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How to open an account with us?
Should you wish to invest and trade on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, we invite you to open an account with AXYS by following a few simple steps detailed below:

Opening an account for:

Individuals   Corporate Entities
Joint Account   Institutions
(eg Société/Trust/Partnership)
Minor Account   Estates aka 'Succession'

Individual Client Registration Requirements

The Document checklist for opening a Central Depository and Settlement (CDS) trading account with AXYS Stockbroking Ltd (ASL) is as follows:
Required Forms   Optional Forms
 
1. CDS A/C Opening (CDS2) CDS A/C Opening (CDS2)
2. Reg. form for Individuals Reg. form for Individuals
 
1. Indemnity Agreement Indemnity Agreement
2. CDS Authorisation CDS Authorisation
 
 
Modus operadi for the forms:
  1. Electronically fill then “Print” form to sign; then send us the duly filled and signed forms together with the certified documents.
    Alternatively,
  2. If you intend to drop by offices to produce the original documents, you may "Submit" the form by email, which you may then sign at our premises.
 
 
Required Proofs   Acceptable Certification Time Sensitiveness   Inacceptable Certification
 
  1. Identification
  
  1. Identity Card; or
    (Only for Mauritians)
  2. Passport
Original or Certified Copy
Expiry < 180 days
    
  1. Residence
  
  1. Utility Bill; or
    (CWA / CEB / MT)
  2. Bank A/C or CC Statement; or
  3. Bank Letter of Reference
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address & Cellphone bill
  1. Change of Name
    (If applicable)
  
  1. Court Affidavit; or
  2. Certificate of Change of Name
Original or Certified Copy
      
 
Copies are certifiable by: Lawyers or members of the judiciary, notary, actuary, senior civil servant, accountant, director or company secretary of a regulated financial institution.

Corporate Client Registration Requirements

The Document checklist for opening a Central Depository and Settlement (CDS) trading account with AXYS Stockbroking Ltd (ASL) is as follows:
 
Required Forms   Optional Forms
 
1. CDS A/C Opening (CDS2) CDS A/C Opening (CDS2)
2. Reg. form for Institutions Reg. form for Institutions
3. Reg. form for Inst. Annex
(Use for list of principals) 		Reg. form for Inst. Annex
 
1. Indemnity Agreement Indemnity Agreement
2. CDS Authorisation CDS Authorisation
3. Sample Board Resolution Sample Board Resolution
 
 
Modus operadi for the forms:
  1. Electronically fill then “Print” form to sign; then send us the duly filled and signed forms together with the certified documents.
    Alternatively,
  2. If you intend to drop by offices to produce the original documents, you may "Submit" the form by email, which you may then sign at our premises.
 
 
Required Proofs   Acceptable Certification Time Sensitiveness   Inacceptable Certification
 
  1. Existence
  
  1. Certificate of Incorporation;
    and
  2. BRN Card; and
    (Only for Local Companies)
  3. Certificate of Change of Name
    (If applicable)
Original or Certified Copy
      
  1. Place of Business
  
  1. Bank Letter of Reference
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address
  1. Financial Standing
  
  1. Audited Financial Statement (Latest)
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 1 year
    
  1. Authorisation to act on behalf of institution
  
  1. Board Resolution; and
  2. Company Constitution; or
  3. If no constitution, a letter certifying governance under Companies Act 2001 (Only for Local Companies)
Original or Certified Copy
      
  1. ID of Principals & Authorised signatories
  
  1. List of ALL Controlling Share-holders (≥20% Direct or Indirect Ownership) & Directors; and
  2. Proof of ID & Residence for each principal as per §E.i above
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address
 
Copies are certifiable by: Lawyers or members of the judiciary, notary, actuary, senior civil servant, accountant, director or company secretary of a regulated financial institution.

Joint Account Registration Requirements

The Document checklist for opening a Central Depository and Settlement (CDS) trading account with AXYS Stockbroking Ltd (ASL) is as follows:
 
Required Forms   Optional Forms
 
1. CDS A/C Opening (CDS2) CDS A/C Opening (CDS2)
2. Reg. form for Joint A/C Reg. form for Joint A/C
3. Reg. form for Individuals
(One per applicant) 		Reg. form for Individuals
 
1. Indemnity Agreement Indemnity Agreement
2. CDS Authorisation CDS Authorisation
 
 
Modus operadi for the forms:
  1. Electronically fill then “Print” form to sign; then send us the duly filled and signed forms together with the certified documents.
    Alternatively,
  2. If you intend to drop by offices to produce the original documents, you may "Submit" the form by email, which you may then sign at our premises.
 
 
Required Proofs   Acceptable Certification Time Sensitiveness   Inacceptable Certification
 
  1. Identification
  
  1. Identity Card; or
    (Only for Mauritians)
  2. Passport
Original or Certified Copy
Expiry < 180 days
    
  1. Residence
  
  1. Utility Bill; or
    (CWA / CEB / MT)
  2. Bank A/C or CC Statement; or
  3. Bank Letter of Reference
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address & Cellphone bill
  1. Change of Name
    (If applicable)
  
  1. Court Affidavit; or
  2. Certificate of Change of Name
Original or Certified Copy
      
 
Copies are certifiable by: Lawyers or members of the judiciary, notary, actuary, senior civil servant, accountant, director or company secretary of a regulated financial institution.

Institutional Client Registration Requirements

The Document checklist for opening a Central Depository and Settlement (CDS) trading account with AXYS Stockbroking Ltd (ASL) is as follows:
 
Required Forms   Optional Forms
 
1. CDS A/C Opening (CDS2) CDS A/C Opening (CDS2)
2. Reg. form for Institutions Reg. form for Institutions
3. Reg. form for Inst. Annex
(Use for list of principals) 		Reg. form for Inst. Annex
 
1. Indemnity Agreement Indemnity Agreement
2. CDS Authorisation CDS Authorisation
3. Sample Gov. Resolution Sample Gov. Resolution
 
 
Modus operadi for the forms:
  1. Electronically fill then “Print” form to sign; then send us the duly filled and signed forms together with the certified documents.
    Alternatively,
  2. If you intend to drop by offices to produce the original documents, you may "Submit" the form by email, which you may then sign at our premises.
 
 
Required Proofs   Acceptable Certification Time Sensitiveness   Inacceptable Certification
 
  1. Existence and autho-risation to act on behalf of institution
  
  1. Constitution (Acte de Société; Trust/Partnership or other types of Deeds); and
  2. Resolution from governing committee
Original or Certified Copy
      
  1. Institution domicile
    (If applicable)
  
  1. Bank Letter of Reference
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address
  1. Financial Standing
  
  1. Audited Financial State-ments (latest); or
  2. Bank Statement
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 1 year

Preceding 6 months
    
  1. ID of Principals & Authorised signatories
  
  1. List of ALL Principals (Partners, Trustees, Members, Beneficiaries); and
  2. Proof of ID & Residence for each principal as per §D.i above
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address
 
Copies are certifiable by: Lawyers or members of the judiciary, notary, actuary, senior civil servant, accountant, director or company secretary of a regulated financial institution.

Minor Account Registration Requirements

The Document checklist for opening a Central Depository and Settlement (CDS) trading account with AXYS Stockbroking Ltd (ASL) is as follows:
 
Required Forms   Optional Forms
 
1. CDS A/C Opening (CDS2) CDS A/C Opening (CDS2)
2. Reg. form for Minor A/C Reg. form for Minor A/C
3. Reg. form for Individuals
(One per parent/guardian)		 Reg. form for Individuals
 
1. Indemnity Agreement Indemnity Agreement
2. CDS Authorisation CDS Authorisation
 
 
Modus operadi for the forms:
  1. Electronically fill then “Print” form to sign; then send us the duly filled and signed forms together with the certified documents.
    Alternatively,
  2. If you intend to drop by offices to produce the original documents, you may "Submit" the form by email, which you may then sign at our premises.
 
 
Required Proofs   Acceptable Certification Time Sensitiveness   Inacceptable Certification
 
  1. Identification
    (For minor and per parent/guardian)
  
  1. Birth Certificate
    (Only for Mauritian Minor)
  2. Identity Card; or
    (Only for Mauritians)
  3. Passport
Original or Certified Copy
Expiry < 180 days
    
  1. Residence
    (For parent/guardian)
  
  1. Utility Bill; or
    (CWA / CEB / MT)
  2. Bank A/C or CC Statement; or
  3. Bank Letter of Reference
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address & Cellphone bill
  1. Change of Name
    (If applicable)
  
  1. Court Affidavit; or
  2. Certificate of Change of Name
Original or Certified Copy
      
 
Copies are certifiable by: Lawyers or members of the judiciary, notary, actuary, senior civil servant, accountant, director or company secretary of a regulated financial institution.

Client Registration Requirements (Estate)

The Document checklist for opening a Central Depository and Settlement (CDS) trading account with AXYS Stockbroking Ltd (ASL) is as follows:
 
Required Forms   Optional Forms
 
1. CDS A/C Opening (CDS2) CDS A/C Opening (CDS2)
2. Reg. form for Institutions Reg. form for Institutions
3. Reg. form for Inst. Annex
(Use for list of heirs) 		Reg. form for Inst. Annex
 
1. Indemnity Agreement Indemnity Agreement
2. CDS Authorisation CDS Authorisation
3. Sample Proxy Sample Proxy
 
 
 
Modus operadi for the forms:
  1. Electronically fill then “Print” form to sign; then send us the duly filled and signed forms together with the certified documents.
    Alternatively,
  2. If you intend to drop by offices to produce the original documents, you may "Submit" the form by email, which you may then sign at our premises.
 
 
Required Proofs   Acceptable Certification Time Sensitiveness   Inacceptable Certification
 
  1. Existence of Estate and the heirs
  
  1. Death Certificate; and
  2. Court Affidavit;
Original or Certified Copy
      
  1. ID of heirs
  
  1. List of ALL Heirs; and
  2. Proof of ID & Residence for each heir
Original or Certified Copy
Not older than 90 days
  
P.O. Box Address
  1. Proxy
  
  1. Duly signed Proxy form
Original or Certified Copy
      
 
Copies are certifiable by: Lawyers or members of the judiciary, notary, actuary, senior civil servant, accountant, director or company secretary of a regulated financial institution.

In accordance with the Codes of Practice issued by the FSC, all clients willing to open a CDS Account will be asked to remit identification documents as specified above.

Should you require additional information or assistance, or should you wish to learn more please contact us directly.
 
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