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Account Sign-up process

Step-by-step procedures for opening an account.

Instructions/Checklist for Filling KYC Form (For Individual)

A. IMPORTANT POINTS:

  1. Self attested copy of PAN card is mandatory for all clients, including Promoters/Partners/Karta/Trustees and whole time directors and persons authorized to deal in securities on behalf of company/firm/others.
  2. Copies of all the documents submitted by the applicant should be self-attested and accompanied by originals for verification. In case the original of any document is not produced for verification, then the copies should be properly attested by entities authorized for attesting the documents, as per the below mentioned list.
  3. If any proof of identity or address is in a foreign language, then translation into English is required.
  4. Name & address of the applicant mentioned on the KYC form, should match with the documentary proof submitted.
  5. If correspondence & permanent address are different, then proofs for both have to be submitted.
  6. Sole proprietor must make the application in his individual name & capacity.
  7. For non-residents and foreign nationals, (allowed to trade subject to RBI and FEMA guidelines), copy of passport/PIO Card/OCI Card and overseas address proof is mandatory.
  8. For foreign entities, CIN is optional; and in the absence of DIN no. for the directors, their passport copy should be given.
  9. In case of Merchant Navy NRI's, Mariner's declaration or certified copy of CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) is to be submitted.
  10. For opening an account with Depository participant or Mutual Fund, for a minor, photocopy of the School Leaving Certificate/Mark sheet issued by Higher Secondary Board/Passport of Minor/Birth Certificate must be provided.
  11. Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) are defined as individuals who are or have been entrusted with prominent public functions in a foreign country, e.g., Heads of States or of Governments, senior politicians, senior Government/judicial/military officers, senior executives of state owned corporations, important political party officials, etc.

B. Proof of Identity (POI):

List of documents admissible as Proof of Identity:

  1. PAN card with photograph.
  2. Identity card/document with applicant's Photo, issued by any of the following: Central/State Government and its Departments, Statutory/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Colleges affiliated to Universities, Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council etc., to their Members; and Credit cards/Debit cards issued by Banks.

C. Proof of Address (POA):

(*Documents having an expiry date should be valid on the date of submission.)

  1. Passport/Voters Identity Card/Ration Card/Registered Lease or Sale Agreement of Residence/Driving License/Flat Maintenance bill/Insurance Copy.
  2. Utility bills like Telephone Bill (only land line), Electricity bill or Gas bill - Not more than 3 months old.
  3. Bank Account Statement/Passbook -- Not more than 3 months old.
  4. Self-declaration by High Court and Supreme Court judges, giving the new address in respect of their own accounts.
  5. Proof of address issued by any of the following: Bank Managers of Scheduled Commercial Banks/Scheduled Co-Operative Bank/Multinational Foreign Banks/Gazetted Officer/Notary public/Elected representatives to the Legislative Assembly/Parliament/Documents issued by any Govt. or Statutory Authority.
  6. Identity card/document with address, issued by any of the following: Central/State Government and its Departments, Statutory/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Colleges affiliated to Universities and Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council etc., to their Members.
  7. For FII/sub account, Power of Attorney given by FII/sub-account to the Custodians (which are duly notarized and/or apostiled or consularised) that gives the registered address should be taken.
  8. The proof of address in the name of the spouse may be accepted.

D. Exemptions/Clarifications to PAN:

(*Sufficient documentary evidence in support of such claims to be collected.)

  1. In case of transactions undertaken on behalf of Central Government and/or State Government and by officials appointed by Courts e.g. Official liquidator, Court receiver etc.
  2. Investors residing in the state of Sikkim.
  3. UN entities/multilateral agencies exempt from paying taxes/filing tax returns in India.
  4. SIP of Mutual Funds upto Rs 50,000/- p.a.
  5. In case of institutional clients, namely, FIIs, MFs, VCFs, FVCIs, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Multilateral and Bilateral Development Financial Institutions, State Industrial Development Corporations, Insurance Companies registered with IRDA and Public Financial Institution as defined under section 4A of the Companies Act, 1956, Custodians shall verify the PAN card details with the original PAN card and provide duly certified copies of such verified PAN details to the intermediary.

E. List of People Authorized to Attest Documents:

  1. Notary Public, Gazetted Officer, Manager of a Scheduled Commercial/Co-operative Bank or Multinational Foreign Banks (Name, Designation & Seal should be affixed on the copy).
  2. In case of NRIs, authorized officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Commercial Banks registered in India, Notary Public, Court Magistrate, Judge, Indian Embassy/Consulate General in the country where the client resides are permitted to attest the documents.

F. Additional Documents for Trading in Derivatives Segments:

(Illustrative list)

  • Copy of ITR Acknowledgement
  • Copy of Annual Accounts
  • In case of salary income - Salary Slip, Copy of Form 16
  • Net worth certificate
  • Copy of demat account holding statement
  • Bank account statement for last 6 months
  • Any other relevant documents substantiating ownership of assets
  • Self declaration with relevant supporting documents

*In respect of other clients, documents as per risk management policy of the stock broker need to be provided by the client from time to time.

G. Bank Account Details:

Copy of cancelled cheque leaf/pass book/bank statement specifying name of the constituent, MICR Code and IFSC Code of the bank should be submitted.

H. Demat Account Details:

Demat master or recent holding statement issued by DP bearing name of the client.

I. For Individuals:

a. Stock broker has an option of doing 'in-person' verification through web camera at the branch office of the stock broker/sub-broker's office.

b. In case of non-resident clients, employees at the stock broker's local office, overseas can do 'in-person' verification.

Further, considering the infeasibility of carrying out 'In-person' verification of the non-resident clients by the stock broker's staff, attestation of KYC documents by Notary Public, Court, Magistrate, Judge, Local Banker, Indian Embassy/Consulate General in the country where the client resides may be permitted.

J. MINOR:

  1. PAN card of minor as well as guardian is Mandatory.
  2. Proof of address and identity documents of the Guardian (as per Individual check list). Both Minor and guardian's photographs and Guardian to sign across both Photographs.
  3. Date of Birth Certificate duly notarized.
  4. Bank Details of Minor with valid proof per Individual's Check list.
  5. MINOR Stamp required to be affixed wherever the guardian signs on the agreement/KYC.

K. HUF (In individual form for Opening Demat account):

  1. PAN CARD of HUF and Karta's is Mandatory.
  2. Identity proof of the Karta and address proof to the karta (as per INDIVIDUAL Check list).
  3. Photocopy of cheque leaf of bank account number mentioned on the form to verify the MICR No.
  4. Bank Details of HUF with valid proof as per Individual's Check list.
  5. HUF Declaration is Mandatory.
  6. HUF Bank Details and valid proof as per Individual's Check list.
  7. HUF Stamp required to be affixed wherever the Karta signs on the agreement/KYC.

L. NRI:

  1. PAN Card is Mandatory.
  2. Proof of Identity (copy of passport/driving license).
  3. Bank account details with valid proof as per Individual's check list.
  4. Power of Attorney, if any.
  5. A declaration duly signed by the NRI that he/she has complied with, and will continue to comply with, FEMA regulations and other applicable laws.
  6. Proof of foreign address and Indian address (if any). [In the case of an NRI A/c without repatriation, proof of Indian address has to be given]. In case of foreign address, the address containing Post Office Box Number (P.O. Box. No.) may be accepted as valid address provided such P.O. Box No. is mentioned in the valid proof of address documents. The address with P.O. Box No. may be accepted as Permanent and/or Correspondence address. In such cases, additionally the DPs shall obtain the complete residential address of the NRI BO, under declaration at the time of opening of the account. Such BO shall give an undertaking that whenever there is a change in the residential address, the BO shall inform the DP.

Note: In case of more than one holder KRA for other holders is mandatory

ATTENTION INVESTORS:-

Prevent Unauthorized Transactions in your Trading/Demat account -- Update your Mobile Numbers / email IDs with your Stock Brokers / Depository Participant.

Receive alerts on your Registered Mobile / email IDs for trading account transactions and all debit and other important transactions in your demat account directly from Exchange/ CDSL on the same day issued in the interest of Investors.

KYC is one time exercise while dealing in securities markets - once KYC is done through a SEBI registered intermediary (broker, DP, Mutual Fund etc.), you need not to undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary.

No need to issue cheques by investors while subscribing to IPO. Just write the bank account number and sign in the application form to authorize our bank to make payment in case of allotment. No worries for refund as the money remains in investor's account.

Stock Brokers can accept securities as margin from clients only by way of pledge in the depository system w.e.f. September 01, 2020. Update your email id and mobile number with your stock broker/depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your email id and/or mobile number to create pledge.

Check your securities/MF/ bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.