Who do I need to identify and what information is required?

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For SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises)

To comply with regulations, you must identify and provide information about:

1. Key People to Identify

  • Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO): Any person who owns more than 25% of the company or exercises effective control.
  • Shareholders: Any person who holds 5% or more of the company's shares.
  • Authorized account operators: People with authority to manage the company's accounts.
  • Elected representatives or administrators: Individuals who officially represent or manage the company.
     

2. Required Information for Each Person

  • Full name
  • Identification number (with a copy of the document)
  • Tax identification number
  • Place of birth
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Country of residence
  • Role or percentage in the company
For complex ownership structures: You must show the complete ownership chain that leads to the individuals who control the company.
If there are none: If a category does not apply, simply indicate "None."

 

For Self-Employed Workers (Trabalhador Independente) and Sole Proprietors (ENIs)

1. Who to Identify

  • Authorized persons: Any person who has authority to operate your account or control your business on your behalf.
     

2. Required Information

  • Full name
  • Identification number
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Country of residence

     
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