How to fill and Submit Self-Certification Forms in Nigeria Banks
Self-Certification Forms Filling in Nigeria Banks as ordered by FG – This is to inform the general public on the self-certification forms ordered to be filled by all Nigerians that has an account in Banks, Insurance Companies etc. Persons holding accounts in different financial institutions are required to complete and submit the form to their banks.
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Essence of Self-Certification Forms
The forms are required by the relevant financial institutions to carry out due diligence procedures in line with the Income Tax.
Categories of Self-Certification Form
The self-certification form is in 3 categories:
- Form for Entity
- For Controlling Person (Individuals having controlling interest in a legal person, trustee, etc)
- Form for individual
Note: The FG warned that failure to comply may include monetary penalty or inability to operate the account.
This update on Self-certificate forms was made known to the public through the Federal Government social media account on Thursday.
It stated, “This is to notify the general public that all account holders in Financial Institutions (Banks, Insurance Companies, etc) are required to obtain, complete and submit Self – Certification Forms to their respective Financial Institutions. Persons holding accounts in different financial institutions are required to complete & submit the form to each one of the institutions. The forms are required by the relevant financial institutions to carry out due diligence procedures in line with the Income Tax Regulations 2019.”
How to collect, fill and submit Self-Certification Forms
To complete your self-Certification form, kindly go to your bank and ask of self-certification form
Fill the form with your right details and submit it to the bank for upload
For more enquiries visit @firsNigeria website www.firs.gov.ng for more details.
Requirements to fill and submit self-certification form
- Full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- BVN
- Account Number
- Passport Photograph
- ID Card
When is the fill and submission of self-confirmation form starting in banks
It will start very soon… It is just made known to the public and banks will be instructed on how to go along with it very soon. We will update you as soon as it kicks off generally.
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