intermediary.
E. List of people authorized to attest the documents:
1.Notary Public, Gazetted Officer, Manager of a Scheduled Commercial/ Co-operative Bank or Multinational Foreign Banks (Name, Designation & Seal should be affixed on the copy).
2.IncaseofNRIs,authorizedofficialsofoverseasbranchesofScheduledCommercialBanks registered in India, Notary Public, Court Magistrate, Judge, Indian Embassy /Consulate General in the country where the client resides are permitted to attest the documents.
F.In case of Non-Individuals, additional documents to be obtained from non-individu- als, over & above the POI & POA, as mentioned below:
Types of entity |
Documentary requirements |
Corporate |
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Copy of the balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be |
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submitted every year). |
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• Copy of latest share holding pattern including list of all those |
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holding control, either directly or indirectly, in the company |
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in terms of SEBI takeover Regulations, duly certified by the |
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company secretary/Whole time director/MD (to be submitted |
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every year). |
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• Photograph, POI, POA, PAN and DIN numbers of whole time |
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directors/two directors in charge of day to day operations. |
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• Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of individual promoters holding |
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control - either directly or indirectly. |
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• Copies of the Memorandum andArticles ofAssociation and |
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certificate of incorporation. |
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• Copy of the Board Resolution for investment in securities |
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market. |
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• Authorised signatories list with specimen signatures. |
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Partnership firm |
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Copy of the balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be |
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submitted every year). |
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• Certificate of registration (for registered partnership firms only). |
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• Copy of partnership deed. |
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• Authorised signatories list with specimen signatures. |
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• Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of Partners. |
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Trust |
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Copy of the balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be |
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submitted every year). |
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• Certificate of registration (for registered trust only). |
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• Copy of Trust deed. |
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• List of trustees certified by managing trustees/CA. |
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• Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of Trustees. |
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HUF |
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PAN of HUF. |
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• Deed of declaration of HUF/ List of coparceners. |
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• Bank pass-book/bank statement in the name of HUF. |
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• Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of Karta. |
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Unincorporated |
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Proof of Existence/Constitution document. |
association or a |
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Resolution of the managing body & Power ofAttorney granted |
body of individu- |
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to transact business on its behalf. |
als |
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Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures. |
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Banks/Institu- |
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Copy of the constitution/registration or annual report/balance |
tional Investors |
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sheet for the last 2 financial years. |
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• Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures. |
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Foreign |
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Copy of SEBI registration certificate. |
Institutional |
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Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures. |
Investors (FII) |
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Army/ Govern- |
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Self-certification on letterhead. |
ment Bodies |
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Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures. |
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Registered |
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Copy of Registration Certificate under Societies RegistrationAct. |
Society |
• List of Managing Committee members. |
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Committee resolution for persons authorised to act as |
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authorised signatories with specimen signatures. |
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True copy of Society Rules and Bye Laws certified by the Chair- |
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man/Secretary. |
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