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What documents do I need to prove my business' source of funds?

When you create or use your Wise Business account, we may ask you to prove where your business gets its money. We do this to comply with financial regulations and keep your account safe.

You may need to provide proof of funds when you:

  • Open your business account

  • Make an unusually large transfer compared to your normal activity

  • Send or receive large amounts over a short period

What information must my documents show?

Every document you upload must be clear, unedited, and high-quality. Make sure your document shows:

  • Your business name

  • The issue date

  • Income or transaction amounts matching your account activity

  • Signatures or official stamps, where applicable

What documents are accepted for each funding type?

Depending on how your business is funded, upload the corresponding documents listed below:

Revenue

  • Bank statements from the last 6 months

  • Service agreements from the last 6 months

  • Audited annual statements from the last 12 months

We might also ask you to upload invoices from the last 6 months along with you bank statements in some cases.

Business loan

Your documents can't be older than 12 months. You can upload:

  • Loan agreements

Funding and shareholder investments

Your documents can't be older than 12 months. You can upload:

  • Equity agreements

  • Subscription agreements

Investments

Your documents can't be older than 12 months. You can upload:

  • Share sale certificates

  • Asset sale agreements

Grants

Your documents can't be older than 12 months. You can upload:

  • Grant award letters

Donations

Your documents can't be older than 12 months. You can upload:

  • Donation receipts

  • Tax receipts

Other 

  • Bank statements or invoices from the last 6 months

  • Annual statements from the last year

  • Gift letters and confirmation letters

What are the file upload requirements?

  • Accepted formats: PDF, JPEG, or PNG.

  • File size limit: Maximum 10MB per file.

  • Upload limit: Up to 10 files per review.

  • Unacceptable uploads: We cannot accept password-protected files, cropped/redacted documents, or photos of computer/phone screens.

Note: If you have multiple pages or files exceeding 10MB, split the pages into separate files and use the + icon in the upload tool to upload them individually.

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