Overview
Steps Detail
Step 1: Company Info
Basic contact information:- Legal Entity Name - Full legal name of the company
- Contact Name - Primary contact person
- Contact Channel - Telegram, WhatsApp, WeChat, or Email
- Contact Info - Phone number or email address
- Sales Representative - Your internal sales rep (if applicable)
- Language - Preferred communication language
Step 2: Entity Type
Selection of business structure:- Corporation
- Partnership
- Trust
- Foundation
- Non-profit Organization
- Government Entity
Different entity types may require different documents in subsequent steps.
Step 3: Business Details
3 sub-steps for comprehensive business information:Sub-step 3.1: Location
- Country of incorporation
- Operating countries (multiple allowed)
Sub-step 3.2: Source of Funds
- Primary sources of business revenue
- Investment sources
Sub-step 3.3: Business Nature
- Nature of business (dropdown)
- Custom description if “Others” selected
Step 4: Document Upload
4 sub-steps for corporate documentation:Sub-step 4.1: Basic Information
- Company name (English)
- Company name (Chinese, if applicable)
- Previous name (if changed)
- Date of establishment
- Registration number
- Website URL
Sub-step 4.2: Address
- Registered address
- Proof of registered address document
- Business address (if different)
- Proof of business address document
Sub-step 4.3: Corporate Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Association
- Employment Certificate
- Certificate of Good Standing
Sub-step 4.4: Additional Information
- Any additional notes
- Supporting documents
Step 5: Financial Information
3 sub-steps for financial details:Sub-step 5.1: Source of Funds
- Source of funds types (multiple)
- Source of wealth
- Other details
Sub-step 5.2: Financial Details
- Tax ID
- VAT/GST number
- Estimated annual turnover
- Estimated net assets
- Estimated liquid assets
- Trading activity duration
- Monthly trading volume
Sub-step 5.3: Additional
- Account purpose
- Additional financial information
Step 6: Connected Parties
4 sub-steps for beneficial ownership:Sub-step 6.1: Structure Level
- Organizational structure complexity:
- Simple Structure (≤ 3 layers)
- Multiple Structure (4 layers)
- Complex Structure (> 4 layers)
- Shareholders’ registered locations
Sub-step 6.2: Applicable Roles
Select applicable party types:- Director (required)
- Authorized Person (required)
- Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) (optional)
- Principal (optional)
- Trustee (optional)
- Beneficiary (optional)
- Corporate Shareholder (optional)
Sub-step 6.3: Personnel Information
For each selected role, add personnel with:- First and last name
- Email and phone
- Nationality
- ID type and number
- Job position
- Proof of Identity (POI) document
Personnel can be reused across multiple roles. Once added as a UBO, they can be quickly assigned as Director without re-entering details.
Sub-step 6.4: Additional Information
- Additional notes about connected parties
- Supporting documents
Step 7: Corporate Governance
2 sub-steps for governance structure:Sub-step 7.1: Governance Questions
- Governance Structure Chart (required upload)
- DAO/Decentralized Governance - Yes/No question
- Client Due Diligence - Whether due diligence on own clients has been conducted
Sub-step 7.2: Additional Information
- Additional governance notes
- Summary and confirmation
Step 8: Review & Submit
Final review of all information:- Summary of all sections
- Document previews
- Edit any section
- Final submission
Status Tracking
Progress Steps
| Step | Name | Sub-steps |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Company Info | - |
| 1 | Entity Type | - |
| 2 | Business Details | Location, Source of Funds, Business Nature |
| 3 | Document Upload | Basic Info, Address, Corporate Docs, Additional |
| 4 | Financial Info | Source of Funds, Financial Details, Additional |
| 5 | Connected Parties | Structure, Roles, Personnel, Additional |
| 6 | Corporate Governance | Governance Questions, Additional Info |
| 7 | Review & Submit | - |
Sub-step Tracking
The API tracks progress within each step:Submitted Data Structure
Time to Complete
| Step | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Company Info | 2-3 minutes |
| Entity Type | 1 minute |
| Business Details | 5-7 minutes |
| Document Upload | 10-15 minutes |
| Financial Info | 5-8 minutes |
| Connected Parties | 10-15 minutes |
| Corporate Governance | 3-5 minutes |
| Review | 3-5 minutes |
| Total | 40-60 minutes |
Best Practices
- Prepare documents in advance - Gather all corporate documents before starting
- Identify all connected parties - Have UBO and director information ready
- Save progress - The system auto-saves; users can resume later
- Review carefully - All information is reviewed during the process
- Provide accurate data - Inaccurate information causes delays
Document Requirements
Required Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Proof of registered address
- Governance structure chart
- ID documents for all connected parties
Optional Documents
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Employment Certificate
- Additional supporting documents