Guide
What documents accreditation actually needs
Four documents underpin every application. The rest depends on who is applying — and most applications that come back do so over a format, not a figure.
Checked against SEBI’s framework and the agency’s own guidance on 23 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
The short answer
Four documents, whoever you are
Every application rests on the same four things: proof of who you are, a Chartered Accountant’s certificate of your net worth, proof of your income, and statements backing the assets you declare. Everything else on the lists below exists because of who is applying — an HUF names its Karta, a company names a signatory, a firm repeats the set for each partner.
- PAN and current KYC
- A Chartered Accountant's certificate of net worth, showing the financial-asset split
- Income proof — ITR acknowledgements or a CA-certified income statement
- Supporting statements for the assets declared
By applicant type
The exact list, per applicant
These are the documents our form asks for, shown at the longest certificate length. A 2-year certificate drops the lines marked as belonging to the year before.
An individual
The same list applies whether you live in India or abroad.
PAN card
A clear scan of the front of your PAN card, saved as a PDF.
Proof of address
Your passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden), showing the address you enter on this form.
Income tax return — last financial year
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return. If you have not filed it yet, file it first: the agency needs it.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year
On your CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, showing how much of your net worth is in financial assets. Give your CA the format.
Income tax return — the year before3-year certificate only
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return for the year before last.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before3-year certificate only
On your CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. Your CA can use the same format.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what you give is true. Download the format, sign and date it, and upload it as a PDF.
An HUF
Filed on the HUF’s own PAN, with the Karta named.
PAN card of the HUF
The HUF’s own PAN card (the fourth letter of the PAN is H).
HUF deed (if you have one)optional
Upload it if you have one — the agency may ask for it.
Photo ID of the Kartafor each person named
The Karta’s passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden).
Income tax return — last financial year (of the HUF)
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return. If it is not filed yet, file it first: the agency needs it.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year (of the HUF)
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, for the HUF, showing how much of its net worth is in financial assets.
Income tax return — the year before (of the HUF)3-year certificate only
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return for the year before last.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before (of the HUF)3-year certificate only
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. The CA can use the same format.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what is given is true. Download the format, have it signed by the Karta for the HUF, and upload it as a PDF.
A company
Filed by the company, with an authorised signatory named.
PAN card of the company
Its own PAN card.
Certificate of incorporation
Issued by the Registrar of Companies.
Letter authorising the signatory
On the letterhead, signed by a director, partner or trustee, naming the person who applies. Download the format.
PAN card of the authorised signatoryfor each person named
A clear scan of the authorised signatory’s own PAN card.
Photo ID of the authorised signatoryfor each person named
The authorised signatory’s passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden).
Audited financial statements — last financial yeareither this or the alternative
The audited balance sheet and profit and loss account, with the auditor’s report. You can upload a CA net-worth certificate instead — the agency accepts either.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year (of the entity)either this or the alternative
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, certifying the net worth (capital and free reserves, less losses). Give your CA the format. You can upload the audited financial statements instead — the agency accepts either.
Audited financial statements — the year before3-year certificate onlyeither this or the alternative
The audited statements for the year before last. You can upload a CA net-worth certificate instead — the agency accepts either.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before (of the entity)3-year certificate onlyeither this or the alternative
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. The CA can use the same format. You can upload the audited financial statements instead — the agency accepts either.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what is given is true. Download the format, have it printed on the letterhead and signed by the authorised signatory, and upload it as a PDF.
An LLP
Treated as a body corporate, with the LLP agreement added.
PAN card of the LLP
Its own PAN card.
LLP agreement
The registered LLP agreement, with any amendments.
Letter authorising the signatory
On the letterhead, signed by a director, partner or trustee, naming the person who applies. Download the format.
PAN card of the authorised signatoryfor each person named
A clear scan of the authorised signatory’s own PAN card.
Photo ID of the authorised signatoryfor each person named
The authorised signatory’s passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden).
Audited financial statements — last financial yeareither this or the alternative
The audited balance sheet and profit and loss account, with the auditor’s report. You can upload a CA net-worth certificate instead — the agency accepts either.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year (of the entity)either this or the alternative
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, certifying the net worth (capital and free reserves, less losses). Give your CA the format. You can upload the audited financial statements instead — the agency accepts either.
Audited financial statements — the year before3-year certificate onlyeither this or the alternative
The audited statements for the year before last. You can upload a CA net-worth certificate instead — the agency accepts either.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before (of the entity)3-year certificate onlyeither this or the alternative
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. The CA can use the same format. You can upload the audited financial statements instead — the agency accepts either.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what is given is true. Download the format, have it printed on the letterhead and signed by the authorised signatory, and upload it as a PDF.
A partnership firm
Each partner provides their own set.
PAN card of the firm
The firm’s own PAN card.
Partnership deed
The partnership deed, with any amendments that change the partners.
PAN card of this partnerfor each person named
A clear scan of the partner’s own PAN card.
Photo ID of this partnerfor each person named
The partner’s passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden).
Income tax return — last financial year (this partner)for each person named
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return. If it is not filed yet, file it first: the agency needs it.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year (this partner)for each person named
The partner’s own CA certificate, on the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, showing the financial assets.
Income tax return — the year before (this partner)3-year certificate onlyfor each person named
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return for the year before last.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before (this partner)3-year certificate onlyfor each person named
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. The CA can use the same format.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what is given is true. Download the format, have it printed on the firm’s letterhead and signed by a partner, and upload it as a PDF.
A family trust
Filed by the trust, with a trustee named.
PAN card of the trust
The trust’s own PAN card.
Registered trust deed
The registered deed of the family trust.
Letter authorising the signatory
On the letterhead, signed by a director, partner or trustee, naming the person who applies. Download the format.
Photo ID of the trustee who signsfor each person named
The trustee’s passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden).
Income tax return — last financial year (of the trust)
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return. If it is not filed yet, file it first: the agency needs it.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year (of the trust)
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, for the trust, showing how much of its net worth is in financial assets.
Income tax return — the year before (of the trust)3-year certificate only
The ITR-V acknowledgement or the full return for the year before last.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before (of the trust)3-year certificate only
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. The CA can use the same format.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what is given is true. Download the format, have it printed on the letterhead and signed by the trustee, and upload it as a PDF.
A trust other than a family trust
Judged on the trust’s net worth.
PAN card of the trust
Its own PAN card.
Registered trust deed
The registered deed of the trust.
Letter authorising the signatory
On the letterhead, signed by a director, partner or trustee, naming the person who applies. Download the format.
PAN card of the trustee who signsfor each person named
A clear scan of the trustee who signs’s own PAN card.
Photo ID of the trustee who signsfor each person named
The trustee who signs’s passport, driving licence, voter ID or masked Aadhaar (the first 8 digits hidden).
Audited financial statements — last financial yeareither this or the alternative
The audited balance sheet and profit and loss account, with the auditor’s report. You can upload a CA net-worth certificate instead — the agency accepts either.
CA net-worth certificate — last financial year (of the entity)either this or the alternative
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, dated within the last six months, certifying the net worth (capital and free reserves, less losses). Give your CA the format. You can upload the audited financial statements instead — the agency accepts either.
Audited financial statements — the year before3-year certificate onlyeither this or the alternative
The audited statements for the year before last. You can upload a CA net-worth certificate instead — the agency accepts either.
CA net-worth certificate — the year before (of the entity)3-year certificate onlyeither this or the alternative
On the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN, for the year before last. The CA can use the same format. You can upload the audited financial statements instead — the agency accepts either.
Signed undertaking
The agency’s declaration that what is given is true. Download the format, have it printed on the letterhead and signed by the authorised signatory, and upload it as a PDF.
Formats
What makes a document acceptable
Most applications that come back do so over the form of a document rather than the substance of the figures.
A name that does not match the PAN
The name on the application must match the name on the PAN card letter for letter, expanded initials and all. This is the most common reason an application is queried, and it costs days.
A certificate without a UDIN
A net-worth certificate has to be on the Chartered Accountant’s letterhead and carry a UDIN. A signed statement without one is not accepted.
Figures from the wrong year
Every figure belongs to a completed financial year, and the certificate and the ITR must agree. A certificate dated today that quotes today’s balance sheet does not evidence last year.
A statement that shows a total but not the split
The net worth tests look at how much sits in financial assets specifically, so the certificate has to show that split rather than one combined figure.
If you have no CA certificate
You can order one with the application
A net-worth certificate is the one document most people do not already have. You can use your own Chartered Accountant, or order one from our affiliate CA partners while you apply — prepared from the documents you have already uploaded, on the CA’s letterhead with a UDIN.
For a firm, one per partner
A partnership firm qualifies only if each partner does, so each partner needs their own certificate. That is the one cost on an application that multiplies with the number of people involved.
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