Unit Trusts - Legal Entities and Trusts

Before you start

This application form is for Legal Entities and Trusts. To make the process quick and smooth, please have the required information and documents ready before starting the form.

Important before investing

Please read the Terms and Conditions and the Investment Option Brochure before proceeding.

Cut-off times for receiving investment instructions are 11:00 for Money Market Funds and 13:00 for all other Funds. Instructions received after these times will be processed on the next business day.

Documents and information you will need

Entity registration documents: Certificate of incorporation / registration or trust deed.

Registered entity details: Registered name, trading name (if applicable), registration number, tax number and VAT number (if applicable).

Registered and operating address: Physical and postal address of the company / trust.

Authorised signatories / trustees: Details of all directors, trustees, partners, authorised representatives or persons holding 25% or more of voting rights.

Resolution or authority to invest: Board resolution or official authority confirming who may act on behalf of the entity.

KYC documents for all authorised persons: Certified copy of ID / Passport and proof of residential address.

Proof of banking details: Bank confirmation letter or bank statement less than 3 months old for the entity’s Botswana bank account.

Proof of deposit: Proof of payment for the investment (if already transferred).

Source of funds: Information confirming where the investment funds originate (for example business income, asset sale, investment proceeds, etc.).

Tax information: FATCA / CRS tax residency information. If the entity is connected to the United States, the relevant IRS forms (W-9 or W-8BEN-E) may be required.

Entity information

Investor Type

Close Corporation

Company

Foreign Company

Partnership

Trust

Other

Please specify(Required)

Investor

Registered Name(Required)

Trading Name

Registration Number

Income Tax Number

VAT Number

Tax Status(Required)

Exempt

Non-Exempt

Do you have a USA income tax number/ tax residency/ nationality?(Required)

Yes

No

US Tax Number (if applicable)

Country of residence for tax purposes(Required)

Physical Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Is postal address the same as physical address?(Required)

Yes

No

Postal Address (if different)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Telephone (W)(Required)

Telephone (H)

Cell phone

Email Address(Required)

Preferred Correspondence Method(Required)

E-Mail

Copy to Advisor (if applicable)

Contact Person

Title

Surname(Required)

First name (s)(Required)

Gender

Male

Female

Telephone (W)(Required)

Telephone (H)

Cellphone(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Interest Withholding Tax

Withholding tax will be deducted on distribution payments according to the Income tax legislation which is calculated according to the status of the investor being either Resident or Non-Resident to exempt investors are to consult with their tax advisors should they require information on the Withholding Tax legislation applicable to Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS).

Source Of Funds Invested

Please specify the source of funds (e.g. tax refund; investment/insurance pay out; passive income (rental, dividends, interest); venture capital; trust donor; savings; donations; trade/business; investment proceeds; sale of assets; etc.). The Manager reserves the right to request documentary proof e.g. income statement, bank statement.

Source of funds(Required)

Banking Details Of Investor

Name of Account Holder(Required)

Name of the Bank(Required)

Branch Name(Required)

Branch Code

Account Number(Required)

Account Type(Required)

Signature option(Required)

Sign digitally below

Upload signature

Digital Signature

Upload signature(Required)

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Bank Account Requirements

A bank confirmation letter or bank statement dated within the last 3 months must be attached as proof of banking details.

The account holder must have a Botswana bank account.
Debit orders and electronic collections will be deducted from this account.
The onus is on the investor to inform the Manager of any changes to the bank account details.
No payments will be made into third-party bank accounts or credit cards (i.e. payments will only be made to the bank account in the name of the registered investor).

Upload bank confirmation letter or bank statement less than 3 months(Required)

Max. file size: 25 MB.

Payment Details

Lump Sum

Please deposit your lump sum investment directly into one the following bank account:

BWP Deposits

Account Name:

FIRST LIGHT MM MANAG

Account Number:

9060003213752

Bank:

Stanbic Bank

Branch:

Fairground

Branch Code:

064967

Reference Number:

Client’s registered name

USD Deposits

Account Name:

FIRST LIGHT MM MANAG

Account Number:

9060006563053

Bank:

Stanbic Bank

Branch:

Fairground

Branch Code:

064967

Reference Number:

Client’s registered name

SWIFT Code:

SCBICBWGX

Please attach proof of transfer

Max. file size: 25 MB.

Debit Orders

Only complete this section if the debit order account details are different from the investor account details.

Account details different from the investor account?(Required)

No

Yes

If No, you can continue to the next step without completing the debit order banking details.

Full Name of Account Holder

Bank Name

Branch

Branch Code

Account Type

Signature option(Required)

Sign digitally below

Upload signature

Digital Signature

Upload signature(Required)

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Allowed formats: PNG, TIFF, JPG or PDF

Compulsory Foreign Tax Declaration and Self-Certification

As part of the Manager obligation to comply with the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), we require you to provide us with your tax information where applicable and will keep a record of such information. We will only disclose this information to the relevant tax authorities if and when required as per FATCA regulation.

If any of the information below about the Investor’s tax residence or FATCA/CRS classification changes in the future, please ensure that we are advised of these changes promptly.
If you have any questions about how to complete this form, please contact your tax advisor.

Are you a U.S. entity or, is your entity resident for tax purposes in the U.S.?

Yes

No

Please submit the following United States of America Internal Revenue Services (IRS) form: W-9 form.

Max. file size: 25 MB.

Please submit the following United States of America Internal Revenue Services form: W-8BEN-E form.

Max. file size: 25 MB.

Declarations and Undertakings

I/We declare (as an authorised signatory if applicable) that the information provided in this form is, to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, accurate and complete.

I/We undertake to advise the recipient promptly and provide an updated Self-Certification where any change in circumstance occurs which causes any of the information contained in this form to be incorrect.

Signature option(Required)

Sign digitally below

Upload signature

Authorised Signature

Upload signature(Required)

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Capacity in which declaration is made

Date

Add Another Authorised Person

Add

Signature option(Required)

Sign digitally below

Upload signature

Authorised Signature

Upload signature(Required)

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Capacity in which declaration is made

Date

Declaration and Confirmation

Full name of authorised person(Required)

Capacity in which declaration is made(Required)

Date(Required)

Terms and Conditions (click to expand)

Terms and Conditions

To be retained by investor

General

This application together with the relevant Supplemental Deeds governs the relationship between the investor, asset manager and Manager.
Any references to the singular shall include the plural.
All documents must be received before 11:00 (BW) for same-day pricing.
Redemptions must be submitted in writing and may take up to 48 hours.
Large redemptions require advance written notice.
Net asset value is calculated using forward pricing.
Units are bought and sold at NAV price.
The Manager may close portfolios at its discretion.
The Manager may terminate this contract with 30 days’ notice.
All information provided must be accurate and complete.
No indulgence constitutes a waiver of rights.
Trustee: Stanbic Bank, Gaborone, Botswana.

Fees

Fees are outlined in the Fund Fact Sheet.
Advisor fees may be negotiated within limits.
The annual management fee applies.
Additional advisor fees may apply.
Fees may be amended from time to time.
All fees exclude VAT.

Risk Warning

Collective Investment Undertakings should be considered medium to long-term investments. Values may go up or down and past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Important: By continuing, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions above.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions(Required)

I/We hereby confirm (as authorised signatory(ies), where applicable) that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete; that I/we am/are authorised to make this investment; that I/we have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions; and that the supporting documents uploaded form part of this application.

I/We further undertake to promptly advise the recipient and provide an updated Self-Certification should any change in circumstances occur that renders any information contained in this form incorrect.

Signature option(Required)

Sign digitally below

Upload signature

Upload signature(Required)

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Allowed formats: PNG, TIFF, JPG or PDF

Electronic Signature

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understood the declaration above and agree to be legally bound by it.

Unit Trust Investment Applications

Legal Entities and Trusts

Legal Entities and Trusts - Application Form

Before you start

Important before investing

Documents and information you will need

Entity information

Investor

Contact Person

Authorised Signatories / Trustees

Authorised Signatory / Trustee 1

Authorised Signatory / Trustee 2

Authorised Signatory / Trustee 3

Authorised Signatory / Trustee 4

I / We , the appointed Investment Advisor for this investment application declare that:

Investment Advisor Declaration

Interest Withholding Tax

Source Of Funds Invested

Banking Details Of Investor

Bank Account Requirements

Payment Details

Lump Sum

BWP Deposits

USD Deposits

Debit Orders

Investment Option Details

Special Fee Instructions

Compulsory Foreign Tax Declaration and Self-Certification

Declarations and Undertakings

Declaration and Confirmation