KYC Form Guidelines for Investors
KYC Form Guidelines for Investors
A. Important points
1. Self attested copy of PAN card is mandatory for all clients, including Promoters /Partners /Karta /Trustees and whole time directors and persons authorized to deal in securities
on behalf of company/firm/others.
2. Copies of all the documents submitted by the applicant should be self-attested and accompanied by originals for verification. In case the original of any document is not
produced for verification, then the copies should be properly attested by entities authorized for attesting the documents, as per the below mentioned list.
3. If any proof of identity or address is in a foreign language, then translation into English is required.
4. Name & address of the applicant mentioned on the KYC form, should match with the documentary proof submitted.
5. If correspondence & permanent address are different, then proofs for both have to be submitted.
6. Sole proprietor must make the application in his individual name & capacity.
7. For non-residents and foreign nationals, (allowed to trade subject to RBI and FEMA guidelines), copy of passport/PIO Card/OCI Card and overseas address proof is mandatory.
8. For foreign entities, CIN is optional; and in the absence of DIN no. for the directors, their passport copy should be given.
9. In case of Merchant Navy NRI's, Mariner's declaration or certified copy of CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) is to be submitted along with other statutory approvals
required for investment in commodities.
10. Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) are defined as individuals who are or have been entrusted with prominent public functions in a foreign country, e.g., Heads of States or of
Governments, senior politicians, senior Government/judicial/ military officers, senior executives of state owned corporations, important political party officials, etc.
F. In case of non-individuals, additional documents are to be collected from the non-individual entity, over and above the POI and POA, as mentioned below.
    Type of entity                     Documents required
     Corporate                         Copy of balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be submitted every year) | Copy of latest share holding pattern, including list of
                                       all those holding control, either directly or indirectly, in the company in terms of SEBI takeover regulations, duly certified by the company
                                       secretary/whole time director/MD (to be submitted every year) | Photograph, POI, POA, PAN and DIN numbers of whole time directors/
                                       two directors in charge of day to day operations | Photograph, POI, POA & PAN of individual promoters holding control either directly or
                                       indirectly | Copies of Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation | Copy of Board Resolution for the
                                       investment in commodity market | Copy of Board Resolution or declaration (on letterhead) naming the persons authorised to deal in the
                                       commodity derivatives on behalf of the company.
     Partnership firm                  Copy of balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be submitted every year) | Copy of registration/partnership deed. | Authorised
                                       signatories list with specimen signatures | Photograph and copies of POI, POA & PAN of the partners.
     Trust                             Copy of balance sheets for the last 2 financial years (to be submitted every year) | Copy of registration/trust deed. | List of trustees
                                       certified by managing trustees/CA| Photograph and copies of POI, POA & PAN of the trustees.
     HUF                               PAN of HUF | Deed of declaration of HUF & list of copartners | Bank statement/pass-book of HUF | Photograph, POI, POA & PAN of Karta
     Government bodies                 Self certification on letterhead | Authorised signatories list with specimen signatures
     Registered society                Copy of Registration Certificate under Societies Registration Act | List of Managing Committee Members | Committee resolution for
                                       persons authorised to act as authorised signatories with specimen signatures | True copy of society rules and bye laws certified by the
                                       Chairman/Secretary
G. Copy of cancelled cheque leaf/ pass book/bank statement specifying name of the constituent, MICR Code or/ and IFSC Code of the bank should be submitted.
H. Proof of income: A recent month salary slip/6-month bank statement/demat holding statement
I. Demat master or recent holding statement issued by DP bearing name of the client.
For Individuals:
a. Stock broker has an option of doing 'in-person' verification through web camera at the branch office of the stock broker/sub-broker's office.
For non-individuals:
a. Form need to be initialized by all the authorized signatories.
b. Copy of Board Resolution or declaration (on the letterhead) naming the persons authorized to deal in securities on behalf of company/others & their specimen signatures.
       2    Tariff Sheet                  Document detailing the rate/amount of brokerage and other charges               7
                                          levied on the client for trading on the commodity exchange(s).
            Rights and Obligations of     Document stating the Rights & Obligations of stock broker /trading
       3    Members, Authorized           member and client for trading on exchanges (including additional rights Annexure
            Persons and Clients           & obligations in case of internet/wireless technology based trading).
            Uniform Risk Disclosure       Document detailing risks associated with dealing in the commodity
       4    Document (RDD)                                                                                           Annexure
                                          market, including commodity options.
            Do’s and Don’ts for the       Document detailing do’s and dont’s for trading on exchange for
       5                                                                                                             Annexure
            Investors                     education of investors
      6     Policies and Procedures       Document describing significant policies and procedures of the Broker. Annexure
    VOLUNTARY AND OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS AS PROVIDED BY THE STOCK BROKER
       7    Annexure - N                  Disclosure information                                                          8
       8    Annexure - O                  Receipt of KYC, RDD, Rights & Obligations and Do’s and Don’t’s                  8
       9    Annexure - Q                  Letter of authority                                                             9
      10    Appendix - A                  Electronic Contract Note (ECN) declaration                                     10
      11    Annexure - P                  Additional Rights & Obligations                                            Annexure
                                                                                                                     Annexure
      12    Nomination Details            Collects details of any nomination made for the account                      1A
      Membership Details
      Name of the Trading Member : Zerodha Commodities Private Limited
      Exchange registration number : MCX - 46025 | NCDEX - 1138
      SEBI Registration number : INZ000038238
      Registered Office
      153/154, 4th Cross, Dollars Colony, 4th Phase, JP Nagar, Opp. Clarence Public School, Bangalore - 560078.
      Ph : 080-40402020
      Correspondence Address: Same as above
      Compliance Officer : Pankathi Jain, Phone No. & Email ID: 080-40402020, compliance@zerodha.com
      CEO : Nithin Kamath, Phone No. & Email ID: 080-40402020, ceo@zerodha.com
      For any grievance please contact Zerodha at the above address or email complaints@zerodha.com &
      Phone no. 91-8040402020.
    For any grievance/dispute please contact Zerodha at the above address, email ID or phone number.
    In case not satisfied with the response, please contact the concerned exchange at:
    1.MCX at grievance@mcxindia.com or Phone No.: 022-67318888
    2.NCDEX at askus@ncdex.com or Phone No.: 022-66406084.
    A. Identity details
                                                                                                                                                 Photograph
    1. Name (Same as ID Proof)                                                                                                                  Please affix your
                                                                                                                                              recent passport size
    1a. Maiden Name (If any)                                                                                                                    photograph and
    2. Father's/Spouse's Name                                                                                                                     sign across it
    2a. Mother's Name
                                                                                                                                                          F1
3a. Gender Male Female Transgender 3b. Marital Status Single Married Other 3c. DOB D D M M Y Y Y Y
    5a. PAN
    5b. Unique Identification Number (UID) / AADHAR
    6. Proof of Identity Submitted              Pan Card          Other (Please Specify) ____________________________________
    B. Contact Details
    Telephone (Office)                                                            Mobile No
    Telephone (Residence)                                                         Email ID
    C. Address details    Address Type:                 Residential          Business              Unspecified
     2. Residence/Correspondence Address
     Address
    D. DECLARATION
    I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and
    I undertake to inform you of any changes therein, immediately. In case any of the above information is found to be
    false or untrue or misleading or misrepresenting, I am aware that I may be held liable for it.
    I hereby consent to receiving information from Central KYC Registry through SMS/Email on the above registered                        F2           Client Signature
    number/email address
    Place :                                                                                                     Date : D       D    M     M     Y     Y     Y       Y
    FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
    In Person Verification (IPV) Details:
    Name of the Person who has done the IPV: __________________________________________________
    Designation: ____________________________________ Employee ID: __________________________
    Name of the Organization: Zerodha Commodities Pvt. Ltd.
    Date of the IPV:       D     D      M   M   Y   Y   Y     Y      Signature of the Person who has done the IPV                Seal/Stamp of the Intermediary
     4. Address in the jurisdiction details where applicant is resident outside India for tax purpose (if applicable)
     Address
E. Details of related person (In case of additional related persons, please fill below details)
      Addition of Related Person       Deletion of Related Person
KYC Number of Related Person (if available)
Related Person Type              Guardian of Minor         Assignee       Authorized Representative
Name
(If KYC number & name are provided, below details are optional)
Proof Of Identity Of Related Person
Identity Proof Submitted                                            Number
Expiry Date :        D D M M Y Y Y Y
G. Other details
Gross Annual Income Details (please specify): Income Range per annum
Below Rs 1 Lakh      1-5 Lakh              5-10 Lakh           10-25 Lakh                    25 Lakhs-1 Cr                >1 Cr
Or Net-worth as on ________________date___________________ (Net worth should not be older than 1year)
    Occupation
    Private Sector       Public Sector        Government Service          Business     Professional         Agriculturist         Retired
    Housewife          Student          Self Employed        Others (please specify) ____________________________________
Please tick, as applicable: Politically Exposed Person (PEP)          Related to a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
                                 Not a Politically Exposed Person      Not related to a Politically Exposed Person
    Mode in which you wish to receive the RDD, Rights & Obligations, and Guidance Note:                Physical                 Electronic
H. Past actions
Details of any action/proceedings initiated/pending/ taken by FMC/SEBI/stock exchange(s)/commodity exchange(s)/any other
authority against the applicant/constituent or its partners, promoters/whole time directors/authorized persons in charge of
dealing in securities during the last 3 years________________________________________________________________
    MCX (F&O)
                                                                                                                                   Client Signature       F3 (a)
    If, in future, the client wants to trade on any new segment, a separate authorization/letter should be taken from the client by
    the broker.
    M. Additional details
    (I) Whether you wish to receive communication from member in electronic form on your email ID                                         Yes                No
    If yes then please fill in Appendix - A
O. Classification
In what capacity do you trade commodities? Farmer Producer Organisation Value Chain Participant Others
1. I/We hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief and I/we
undertake to inform you of any changes therein, immediately. In case any of the above information is found to be false or untrue or
misleading or misrepresenting, I am/we are aware that I/we may be held liable for it.
2. I/We confirm having read/been explained and understood the contents of the tariff sheet and all voluntary/non-mandatory
documents.
3. I/We further confirm having read and understood the contents of the 'Rights and Obligations' document(s), 'Risk Disclosure
Document' and 'Dos and Don’ts'. I/We do hereby agree to be bound by such provisions as outlined in these documents. I/We have
also been informed that the standard set of documents has been displayed for Information on Member's designated website,if any.
Date D D M M Y Y Y Y
Signature
 I / We undertake that we have made the client aware of 'Policy and Procedures', tariff sheet and all the non-mandatory documents.
 I/We have also made the client aware of 'Rights and Obligations' document (s), RDD and Guidance Note. I/We have given/sent him a
 copy of all the KYC documents. I/We undertake that any change in the 'Policy and Procedures', tariff sheet and all the non-mandatory
 documents would be duly intimated to the clients. I/We also undertake that any change in the 'Rights and Obligations' and RDD
 would be made available on my/our website, if any, for the information of the clients.
Clients who opt to receive physical contract notes will be charged Rs. 20 per contract note plus courier charges at actual.
In addition to the brokerage charge the following charges will also be levied.
Schedule of Charges
    Charge Head                               Charges
    Turnover Charges                          Non-Agri: 0.0036% | Agri: 0.00275%
    Commodity Transaction Tax                 0.01% on sell side (Non-Agri)
    GST                                       18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)
    SEBI Turnover Fees                        INR 20/crore
    Stamp Duty                                State-wise stamp duty as applicable will be levied
Note : Brokerage will not exceed the rates specified by SEBI and the Exchanges. All Statutory and Regulatory charges will be
       levied at actuals. Brokerage is also charged on expired, exercised, and assigned Options contracts.
       Turnover for Options is calculated as (Strike + Premium)*Lot Size
Detailed explanation of the Schedule of Charges is available online at :
https://zerodha.com/charge-list
Dear Sir/Madam,
 This is to inform you as per Rules, Regulations and Bye-laws of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) that we
 do client based trading and Pro-account trading and we are not indulged in portfolio management services.
 Regards,
 Zerodha Commodities Private Limited
 I/We acknowledge receipt of information given above by Zerodha Commodities Private Limited that they do client
 base trading and Pro-account trading and they are not indulged in portfolio management services.
F6 Client Signature
  To                                                                                                                 Annexure - O
  Zerodha Commodities Private Limited
  153/154, 4th Cross, Dollars Colony, 4th Phase, JP Nagar, Opp. Clarence Public School, Bangalore - 560078.
  Sub: Acknowledgement
  This is to acknowledge the receipt of following documents. I further state and confirm that I have read and understood
  all the clauses of aforesaid documents.
  Sl. No       Document
    1          Duly Executed Copy of KYC
    2          Rights and Obligations
    3          Risk Disclosure Document (RDD), including RDD for trading options
    4          Guidance Note - Do's and Dont's for trading on the Exchange(s) for investors
    5          Policies and Procedures
    6          Additional Rights & Obligations
I also confirm that I have received the relevant clarifications, if any, wherever required from the officials of Zerodha Commodities
Pvt. Ltd.
F7 Client Signature
Dear Sir,
I am/We are dealing in commodities with you and in order to facilitate ease of operations, I/we authorize you as under:
1. Authorization for Payment of Depository Participant Charges: I am having depository account with Zerodha Commodities
Pvt Ltd. I request you to debit my trading Account against the demand raised by the depository division of Zerodha
Commodities Pvt Ltd. towards my Depository Charges. I also agree to maintain the adequate balance in my trading account /
pay adequate advance fee for the said reason.
2. Authorization to Retain Credit Balance: I / We request you to retain credit balance in any of my / our account and to use the
idle funds towards our margin/future obligations at the Exchanges unless I/ we instruct you otherwise.
3. Authorization for Communication of Financial Products: I/We have opened an account with you and am/are interested in
knowing about other financial products. I/We authorize you, your group companies and associates to keep me/us informed
with any financial product which Zerodha Commodities Private Limited, its group companies and associates presently issue,
deal in, or distribute or may, from time to time, launch, issue, deal in or distribute; through E-mail, SMS,telephone, print
media or otherwise. This is without legal obligation on you, your group companies and associates to so inform and you or
they may, in their discretion, discontinue sending such information.
4. Running Account Authorization: I/We am /are desirous of regularly dealing in commodity market on Commodity Exchanges
and request you to maintain a running account for funds and commodities on/our behalf without settling the account on
settlement of each transaction on my/our behalf. I/We further request you to retain all amounts payable and commodities
receivable by me/us until specifically requested by me/us in writing to be settled or to be dealt with in any other manner. I/We
understand and agree that no interest will be payable to me/us on the amounts or commodities so retained with you pending
periodical settlement.This running account authorization would continue until it is revoked by me.
I/We request you to settle my fund and securities account (Choose one Option)
   Once in a calendar Month
   Once in every calendar Quarter
except the funds given towards collaterals/margin in form of Bank Guarantee and/or Fixed Deposit Receipt
All accounts with credit balances of Rs. 50000/- or lesser may be automatically retained and transfer of funds to the bank
account may not be made as per SEBI circular MIRSD/SE/Cir-19/2009 & Exchange Circular Nos.MCX/INSP/325/2016 &
NCDEX/COMPLIANCE-015/2016/238. I/We confirm you that I will bring to your notice any dispute arising from the statement
of account or settlement so made in writing within 7 working days from the date of receipt of funds/securities or statement of
account or statement related to it, as the case may be at your registered office.
5. I understand that in case my account is in debit balance @0.05% and/or if I have insufficient funds to manage my trading
positions, I will be charged interest as delayed payment charges. I confirm having read the rules & regulation pertaining to
the levy of such interest under the policies & procedures page on Zerodha's website.
6. Authorization for not Providing Confirmation Slips: I/We authorize you not to provide me/us Order Confirmation
/Modification/Cancellation Slips and Trade Confirmation Slips to avoid unnecessary paper work. I/We shall get the required
details from contract notes issued by you.
7. Authorization for Providing Financial Ledger in Digital Form: I/we hereby authorize you to send me/us the financial ledger in
the digital form in the prescribed formed at my/our E-mail ID/Address.
Date D D M M Y Y Y Y
Place :
                                                                                                            F8         Client Signature
To,
Zerodha Commodities Private Limited
#153/154, 4th Cross Dollars Colony, Opp. Clarence Public School,
J.P Nagar 4th Phase, Bangalore - 560078
Dear Sir,
I,______________________________________________________________________________________________
a client with Member Zerodha Commodities Private Limited of MCX/NCDEX Exchange undertake as follows:
• I am aware that the Member has to provide physical contract note in respect of all the trades placed by me unless I
myself want the same in the electronic form.
• I am aware that the Member has to provide electronic contract note for my convenience on my request only.
• Though the Member is required to deliver physical contract note, I find that it is inconvenient for me to receive physical
contract notes. Therefore, I am voluntarily requesting for delivery of electronic contract note pertaining to all the trades carried
out/ordered by me.
• I have access to a computer and am a regular Internet user, having sufficient knowledge of handling the email
operations.
• The email ID mentioned below is mine. This has been created by me and not by someone else.
• I am aware that this declaration form should be in English or in any other Indian language known to me.
• I am aware that non-receipt of bounced email notification by the member shall amount to delivery of the contract note at the
above email ID.
The above declaration and guidelines on ECN given in the Annexure have been read and understood by me. I am aware of
the risk involved in dispensing with the physical contract note, and do hereby take full responsibility for the same.
*(The email ID must be written in the client’s own handwriting in the space below.)
     Name
     PAN                                                      Unique Client Code
     Address :
Date :
Verification of client signature done by Name of the designated officer of the Member
 Signature
                                                                                              Date    D    D     M    M     Y     Y    Y     Y
     I/We the sole holder/joint holders/guardian (in case of minor) hereby declare that:
     I/We do not wish to nominate any one for this demat account.
     I/We nominate the following person who is entitled to receive security balances lying in
     my/our demat account, particulars whereof are given below, in the event of my/our death.
Nomination Details
 Up to 3 nominations can be made                              Details of 1st Nominee              Details of 2nd Nominee     Details of 3rd Nominee
 Name of the nominee(s) (Mr./Ms.)
 Share of each nominee Distribute equally
                                    [If not equally shared,
                                    please specify %age]      Any odd lot after division shall be transferred to the first nominee mentioned in the form.
 Relationship With the Applicant (if any)
 Address of nominee(s)
Signature Signature
                First/Sole Holder
                   or Guardian
     F10       (in case of Minor)                                       S1            Second Holder                               T1           Third Holder
Acknowledgement
 We have received the nomination request for the account with client ID
 Account holder’s name
 Received by
 Signature of authorised signatory
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
To,
Zerodha Broking Ltd,153/154
4th Cross 4th Phase,
JP Nagar Opp Clarence School,
Bangalore-560078
Subject: Declaration for Confirmation of Signature
Sir/Madam,
This letter is to confirm that all signatures placed on the account opening forms, and all such other
 documents towards Zerodha Broking Limited or any of its group entities, are done solely by me with
complete knowledge of all such terms and clauses contained therein.
I/We, the undersigned, would like to request Zerodha Broking Limited or any of its group entities to
accept the signed account opening forms and documents, even in case there may be slight
variations on a few pages/areas of the document.
I/We, the undersigned, further would like to represent and warrant that in case of any
misrepresentation with respect to the signatures placed on the account opening forms or all such
documents towards Zerodha Broking Limited or any of its group entities by me/us, I/We will
indemnify Zerodha Broking Limited and its directors/employees/agents for all such actions.
Yours faithfully,
Signature:
______________________
Name:
_______________________