Who qualifies for a B-BBEE sworn affidavit instead of a certificate?

Businesses with an annual turnover of R50 million or less. An EME (R10 million or less) qualifies automatically. A QSE (R10 million to R50 million) qualifies by affidavit if it is at least 51 percent black-owned.

Is a sworn affidavit as good as a B-BBEE certificate?

For qualifying EMEs and QSEs, a sworn affidavit is sufficient proof of B-BBEE status. This is an affidavit preparation service, not a verification certificate and not the work of a verification agency.

Where do I sign my B-BBEE affidavit?

In front of any Commissioner of Oaths. Most police stations and banks do this free of charge. The affidavit is only valid once the deponent has signed it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths.

Do I have to give my ID number online?

No. The deponent ID number is optional. You can leave it blank and write it in by hand when you sign.

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B-BBEE Affidavit (EME/QSE)

For businesses with an annual turnover of R50 million or less, a sworn affidavit is sufficient proof of B-BBEE status. We prepare the standard EME/QSE affidavit with your company details, turnover band, and ownership percentages filled in, formatted and ready to sign in front of any Commissioner of Oaths (most police stations and banks do this free of charge). We also advise on how to legitimately improve your B-BBEE level (e.g. via black female ownership or management control changes) and set up an annual renewal watch so your affidavit never lapses.

Standard EME/QSE sworn affidavit template completed with your details
Correct turnover band and B-BBEE level wording
Advice on how to legitimately improve your B-BBEE level
Annual renewal reminder watch so you never miss an expiry
Signature and Commissioner of Oaths blocks ready for commissioning
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Your details

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Your email (we deliver your document here)

Your name (optional)

Registered company name

CIPC registration number

Business address

Annual turnover band

EME (R10m or less) qualifies automatically. QSE (R10m to R50m) qualifies by affidavit if at least 51 percent black-owned.

Black ownership percentage

Percentage of the business owned by black South Africans (0 to 100).

Black female ownership percentage

Full name of the person who will sign (deponent)

Usually a director or owner. They sign in front of the Commissioner of Oaths.

Deponent role in the business

Deponent ID number (optional)

You can leave this blank and write it in by hand when signing, if you prefer not to share it online.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a B-BBEE sworn affidavit instead of a certificate?: Businesses with an annual turnover of R50 million or less. An EME (R10 million or less) qualifies automatically. A QSE (R10 million to R50 million) qualifies by affidavit if it is at least 51 percent black-owned.
Is a sworn affidavit as good as a B-BBEE certificate?: For qualifying EMEs and QSEs, a sworn affidavit is sufficient proof of B-BBEE status. This is an affidavit preparation service, not a verification certificate and not the work of a verification agency.
Where do I sign my B-BBEE affidavit?: In front of any Commissioner of Oaths. Most police stations and banks do this free of charge. The affidavit is only valid once the deponent has signed it in front of a Commissioner of Oaths.
How long does it take to get my affidavit?: It is prepared and delivered to your email within minutes of payment, with a secure download link.
Do I have to give my ID number online?: No. The deponent ID number is optional. You can leave it blank and write it in by hand when you sign.