Yes,

non-residents are required to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) when establishing a business relationship or conducting transactions with South African financial institutions, attorneys, or estate agents.

Banks and other "accountable institutions" must verify your identity and residential address to prevent financial crimes like money laundering.

Required Documents for Non-Residents

If you do not reside in South Africa, you typically need to provide the following:

Proof of Identity: A certified copy of your valid foreign passport.
Proof of Residential Address: A utility bill, bank statement, or official government letter (less than three months old) from your home country.
- Translation: Documents not in English must be professionally translated.
- Certification: Foreign documents often require notarization or an apostille to be accepted.
Proof of Funds: Documentation showing the source of the capital for your transaction (e.g., investment statements).
Tax Information: Your tax registration number from your country of residence. If you have a South African tax number, you must provide that as well.
Bank Details: A bank statement or cancelled check (less than three months old) confirming your foreign banking details.

When is FICA Required?

FICA compliance is mandatory for non-residents in scenarios such as:

Banking: Opening or maintaining any South African bank account.
Property: Buying or selling real estate in South Africa.
Money Transfers: Sending or receiving cross-border payments exceeding R20,000.
Business: Conducting business activities or owning a company within the country.

Failure to provide these documents can result in your South African accounts being frozen or transactions being blocked.

Are you planning to open a bank account or purchase property? This can help determine if you need additional specific permits like a work or residency visa.

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