Requests for information (RFI) can have one of three levels, which indicate the required information that must be passed to satisfy the RFI. The levels vary depending on if the sender is an individual or a business.
The following sections outline the requirements for each level if the sender is an individual (natural person).
Level 1 requires the following information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
ADDRESS | Individual's full address |
NAME | Individual's full name |
DATE_OF_BIRTH | Individual's date of birth |
NATIONAL_IDENTIFICATION_NUMBER | Unique government-issued ID (tax ID, national ID, or other) |
SOURCE_OF_FUNDS | Source of funds for transactions |
METHOD_OF_VERIFICATION | The method of verification (electronic, by document, or other) |
Level 2 requires all of the information required for level 1, plus the following information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
NATIONALITY | Nationality of the individual |
EMAIL | Contact email address |
PHONE | Primary phone number |
OCCUPATION | Employment or professional activity |
Level 3 requires all the information required for levels 1 and 2, plus the following information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
ID_DOC_TYPE | Type of ID provided (passport, national ID, or others) |
ID_DOCUMENT | Copy of the provided ID |
PROOF_OF_ADDRESS | Utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement |
ADDITIONAL_DOCS | Any additional documents for enhanced due diligence |
The following sections outline the requirements for each level if the sender is a business.
Level 1 requires the following information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
NAME | Legal registered name of the business |
TRADE_NAME | Doing Business As (DBA) or trade name |
NATIONAL_IDENTIFICATION_NUMBER | Business identification number (tax ID) |
DATE_OF_FORMATION | Date of company formation |
COUNTRY_OF_FORMATION | Country where the entity was formed |
ENTITY_TYPE | Business structure (LLC, corporation, partnership, others) |
INDUSTRY_TYPE | Classification of business activity |
ADDRESS | Registered place of business |
METHOD_OF_VERIFICATION | The method of verification |
SOURCE_OF_FUNDS | Business funding sources |
Level 2 requires all of the information required for level 1, plus the following information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
AUTHORIZED_SIGNATORIES | List of individuals with signature authorization |
BENEFICIARY_OWNERSHIP | Whether any individuals or entities have significant ownership (directly or indirectly own >= 25%) of the company |
BENEFICIARY_OWNERS | List of individuals with significant ownership (directly or indirectly owning >= 25%) of the company |
INTERMEDIARY_BENEFICIARY_OWNERS | List of intermediary beneficiary owners with significant ownership (directly or indirectly own >= 25%) of the company |
WEBSITE | Business website URL |
EMAIL | Business contact email |
PHONE | Business contact phone number |
Level 3 requires all the information required for levels 1 and 2, plus the following information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
FORMATION_DOCUMENT | Articles of incorporation or certificate of formation |
PROOF_OF_ADDRESS | Utility bill, lease agreement, or bank statement |
ORG_STRUCTURE | Document of the organization structure of the business |
INVOICE | Underlying invoice for the payment |
BENEFICIAL_OWNERS_IDENTITY_DOCUMENTS | Beneficial owners ID documents |
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