Seychelles KYB Guide: Documents Required for Your MAKE Business Account

To complete your application, we'll need you to upload company documents, answer a few questions, and verify shareholders who own more than 5% of the company.

You will need to upload:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Articles of Association
• Register of Directors 
• Register of Shareholders
• Certificate of Good Standing - Optional

Where to find this documentation:

Certificate of Incorporation 

Proof that the company has been legally formed and registered as a corporate entity. It confirms the company's name, registration number, date of incorporation, and legal form.

You received this document from the Registrar of International Business Companies at the time of incorporation. It is a historical document that does not expire. If you no longer have it, contact your registered agent or the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to request a certified copy. The document carries both the official stamp and the signature of the Registrar of International Business Companies. This is a historical document; the date on it will be your incorporation date.


Articles of Association (Memorandum and Articles of Association)
The founding document that defines the company's purpose, structure, and internal governance 

You received this document from your registered agent at the time of incorporation. It must display the official stamp of the Registrar of International Business Companies, Republic of Seychelles, along with the date of incorporation. The document must be signed by the subscriber (registered agent) and countersigned by a witness, both from the registered agent's office. This is a historical document; the date on it will be your incorporation date. If you no longer have it, contact your registered agent to obtain a copy. 

Register of Directors
A formal record of the individuals legally authorised to manage and represent the company. It confirms who holds executive responsibility and signing authority

The Register of Directors is maintained internally by your company or by your registered agent and is not a public document. You can provide a self-prepared document listing all current directors, including their full names, titles, addresses, nationalities, countries of residence, and dates of appointment. The document must be signed by the company's registered agent, either by hand or via a certified digital signature provider. Simple electronic signatures are not acceptable. Please ensure the document includes the signatory's full name, formal title, and date of signing. The document must be dated within 90 days of your submission to us.
 

Register of Shareholders
A record of who owns the company and in what proportion. It identifies the ultimate beneficial owners and their respective shareholdings.

The Register of Shareholders is maintained internally by your company or by your registered agent and is not publicly filed. You can provide a self-prepared document listing all current shareholders with their full name, address, nationality, country of residence, and ownership percentage. The document must be signed by the company's registered agent, either by hand or via a certified digital signature provider. Simple electronic signatures are not acceptable. Please ensure the document includes the signatory's full name, formal title, and date of signing. The document must be dated within 90 days of your submission to us.

Certificate of Good Standing - Optional
Confirmation that the company is legally active, compliant, and in good standing with relevant authorities. It assures third parties that the company has not been dissolved or struck off.

A Certificate of Incumbency issued by your registered agent can be used. The document must be dated within the last 3 months. It must be duly signed either by hand or using a certified digital signature provider by your registered agent. Simple electronic signatures are not acceptable for this jurisdiction. 

Shareholders:

Each shareholder who owns more than 5% will have their identity checked (KYC). Once you have submitted your business documents, you will add the shareholders.

Each shareholder will receive an email to complete their KYC. They will need to upload their passport and proof of address dated within the last 3 months.

Once all business documentation and shareholders' identities have been checked, your account will be approved. Usually taking 1-3 business days.