Documents required to apply

• Your business registration documents such as business name registration certificate (in case of sole traders or partnerships), or company registration certificate and other company formation documents such as memorandum and articles of association (in case of companies)
• Business licence certificate if applicable to your business type
• Documentary proof of business address
• A valid identification document such as passport or national identity card for the proprietor, partners, shareholders and/or directors
• Documentary proof of address such as a utility bill (not more than 3 months old) for proprietor, partners, shareholders and/or directors

Please note

• Absa reserves the right to accept or decline any application based on internal policy. We may request additional documentation as deemed necessary
• If you do not receive any bills in your name, you may bring along the bill of the owner of your residence with proof of relationship
• Other documentary proof may be acceptable. Please consult our business banking relationship managers for more information