B-BBEE Affidavit

B-BBEE Affidavit South Africa

A client asks for your B-BBEE certificate. A tender document asks for proof of your B-BBEE status. A supplier onboarding form will not move forward without confirmation.

For many small South African businesses, the document needed is not a formal B-BBEE certificate from a verification agency. It is a B-BBEE affidavit.

A B-BBEE affidavit is commonly used by qualifying Exempt Micro Enterprises to confirm ownership, turnover, and B-BBEE status.

Express Shelf Company helps South African businesses prepare B-BBEE affidavits where they qualify, so the document is ready for tenders, supplier registrations, corporate clients, and business compliance packs.

What Is a B-BBEE Affidavit?

A B-BBEE affidavit is a sworn declaration that confirms the company’s B-BBEE status.

For qualifying small businesses, it can be used instead of a formal B-BBEE certificate from a verification agency.

A B-BBEE affidavit normally confirms:

• The company name and registration details
• The company’s turnover category
• The ownership structure of the business
• The B-BBEE level claimed
• The director or authorised person making the declaration
• That the information is sworn as true and correct

The affidavit is only suitable where the company qualifies. Larger businesses or companies above the relevant turnover threshold may need a formal B-BBEE verification certificate instead.

When You Need a B-BBEE Affidavit

You may need a B-BBEE affidavit when another party asks for proof of your B-BBEE status.

You may need this service if:

• You are applying for a tender
• You are registering as a supplier
• A corporate client asks for B-BBEE proof
• You are completing a vendor onboarding pack
• You are applying for CSD or tender-related opportunities
• You need a compliance document for your business profile
• You recently registered or bought a company and need the document in place

A B-BBEE affidavit helps show where your company fits within the B-BBEE framework.

What Is Included With the B-BBEE Affidavit Service?

Express Shelf Company helps prepare your B-BBEE affidavit where your company qualifies.

Includes:

• Review of company registration details
• Confirmation of the company information required for the affidavit
• Ownership and director information captured
• Turnover category confirmed
• B-BBEE affidavit prepared
• Guidance on when an affidavit is suitable
• Guidance on when a formal B-BBEE certificate may be required
• Final affidavit returned for use in tender or supplier processes

How It Works

We have made this as effortless as possible. The affidavit process is handled clearly from start to finish.

Step 1: Tell Us About the Company

A short conversation helps us confirm your company details, ownership structure, turnover category, and what the affidavit is needed for.

Step 2: We Confirm Whether an Affidavit Is Suitable

Express Shelf Company checks whether the company appears to fall within the affidavit route or whether a formal B-BBEE certificate may be needed.

Step 3: We Prepare the Affidavit

The B-BBEE affidavit is prepared using the company details, ownership information, and turnover category provided.

Step 4: You Use It for Compliance

Once completed, the affidavit can be used for supplier onboarding, tender submissions, client requests, CSD support, and related business compliance documents.

Why Use Express Shelf Company for a B-BBEE Affidavit?

A B-BBEE affidavit looks simple, but the details still need to match the company.

If the company name, registration number, ownership details, or turnover category is wrong, the document can be rejected by a tender authority, supplier portal, or corporate client.

Express Shelf Company gives you:

• B-BBEE affidavit prepared with the correct company details
• Clear guidance on whether an affidavit is the right document
• Support for company registration and shelf company clients
• Alignment with tender, CSD, and supplier onboarding requirements
• Practical help where a formal B-BBEE certificate may be needed instead

The document is prepared properly. Your compliance file moves forward. That is the difference.

What Is the Difference Between a B-BBEE Affidavit and a B-BBEE Certificate?

A B-BBEE affidavit is a sworn declaration used by qualifying small businesses.

A B-BBEE certificate is issued by a verification agency and is usually required for larger businesses or companies that do not qualify for the affidavit route.

Who Can Use a B-BBEE Affidavit?

A qualifying Exempt Micro Enterprise can often use a B-BBEE affidavit, depending on turnover, ownership, and the requirements of the party requesting the document.

Do I Need a B-BBEE Affidavit for Tenders?

Many tenders ask for proof of B-BBEE status.

For qualifying companies, a B-BBEE affidavit may be accepted. Some tenders may still require specific documentation, so the tender requirements should always be checked.

Can a New Company Get a B-BBEE Affidavit?

Yes, where the company qualifies and the required information is available.

Many new company and shelf company packages include a B-BBEE affidavit where the company qualifies.

Does a Shelf Company Qualify for B-BBEE?

A shelf company can qualify based on its ownership, control, and turnover position.

Company age does not automatically determine B-BBEE status.

How Long Is a B-BBEE Affidavit Valid?

A B-BBEE affidavit is generally used for a specific compliance period, and many clients, tenders, or supplier portals will expect a current affidavit.

What If My Company Does Not Qualify for an Affidavit?

If your company does not qualify for the affidavit route, you may need a formal B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited verification agency.