Who Must Complete the KYC Form?

Each person or entity connected to the transaction submits a separate form. Accordingly, please make sure that everyone below completes one. Purchasers and vendors, whether individuals or companies. Anyone acting on behalf of a purchaser or vendor, for example under a Power of Attorney. Beneficial owners standing behind a company or a trust. Politically exposed individuals, whether foreign, domestic or from an international organisation. Senior management of an entity client. Third-party payers, in other words anyone paying on someone else’s behalf.

How Long Does KYC for Conveyancing Take?

Most clients finish the form in 10 to 15 minutes. Afterwards, we review the submission, usually within one working day. However, complex structures such as trusts, offshore companies or politically exposed individuals take longer, because the Rules require enhanced due diligence. Therefore, please submit your KYC as early as possible, especially where an Option to Purchase deadline is approaching.

Why does my Singapore lawyer ask for source of funds?

Because the anti-money-laundering Rules require it for property transactions. In practice, we must understand where the purchase money comes from, whether from salary, savings, CPF, a bank loan or a family gift. Accordingly, please upload payslips, an IRAS Notice of Assessment, a CPF statement or a loan approval letter. Consequently, the review moves quickly and completion stays on track.

Do existing clients need to complete the KYC form again?

Not always. However, we must keep our records current, so we may ask you to refresh your details if your identity documents, address or funding source has changed. Furthermore, a new transaction type, such as a purchase through a company or a trust, usually calls for a fresh submission.

Can I complete the KYC form for my spouse or my parent?

No. Each individual must submit their own form, because the declarations are personal. Nevertheless, if you hold a Power of Attorney, you may submit as the person acting on their behalf, and you should also submit your own form in that capacity.

What happens if I do not complete the KYC?

Unfortunately, we cannot act for you. The Rules prohibit a Singapore law practice from proceeding without satisfactory client due diligence. Therefore, an incomplete KYC will delay or prevent your conveyancing matter, and you may risk breaching a contractual completion date.

Is the KYC form the same as engaging your firm?

No. KYC is the compliance step, whereas engagement happens separately. For a purchase or sale, please also submit the relevant online form, for instance our sale of property online form, and request a property quote. Afterwards, we confirm our appointment in writing.

Who can I contact about my KYC submission?

Please call +65 6338 1810 or email info@law.com.sg. Alternatively, visit us at 135 Middle Road #05-11, Bylands Building, Singapore 188975, from Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 6.00pm. We close between 1.00pm and 2.15pm, so please plan around that break.

CLIENT VERIFICATION

KYC for property and conveyancing

Complete your property KYC online when requested by Loh Eben Ong LLP. Know Your Client checks help us verify your identity, understand the transaction and review its funding before we act.

Have your identification and supporting documents ready. You can use Save and Continue Later if you need to pause.

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Your identity and role

A clear copy of your NRIC, FIN card or passport
Proof of residential address
Your role in the transaction and authority to act for someone else, where applicable

Follow the form instructions for separate submissions. Contact us if you are unsure which role to select.

Property and funding

Property address, transaction type and approximate price
Proposed option or completion date, if known
Relevant evidence of funds, such as payslips, tax assessments, CPF statements or a loan letter

The documents required depend on your role and how the transaction is funded.

Companies and trusts

ACRA business profile or equivalent entity records
Trust deed, where applicable
Details of authorised representatives, beneficial owners and other relevant persons

We may request further documents to understand the ownership and control of an entity or trust.

Complete your property KYC form

Work through the form and follow the questions for your role. Upload clear, complete documents and check your answers before making the declarations.

Submitting this form is part of client verification. It does not by itself engage the firm or confirm that we can act.

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 7

Step 2 — About You

Please tell us about yourself as the individual submitting this form. If you are submitting on behalf of an entity or a trust, you will provide entity/trust particulars on the next page.

Your full name*

As shown on your NRIC / FIN / passport. Include any alias.

Other names or aliases (if any)

Leave blank if none.

ID number*

Examples: S1234567A (NRIC), F1234567K (FIN), A12345678 (Passport).

ID type*

Type of ID number stated above.

Country that issued the ID*

Specify Country of your Identity document, eg. Singapore NRIC, or Australia Passport

Expiry date of ID (if applicable)

Required for Passport and FIN. Leave blank for NRIC.

Primary nationality*

Specify Country of your Identity document, eg. Singapore NRIC, or Australia Passport

Other nationalities (if any)

List any additional nationalities you hold.

Residency status*

Date of birth*

Country of birth*

Specify Country of your Identity document, eg. Singapore NRIC, or Australia Passport

Gender*

Marital status*

Occupation*

Employer (name)*

Where you currently work. If self-employed, write "Self-employed — [business name]".

Employer's principal country of operations*

Specify Country of your Identity document, eg. Singapore NRIC, or Australia Passport

Country of tax residency*

Specify Country of your Identity document, eg. Singapore NRIC, or Australia Passport

Email*

Mobile no.*

Singapore: +65 followed by 8 digits. Foreign: include your country code.

Residential address (current)*

Your current home address. Include country and postal code.

Are you the true Purchaser / Vendor (and not acting for someone else)?*

If not — the person you are acting for is*

Full name of that individual or entity

This individual or entity will be required to submit this KYC form as well.

Your authority to act

Authority to act is derived from*

Power of Attorney (POA)

Letter of Authority

Board / Partnership Resolution

Other

Name of the Purchaser / Vendor you are acting for*

This is to be completed by individual acting for Purchaser, BO or PEP (non-purchaser).

Step 3 — Politically Exposed Individual (PEI) Screening

A Politically Exposed Individual (PEI) is a person who is or has been entrusted with a prominent public function. This includes Foreign PEIs (e.g. heads of state, ministers, senior judicial / military officers in foreign countries), Domestic PEIs (e.g. the Singapore President, Cabinet Ministers, MPs, senior judges, senior officers in statutory boards / GLCs), and International-Organisation PEIs (e.g. senior officers in the UN, IMF, World Bank, FATF). Family members and close associates of PEIs are also relevant.

Please answer the four questions below honestly. The information helps us comply with the LP(PMLFT) Rules 2015 and is held in confidence.

Are you (now or in the past) a Foreign Politically Exposed Individual?*

Foreign PEI — describe the public function, jurisdiction and period of service*

Are you (now or in the past) a Domestic (Singapore) Politically Exposed Individual?*

Domestic PEI — describe the public function and period of service*

Are you (now or in the past) an International-Organisation PEI?*

International-Organisation PEI — name of organisation and function*

Are you a family member of any PEI (Foreign / Domestic / International-Organisation)?*

Family member = parent, step-parent, spouse, child, adopted/step-child, sibling, adopted/step-sibling.

Relationship to the PEI*

Family member of a foreign PEP

Parent/ step-parent

Spouse

Child/ adopted child/ step-child

Sibling/ adopted sibling/ step-sibling

Are you a close associate of any PEI?*

Close associate = a person socially or professionally close to a PEI, including partners outside the family unit, business partners, persons who act on / receive instructions from the PEI.

Nature of your association*

Close associate of a foreign PEP

a partner of the foreign PEP

a person accustomed or under an obligation, whether formal or informal, to act in accordance with the directions, instructions or wishes of the foreign PEP

a person whose directions, instructions or wishes the foreign PEP is accustomed or under an obligation, whether formal or informal, to act in accordance with

a person with whom the foreign PEP has an agreement or arrangement, whether oral or in writing and whether express or implied, to act together

Particulars of the PEI(s) you are connected to (one row per PEI)*

We will require the third-party PEP to independently submit this KYC form.

Full Name

Country

Prominent Public Function

Period of Service

Step 6 — Documents, Declaration and Signature

Please upload your supporting documents. You can upload multiple files at once. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX. Max 8 MB per file; up to 10 files. What documents are required?

For an individual: NRIC / FIN / Passport (both sides if applicable); proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, or HDB statement within the last 3 months).
For an entity: ACRA Business Profile dated within 30 days; constitution / M&AA; board resolution authorising the transaction.
For a trust: trust deed; any supplemental deeds.
For Source of Funds / Source of Wealth: payslips, IRAS Notice of Assessment, CPF statement, bank statements, completion statement of prior sale, Deed of Gift, etc.

Upload your supporting documents

You may upload multiple files in one go.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB.

Adverse media or pending matters — voluntary disclosure (if any)

Optional. Please disclose any pending criminal, regulatory, tax or sanctions matter, or any adverse news that mentions you, that may be relevant to LEO's KYC.

Contact for this submission

Who should we contact if we have follow-up questions on this submission?

Contact name*

Contact email*

Contact telephone*

Optional message

Anything else you would like us to know? (optional)

Declaration and Consent

Your signature*

Please SIGN using touchscreen devices, touch pads or mouse

About property KYC

Why do you need this information?

Singapore law practices have duties to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. Our checks include identifying clients and relevant beneficial owners, understanding the matter and reviewing funding information where required.

Do existing clients need to complete KYC again?

We may ask for updated details or documents for a new matter or where circumstances have changed. Having instructed us before does not remove the need to keep client information current.

What if someone else provides the money?

Tell us about the arrangement and the person providing the funds. We may need information about that person, their relationship to you and the source of the money.

Can someone help me complete the form?

You may ask for help with typing or uploading documents. Personal declarations must remain your own. If you are acting under a power of attorney or for an entity, select the appropriate role and provide evidence of your authority.

What if I cannot finish in one sitting?

Use Save and Continue Later and follow the instructions to retain your resume link. Keep that link private. Saving a draft is not the same as submitting the completed form.

What happens after submission?

We review your information and may ask for clarification, further documents or verification of originals. Please submit early and tell us about any deadline. Incomplete checks may delay or prevent us from acting.

Law Society guidance on client due diligence

Your personal information

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Need help with a question?

Contact us if a question does not fit your circumstances or you are unsure which documents to provide. For documents in another language, ask us about translation requirements.

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Fees and instructions

If you have not yet discussed the matter with us, request a quotation. Sale instructions can be submitted separately online.

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KYC for property and conveyancing

Your identity and role

Property and funding

Companies and trusts

Complete your property KYC form

Welcome to LEO KYC

Step 1 — Your Role and the Transaction

Step 2 — About You

Your authority to act

Step 3 — Politically Exposed Individual (PEI) Screening

Step 4 — Entity particulars (where applicable)

Step 4 — Legal arrangement (trust) particulars

Step 5 — Source of Funds and Source of Wealth

Step 5b — Share purchase of a company that owns property

Step 6 — Documents, Declaration and Signature

Contact for this submission

Optional message

Declaration and Consent

About property KYC

Why do you need this information?

Do existing clients need to complete KYC again?

What if someone else provides the money?

Can someone help me complete the form?

What if I cannot finish in one sitting?

What happens after submission?

Your personal information

Need help with a question?

Fees and instructions

Discuss your property matter

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