Investor Self-Declarations

Tools and training

Simplify investor certification, strengthen compliance and eliminate paper

Digital compliance solutions

Our Investor Self-Declaration (ISD) is a digital solution that allows financial institutions to collect legally binding tax certifications from investors in a single, electronic form. It replaces complex paper-based forms, such as Forms W-8 and W-9, with an intuitive, multilingual interface that’s easier for investors to complete and far more efficient for institutions to manage.

By bringing U.S. Chapter 3, Chapter 4 and CRS certifications together on one form, our ISD saves time, improves accuracy, and removes duplication from your compliance process.

Key features and benefits

One form for CRS, FATCA, and U.S. Withholding

Investors complete a single form that meets all regulatory requirements for CRS, FATCA, and U.S. Chapter 3 and 4 compliance. This eliminates the need for separate self-certifications or paper forms.

Fully digital and legally binding

The ISD uses UETA, ESIGN, and eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures, adhering to the strictest standards in both the U.S. and EU. Each declaration is legally valid and auditable.

Smarter data collection

Built-in validation checks ensure data is complete, consistent, and correctly formatted before submission, reducing errors and improving reporting quality across FATCA, CRS, and withholding tax regimes.

Seamless integration

Our APIs connect directly with your internal systems, allowing you to pre-populate investor data, save users time, and feed validated information back into your databases automatically, removing manual entry and reducing operational risk.

Investor-friendly design

Paper Forms W-8 and W-9 can be difficult for non-U.S. investors to understand. Our ISD provides a clear on-screen experience with integrated help text, making it simple for investors to complete correctly the first time.

Customisable and white-label ready

Financial institutions can fully white label the ISD to reflect their own branding and investor experience.

How it helps financial institutions

Reduces administrative effort through automation and digital collection
Improves data quality for FATCA, CRS, and IRS reporting
Removes paper from the onboarding and remediation process
Simplifies investor experience, reducing delays and follow-up queries
Strengthens compliance by ensuring consistent, validated certifications across all tax frameworks

Why choose our ISD?

Developed by experts who understand the real-world challenges of cross-border tax compliance, the Investor Self Declaration tool combines regulatory accuracy with operational practicality.

It’s a scalable solution that helps financial institutions streamline their compliance processes while improving investor experience and data integrity.

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