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Document Types

This reference guide provides details about the document types supported by the azakaw API for document uploads.

Overview

When uploading documents using the Documents Upload API, you need to specify the document type using the documentTypeId field. This guide lists all supported document types and their specific usage contexts.

Document Type Categories

Document types are organized into several categories based on their purpose:

  1. Identity Documents - For personal identification and verification
  2. Financial Documents - For financial verification and compliance
  3. Tax Documents - For tax compliance and reporting
  4. Corporate Documents - For corporate verification and compliance
  5. Agreements & Forms - For legal agreements and formal documentation
  6. Compliance Documents - For regulatory compliance and screening
  7. Other Documents - For various additional documentation needs

Identity Documents

Document Type IDDescriptionMRZ Code SupportUsage Context
PassportPassport documentYesFor identity verification of individuals
UserImageUser's photoYesFor identity verification and comparison with other ID documents
IdCardFrontFront side of an ID cardYesFor identity verification of individuals
IdCardBackBack side of an ID cardYesFor identity verification of individuals
IdCardFrontAndBackCombined front and back of ID cardNoFor identity verification when submitting as a single document
LivenessLiveness verification imageNoFor confirming the person is physically present during verification
FaceImageFromIdExtracted face image from IDNoFor automated comparison with liveness or other images
IdentificationDocumentGeneric identification documentNoFor alternative identification documents

Financial Documents

Document Type IDDescriptionUsage Context
SourceOfFundsEvidence of source of fundsFor AML compliance and due diligence
SourceOfWealthEvidence of source of wealthFor AML compliance and wealth verification
NetWorthSupportingDocumentSupporting documents for net worthFor verifying declared net worth for financial qualification
BankDetailsBank account informationFor payment and transaction details
BankAuthorizationFormBank authorizationFor payment processing authorization
FinancialStatementsFinancial statementsFor financial standing verification
ContractNoteContract note for transactionsFor transaction documentation
InvestorReportsInvestor reporting documentsFor investment documentation

Tax Documents

Document Type IDDescriptionUsage Context
W8BENW-8BEN formFor non-US individuals claiming tax treaty benefits
W9W-9 formFor US persons providing TIN certification
W8BENEW-8BEN-E formFor non-US entities claiming tax treaty benefits
W8IMYW-8IMY formFor intermediaries in tax withholding and reporting
W8BENFormAlternative W-8BEN formFor non-US individuals (alternative format)
W9FormAlternative W-9 formFor US persons (alternative format)
W8IMYFormAlternative W-8IMY formFor intermediaries (alternative format)
CrsDocumentCommon Reporting Standard documentFor CRS compliance
CommonReportingStandardDocumentCRS documentationFor CRS compliance (alternative format)
AEOIFormAutomatic Exchange of Information formFor international tax compliance
IndividualSelfCertificationFormIndividual tax self-certificationFor tax residence self-certification by individuals
LegalSelfCertificationFormLegal entity tax self-certificationFor tax residence self-certification by legal entities
FfiOwnerReportingStatementFFI owner reporting statementFor FATCA compliance by foreign financial institutions

Corporate Documents

Document Type IDDescriptionUsage Context
CompanyLicenseCompany license documentFor verifying company registration and authorization
ConstitutionalDocumentConstitutional documentFor verifying company formation and structure
EvidenceOfOwnerShipEvidence of ownershipFor verifying beneficial ownership
RegulatedSupportingDocumentRegulated entity proofFor regulated financial institutions
ListedSupportingDocumentListed company proofFor publicly listed companies
GovernmentSupportingDocumentGovernment entity proofFor government entities
SupernationalSupportingDocumentSupernational organization proofFor supranational organizations
CompanySupportingDocumentCompany documentationFor standard companies
InstitutionalInvestorSupportingDocumentInstitutional investor proofFor institutional investors
TrustSupportingDocumentTrust documentationFor trust entities
InvestmentVehicleSupportingDocumentInvestment vehicle proofFor investment vehicles
FamilyOfficeSupportingDocumentFamily office proofFor family offices
LicenseDocumentBusiness licenseFor verifying business authorization

Agreements & Forms

Document Type IDDescriptionUsage Context
ClientAcceptanceClient acceptance documentFor documenting client acceptance of terms
ClientAgreementClient agreementFor contractual agreements with clients
PowerofAttorneyPower of attorneyFor legal authorization to act on behalf of others
MurabahaAgreementMurabaha agreementFor Islamic finance transactions
SubscriptionAgreementSubscription agreementFor investment subscriptions
ExecutionPageExecution pageFor signed execution pages of agreements
ClientQuestionnaireClient questionnaireFor client information collection
ClientClassificationFormClient classification formFor regulatory client categorization
SignedDocumentGeneric signed documentFor any signed document that doesn't fit other categories
NoticeOfExemptOfferingOfSecuritieNotice of exempt offering of securitiesFor exempt securities offerings
CreditAuthorizationFormCredit authorization formFor credit checks authorization
EscrowEscrow documentationFor escrow arrangements

Compliance Documents

Document Type IDDescriptionUsage Context
ProofofAddressProof of addressFor verifying residential address
UtilityBillUtility billFor verifying residential address
RMFileNoteRelationship Manager file noteFor internal compliance documentation
MediaSearchesMedia search resultsFor adverse media screening
WorldChecksWorld-check screening resultsFor sanctions and PEP screening
ChecklistCompliance checklistFor procedural compliance verification
ClientRiskAssessmentClient risk assessmentFor documenting risk assessment outcomes
PEPRegisterPolitically Exposed Person registerFor PEP documentation
ReferencesReference documentsFor client references
PersonalDeclarationPersonal declarationFor self-declaration of various factors
TestimonyTestimony documentFor testimonial evidence
BulkScreeningDocumentBulk screening resultsFor batch screening processes

Other Documents

Document Type IDDescriptionUsage Context
AppLogoApplication logoFor branding elements
CorrespondencesGeneral correspondenceFor communication records
EmailCorrespondenceEmail correspondenceFor email communication records
LetterCorrespondenceLetter correspondenceFor letter communication records
OtherOther document typeFor documents not fitting other categories
NANot applicableDefault value when document type is not specified

Notes

  • Documents with MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) support may undergo automated data extraction.
  • Certain document types may trigger specific verification processes or compliance checks.
  • Always use the appropriate document type ID to ensure proper processing and compliance with regulatory requirements.