Blacklisted and enhanced due diligence countries
Last updated: 09 July 2025 β οΈ New Orders Not Supported New incorporations are not allowed from residents of the following countries. Existing customers may renew services or order non-incorporation services if compliant. π Search countries: Azerbaijan Belarus Jordan Israel Palestine Russia Ukraine π Enhanced Due Diligence Countries Customers from the following countries must provide certified proof of ID and address for themselves, all directors/officers, and shareholders/members. π Search countries: Algeria Anguilla Bermuda British Virgin Islands β corporate shareholders from this country are common and prohibited Cayman Islands Falkland Islands Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Montserrat Morocco Saint Helena Turks and Caicos Islands United Arab Emirates Vietnam π« Blacklisted Countries No orders can be accepted β incorporation or otherwise β if the customer, director, or shareholder resides in one of the following countries: π Search countries: Afghanistan Angola Azerbaijan Bangladesh Benin Bolivia British Virgin Islands Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) Democratic Republic of Congo CΓ΄te DβIvoire (Ivory Coast) Crimea Cuba Eritrea Haiti Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kenya Laos Lebanon Libya Monaco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Nigeria North Korea Palestine Panama Russia Somalia South Africa South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine Venezuela Yemen β
Compliance Process for Restricted Countries Mark the file in eFiling with note: "HIGH RISK COUNTRY" Cancel and refund the order in full Email the customer using the approved SST email template Log refund in the Refund Spreadsheet π’ Note: Never use the term "blacklisted" in customer communication. Instead, say: "We are unable to proceed with your order due to jurisdictional restrictions and internationally recognised compliance concerns relating to your country of residence."