Accepted Proof of Address Documents for Bujeti Onboarding

To access the full range of services on Bujeti, verifying your business address is an essential part of the onboarding process. As part of our commitment to Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, we require specific documents to validate the identity and location of your business. This helps us ensure compliance, security, and reliability for you and all Bujeti users. In this article, we’ll explain the acceptable types of proof of address documents, along with guidelines for successful submission.

Below are the acceptable types of documents for proving your business address on Bujeti. Please note that all documents should be clear, legible, and less than 3 months old.

1. Utility Bill:

   • Examples: Electricity, water, waste management, or gas bills
   • Requirements: The bill should clearly show the business name or that of a shareholder, along with the address you wish to register.
   • Note: POS-generated utility bills are not accepted.

2. Bank Statement:

   • Example: Statement from a commercial bank or microfinance bank (MFB)
   • Requirements: The statement should display the business name or shareholder’s name, with a visible address that matches the one being verified.

3. Fiber Optic Internet Bill:

   • Examples: Receipts from internet providers, particularly for fiber optic services
   • Requirements: This bill should be in the name of the business or an associated shareholder and must clearly list the business address.

4. Lease or Rental Agreement:

   • Requirements: A formal lease or rental agreement that indicates the business name or the name of a shareholder, with the address clearly stated.
   • Additional Note: Please make sure that both parties’ names are visible, along with signatures where applicable.

5. Official Letter from a Tax Authority or Government Agency

   • Examples: Any correspondence from tax offices or government departments related to your business
   • Requirements: The letter should be in the business name or a shareholder’s name, with a clear address printed on the document.

To ensure smooth processing of your proof of address, please follow these submission guidelines:

• Clear and Uncropped Image: Ensure that the uploaded document is clear, uncropped, and unaltered. Blurry or incomplete scans may delay the verification process.
• Recent Documents Only: All documents must be no older than 3 months to meet the KYC requirements.
• Original, Unmodified Documents: Please submit unedited documents directly from their sources to ensure authenticity

Providing valid proof of address is a straightforward but vital step to help us verify your business’s identity on Bujeti. You can also learn more about our onboarding process here.