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Securities and Exchange Board of India

CIRCULAR
MIRSD/SE/Cir-21/2011
October 5, 2011

SEBI Registered Intermediaries -

Depository Participants (DPs) through Depositories,

Mutual Funds (MFs)
Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
Portfolio Managers (PMs),
Collective Investment Schemes (CIS)
Venture Capital Funds (VCFs)

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Uniform Know Your Client (KYC) Requirements for the Securities Markets

1. SEBI has been getting feedback from the investors that various SEBI registered
intermediaries follow different KYC requirements.

2. In case of Mutual Funds, Portfolio Managers, Collective Investment Schemes and Venture
Capital Funds, though certain basic requirements have been prescribed for Customer Due
Diligence (CDD) or Know Your Client (KYC), no specific KYC format has been
prescribed. As a result, these intermediaries use different KYC formats and supporting
documents.

3. SEBI has recently initiated steps in this direction in consultation with major stock
exchanges, depositories, AMFI and market participants. In case of stock brokers (and also
for the stock brokers who are depository participants), the account opening process for
investors has been simplified vide SEBI Circular No. CIR/MIRAD/16/2011 dated August
22, 2011 (available on SEBI website), KYC form capturing the basic details about the
client has been prescribed as Part I of the account opening form and additional information
specific to dealing in the stock exchange(s) are obtained in Part II of the form.

4. With a view to bring about uniformity in securities markets, it has also been decided that
the same KYC form and supporting documents shall also be used by all captioned SEBI
registered intermediaries. The KYC form as given in Annexure-1 shall be filled by an
investor at the account opening stage while dealing with any of the above intermediaries.
Additional details specific to the area of activity of the intermediary being obtained now
but not covered in the KYC form shall also be obtained from the investors in Part II of the
account opening form.

5. The additional information (Part II) shall be prescribed by Depositories for their depository
participants and by Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) for all mutual funds. The
Portfolio Managers, Venture Capital Funds, and Collective Investment Schemes shall
capture the additional information specific to their area of activities, as considered
appropriate by them. The intermediaries shall also continue to abide by Circulars issued by
SEBI from time to time for prevention of money laundering.

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Securities and Exchange Board of India

6. The intermediaries shall take necessary steps to implement this circular and ensure its full
compliance in respect of all new clients from January 1, 2012.

7. The Depositories are also directed to bring the provisions of this circular to the notice of
their Depository Participants, make necessary amendments to the relevant bye-laws, rules
and regulations for the implementation of the above decision in coordination with each
other and verify its compliance through internal audits and inspections.

8. This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11(1) of the Securities
and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to protect the interests of investors in securities and
to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities markets.

Yours faithfully,

B. N. Sahoo
Deputy General Manager
022-26449250
email: [email protected]

Enclosure: Annexure -1

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 Annexure - 1

KNOW YOUR CLIENT (KYC) APPLICATION FORM

For Individuals PHOTOGRAPH

Please fill this form in ENGLISH and in BLOCK LETTERS. Please affix your
recent passport
A. IDENTITY DETAILS size photograph
and sign across it
1. Name of the Applicant: ________________________________________________________________
2. Father’s/ Spouse Name: _______________________________________________________________
3. a. Gender: Male/ Female b. Marital status: Single/ Married c. Date of birth: ____________(dd/mm/yyyy)
4. a. Nationality: ___________________________ b. Status: Resident Individual/ Non Resident/ Foreign National
5. a. PAN: ____________________ b. Unique Identification Number (UID)/ Aadhaar, if any:_______________________
6. Specify the proof of Identity submitted: _______________________________________________________________

B. ADDRESS DETAILS
1. Address for correspondence: ________________________________________________________________________
________ City/town/village: ___________ Pin Code: __________ State: ______________ Country: _________________
2. Contact Details: Tel. (Off.) _______ Tel. (Res.) ________ Mobile No.: _________ Fax: _________ Email id: __________
3. Specify the proof of address submitted for correspondence address:_______________________________________
4. Permanent Address (if different from above or overseas address, mandatory for Non-Resident Applicant): ____________
________ City/town/village: ___________ Pin Code: _________ State: ______________ Country: __________________
5. Specify the proof of address submitted for permanent address: ___________________________________________

C. OTHER DETAILS
1. Gross Annual Income Details (please specify): Income Range per annum: Below Rs 1 Lac / 1-5 Lac /5-10 Lac / 10-25
Lac / >25 Lacs or
Net-worth as on (date)…………………. (------------------------------) (Net worth should not be older than 1 year)
2. Occupation (please tick any one and give brief details): Private Sector/ Public Sector/ Government Service/Business/
Professional/ Agriculturist/ Retired/ Housewife/ Student/ Others ______________________________________________
3. Please tick, if applicable: Politically Exposed Person (PEP)/ Related to a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
4. Any other information: ______________________________________________________________________________

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I undertake to
inform you of any changes therein, immediately. In case any of the above information is found to be false or untrue or
misleading or misrepresenting, I am aware that I may be held liable for it.
__________________
Signature of the Applicant Date: ___________ (dd/mm/yyyy)

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

(Originals verified) True copies of documents received

(Self-Attested) Self Certified Document copies received

(………………………………………..)
Signature of the Authorised Signatory
Date …………………. Seal/Stamp of the intermediary

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 KNOW YOUR CLIENT (KYC) APPLICATION FORM
For Non-Individuals PHOTOGRAPH
Please fill this form in ENGLISH and in BLOCK LETTERS. Please affix the
A. IDENTITY DETAILS recent passport
size photographs
1. Name of the Applicant: ________________________________________________________________ and sign across it

2. Date of incorporation: _______________(dd/mm/yyyy) & Place of incorporation: ________________

3. Date of commencement of business: ______________________________________________________ (dd/mm/yyyy)
4. a. PAN: _______________________________ b. Registration No. (e.g. CIN): _________________________________
5. Status (please tick any one):
Private Limited Co./Public Ltd. Co./Body Corporate/Partnership/Trust/Charities/NGO’s/FI/ FII/HUF/AOP/ Bank/Government
Body/Non-Government Organization/Defense Establishment/BOI/Society/LLP/ Others (please specify) _______________

B. ADDRESS DETAILS
1. Address for correspondence: ________________________________________________________________________
_________ City/town/village: _____________ Pin Code: _________ State: ______________ Country: _______________
2. Contact Details: Tel. (Off.) _______ Tel. (Res.) _______ Mobile No.: ________ Fax: ___________ Email id: __________
3. Specify the proof of address submitted for correspondence address: ______________________________________
4. Registered Address (if different from above): ____________________________________________________________
_________ City/town/village: _____________ Pin Code: _________ State: _____________ Country: ________________
5. Specify the proof of address submitted for registered address: ___________________________________________

C. OTHER DETAILS
1. Gross Annual Income Details (please specify): Income Range per annum: Below Rs 1 Lac / 1-5 Lac /5-10 Lac / 10-25
Lac / 25 Lacs-1 crore/ > 1 crore
2. Net-worth as on (date) ………….….…. (dd/mm/yyyy): __________________ (*Net worth should not be older than 1 year)
3. Name, PAN, residential address and photographs of Promoters/Partners/Karta/Trustees and whole time directors:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. DIN/UID of Promoters/Partners/Karta and whole time directors: ___________________________________________
5. Please tick, if applicable, for any of your authorized signatories/Promoters/Partners/Karta/Trustees/whole time
directors: Politically Exposed Person (PEP)/ Related to a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
6. Any other information: _____________________________________________________________________________

DECLARATION
I/We hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief and I/we
undertake to inform you of any changes therein, immediately. In case any of the above information is found to be false or
untrue or misleading or misrepresenting, I am/we are aware that I/we may be held liable for it.
_____________________________________
Name & Signature of the Authorised Signatory Date: ___________ (dd/mm/yyyy)

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

(Originals verified) True copies of documents received
(Self-Attested) Self Certified Document copies received

(………………………………………..)
Signature of the Authorised Signatory
Date …………………. Seal/Stamp of the intermediary

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 INSTRUCTIONS/CHECK LIST FOR FILLING KYC FORM

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 accompanied 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 documentary 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 guidelines), 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 (Continuous 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 entrusted with
prominent public functions in a foreign country, e.g., Heads of States or of Governments, 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 affiliated 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 of Address (POA): - List of documents admissible as Proof of Address:

(*Documents having an expiry date should be valid on the date of submission.)
1. Passport/ Voters Identity Card/ Ration Card/ Registered Lease or Sale Agreement of Residence/ 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 respect of their
own accounts.

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 5. Proof of address issued by any of the following: Bank Managers of Scheduled Commercial
Banks/Scheduled Co-Operative Bank/Multinational Foreign Banks/Gazetted 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 Government and its
Departments, Statutory/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial
Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Colleges affiliated to Universities 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 Government 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 upto 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 Development Corporations,
Insurance Companies registered with IRDA and Public Financial Institution as defined under section 4A
of the Companies Act, 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. In case of NRIs, authorized officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Commercial Banks 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.

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F. In case of Non-Individuals, additional documents to be obtained from non-individuals, over & above
the POI & POA, as mentioned below:

Types of entity Documentary requirements

Corporate Copy of the balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be submitted every year).
Copy of latest share holding pattern including list of all those holding control, either
directly or indirectly, in the company in terms of SEBI takeover Regulations, duly certified
by the company secretary/Whole time director/MD (to be submitted every year).
Photograph, POI, POA, PAN and DIN numbers of whole time directors/two directors in
charge of day to day operations.
Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of individual promoters holding control - either directly or
indirectly.
Copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and certificate of incorporation.
Copy of the Board Resolution for investment in securities market.
Authorised signatories list with specimen signatures.
Partnership firm Copy of the balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be submitted every year).
Certificate of registration (for registered partnership firms only).
Copy of partnership deed.
Authorised signatories list with specimen signatures.
Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of Partners.
Trust Copy of the balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be submitted every year).
Certificate of registration (for registered trust only).
Copy of Trust deed.
List of trustees certified by managing trustees/CA.
Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of Trustees.
HUF PAN of HUF.
Deed of declaration of HUF/ List of coparceners.
Bank pass-book/bank statement in the name of HUF.
Photograph, POI, POA, PAN of Karta.
Unincorporated Proof of Existence/Constitution document.
association or a Resolution of the managing body & Power of Attorney granted to transact business on its
body of individuals behalf.
Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures.
Banks/Institutional Copy of the constitution/registration or annual report/balance sheet for the last 2 financial
Investors years.
Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures.
Foreign Copy of SEBI registration certificate.
Institutional Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures.
Investors (FII)

Army/ Government Self-certification on letterhead.

Bodies Authorized signatories list with specimen signatures.

Registered Society Copy of Registration Certificate under Societies Registration Act.

List of Managing Committee members.
Committee resolution for persons authorised to act as authorised signatories with
specimen signatures.
True copy of Society Rules and Bye Laws certified by the Chairman/Secretary.

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