One standard, in every country.
Companies in any country can apply. The criteria are the same everywhere. What changes from country to country is the document that proves each one.
A neutral core
Criteria are written in plain terms, such as "registered and in good standing" or "taxes paid when due", rather than in any one country's legal language.
Local proof
For each criterion we accept the official document your country issues. The table below lists the ones we normally ask for.
Local law comes first
Where your country's law asks for more, for example a higher minimum wage or an extra filing, the criterion is met only when the local requirement is met.
The documents we normally ask for.
Choose your country to see what we normally ask for. Codes refer to criteria in the Basic Standard. Documents must be for the legal entity applying, and register extracts less than 3 months old.
Luxembourg
- C1Company registerRCS extract from the Luxembourg Business Registers
- C2Beneficial ownersRBE (register of beneficial owners) extract
- C4Taxes paidCertificates from the ACD (direct taxes) and the AED (VAT)
- P3Social contributionsCCSS certificate
- T1Data-protection lawGDPR and the Luxembourg data-protection law (CNPD)
Plus the other documents each criterion lists, such as accounts, bank reconciliations and insurance certificates. These are the same in every country. See all criteria
United Kingdom
- C1Company registerCompanies House company record or certificate of incorporation
- C2Beneficial ownersPeople with significant control (PSC) register
- C4Taxes paidNo general certificate is issued: latest returns, HMRC account statement and an accountant's confirmation
- P3Social contributionsPAYE and National Insurance filings with proof of payment
- T1Data-protection lawUK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (ICO)
Plus the other documents each criterion lists, such as accounts, bank reconciliations and insurance certificates. These are the same in every country. See all criteria
India
- C1Company registerMCA company master data and certificate of incorporation
- C2Beneficial ownersRegister of significant beneficial owners and the BEN-2 filing
- C4Taxes paidLatest GST and income-tax returns with payment challans, and a chartered accountant's confirmation
- P3Social contributionsEPF and ESIC returns and payment challans
- T1Data-protection lawDigital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
Plus the other documents each criterion lists, such as accounts, bank reconciliations and insurance certificates. These are the same in every country. See all criteria
Germany
- C1Company registerHandelsregister extract
- C2Beneficial ownersTransparenzregister extract
- C4Taxes paidUnbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung from the Finanzamt
- P3Social contributionsUnbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung from the health insurance funds
- T1Data-protection lawGDPR and the BDSG
Plus the other documents each criterion lists, such as accounts, bank reconciliations and insurance certificates. These are the same in every country. See all criteria
France
- C1Company registerExtrait Kbis
- C2Beneficial ownersRegistre des bénéficiaires effectifs extract
- C4Taxes paidAttestation de régularité fiscale
- P3Social contributionsAttestation de vigilance from URSSAF
- T1Data-protection lawGDPR and the loi Informatique et Libertés (CNIL)
Plus the other documents each criterion lists, such as accounts, bank reconciliations and insurance certificates. These are the same in every country. See all criteria
United States
- C1Company registerCertificate of good standing from the state of incorporation
- C2Beneficial ownersShareholder or member register
- C4Taxes paidIRS account transcript or a CPA's confirmation, and state tax clearance where available
- P3Social contributionsPayroll tax filings (Form 941 and state filings) with proof of payment
- T1Data-protection lawThe privacy laws of the states where the company operates
Plus the other documents each criterion lists, such as accounts, bank reconciliations and insurance certificates. These are the same in every country. See all criteria
Any other country
We accept the official equivalent for each criterion: an extract from your company register, your beneficial-owner filing where your country has one, and proof that taxes and social contributions are paid.
Where your country doesn't issue a certificate, for example for taxes paid, we ask for the latest returns, proof of payment and a confirmation from your accountant.
Tell us in your application which documents your country issues. We'll confirm what we need before you upload anything.
Language
Documents in English are accepted as they are. Others need a translation, which doesn't have to be certified unless we ask for it.
Fees in your currency
Fees are set in your local currency for each country we list, and in US dollars elsewhere. See prices for your country
This table is a guide to the documents we normally request and is kept under review. It isn't legal advice about your obligations in your country.