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DTB Bank KYC/KYB Requirements
DTB Bank KYC/KYB Requirements
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Written by Linda Kendeli
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Diamond Trust Bank ( DTB) is one of the banking partners we work with to provide you with banking services. When you open your Boya account and choose Dtb Bank as the bank, your funds will be held in a bank account at Diamond Trust Bank ( DTB). Below are the required KYC/KYB requirements for the different organization types when you open your Boya account and choose Diamond Trust Bank as the bank to hold your funds.

1. Limited Companies (Local)

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • KRA PIN Certificate (must include address details)

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Practice License (if applicable, e.g., law firms, insurance, pharmaceuticals)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

Note: Copies of national IDs must be stamped with an advocate's Certified True Copy stamp.

2. Limited Companies (Foreign)

  • Notarized Company Certificate of Incorporation/Registration document

  • Notarized Company Foreign PIN

  • Boya CRS Form

  • Notarized Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • W9BEN Form (if it’s a US entity)

Foreign Non-Resident Directors/Shareholders

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Notarized Foreign Passport

  • Notarized Foreign PIN

  • Boya CRS Form

  • Clear Selfie/Passport Photo

  • W9 Form (if US National)

  • Notarized Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

Foreign Resident Directors/Shareholders

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Valid Alien ID/Foreign Certificate

  • Notarized Foreign Passport

  • KRA PIN Certificate/Notarized Foreign PIN

  • Boya CRS Form

  • Clear Selfie/Passport Photo

  • W9 Form (if US National)

Note: All Foreign Passport copies must be notarized in their country of origin or embassy.

3. Partnerships

  • Certificate of Registration

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Executed Partnership Deed

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

4. Sole Proprietorships

  • Business Permit/Certificate of Registration

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

5. Clubs/Associations/NGOs/Foundations/SACCO Societies

  • Certificate of Registration

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Constitution & By-Laws

  • Confirmation of Current Officials from a Governing Body

  • Minutes & Resolution confirming election of officials and account mandate

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

6. Religious Institutions (Churches, Mosques, Temples)

  • Letter from Mother Church (if applicable) approving the branch

  • Certificate of Registration

  • Minutes & Resolution confirming election of officials and account mandate

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

7. Schools

Public Schools

  • Ministry of Education Certificate

  • Minutes & Resolution confirming the Board of Governors

  • Letter from Local Education Office

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

Private Schools

  • Certificate of Registration/Incorporation

  • Ministry of Education Certificate

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

8. Trusts

  • Trust Deeds filed with the Ministry of Lands

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Proof of Address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Photo of ID (Front and Back)

  • Current Passport Photo/Selfie

Foreign Trustees

  • Valid Mobile Number

  • Email Address

  • Notarized Foreign Passport

  • Notarized Foreign PIN/Boya CRS Form

  • Clear Selfie/Passport Photo

  • W9 Form (if US National)

  • Notarized proof of address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, recent rent invoice, or valid business permit)

Submitting all the required documents enables businesses to effortlessly open a DTB bank account linked to their Boya wallet, ensuring secure and efficient deposit transfers.

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