# KYC/B + accreditation

In order to invest on the Credix platform, you will have to complete KYC (individuals) or KYB (entities) and accreditation. We work together with Securitize to perform the checks. Please have the following documents ready ([source](https://securitize-investor.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407775714071-What-documents-will-I-need-for-my-account-setup-)): 

## Documentation Requirements for an Individual Investor

Proof Of Identity

* Drivers License,
* Passport, or
* State Identification Card.

Proof of address

* Mortgage statement or tax return (Dependent on the results of your KYC check)

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">Please find a full guide to the KYC onboarding</mark> [<mark style="background-color:yellow;">here</mark>](https://securitize-investor.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4992979656599-Verifying-your-KYC-to-Trade-on-Securitize-Markets)

## Documentation Requirements for an Entity

* LLC
  * Certificate of formation
  * Articles of Organization
  * Operating Agreement
  * Members list and authorized signers list
  * Org Chart
* Fund
  * Certificate of formation
  * Private Placement Memorandum
  * Operating Agreement
  * List of Mangers
  * Evidence of EIN
  * Org Chart
* Corporation
  * Bylaws
  * Certificate of formation
  * Articles of corporation
  * Shareholders list and authorized signers list
  * Org Chart

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">Please find a full guide to the KYB onboarding</mark> [<mark style="background-color:yellow;">here</mark>](https://securitize-investor.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/5146562486423-Verifying-your-KYB-to-Trade-on-Securitize-Markets)

## Documentation Requirements for Accreditation

Accreditation Verification, you will need to provide proof of financial credentials in the form of Income verification method, such as taxpayer forms (W-2 or tax return for the past two years)

* Net worth accreditation method:
  * Recent statement from a financial institution
  * Results from a recent credit check > [Obtain Credit Report](https://www.annualcreditreport.com/)
* Professional License method:
  * Choose which FINRA certification you have and provide your CRD number

As an alternative to the above documents, you may provide a Third-Party Accredited Investor Verification letter from a licensed attorney or CPA. This must include language stating that the reviewer has taken reasonable steps to verify the investor's status.


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