Controlled sourcing · Document-led trade
SOUQ OREMineral Assets · East Africa
Compliance officer securely reviewing buyer qualification documents

KYC, AML & BUYER VETTING

KYC, AML and buyer vetting for mineral trade

Every new engagement begins with risk-based verification of the company, beneficial ownership, purchase mandate and source of funds.

01

Corporate identity

Registration documents, business address, trading activity and operating jurisdiction.

02

Beneficial ownership

Identification of the individuals who ultimately own or control the legal entity.

03

Sanctions & PEP screening

Entity and principal checks against applicable sanctions lists and politically exposed person indicators.

04

Source of funds

Review of the expected payment path, remitting bank and transaction funding source.

05

Purchase mandate

Commodity, volume, destination, timing and signatory authority are established.

06

Risk decision

Approve, request enhanced evidence, pause or decline the relationship based on findings.

What a qualified buyer provides

  • Current incorporation record
  • Ownership and beneficial-owner structure
  • Authorized signatory identity
  • Clear purchase mandate
  • Bank reference when requested

Verification is not automatic approval.

Higher-risk jurisdictions, ownership structures or payment patterns may require enhanced due diligence. Undeclared third-party payments are not accepted.

Start a qualified RFQ