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EME & QSE Affidavits

The below resource section is dedicated to EMEs and QSEs seeking sector-specific affidavits.

These documents confirm B-BBEE status and are crucial for compliance. Once downloaded, accurately fill in the required details, ensuring alignment with regulations. Sign and stamp the affidavit as it serves as your company’s declaration of B-BBEE status, often required by clients, partners, or government entities for verification and credibility.

Note that while some companies may require formal verification, these affidavits serve as essential documentation for those eligible for self-assessment, providing a necessary affirmation of B-BBEE compliance without the need for full verification.

Sworn affidavits

Download your sector's B-BBEE affidavit

Small businesses that qualify can confirm their B-BBEE status with a sworn affidavit instead of a full verification. Choose your enterprise size, find your sector, then complete, sign and have the affidavit commissioned.

Who can use an EME affidavit?

Businesses with annual turnover of R10 million or less. Every EME may use an affidavit, whatever its ownership.

  1. 100% black-ownedLevel 1135% recognition
  2. 51% or more black-ownedLevel 2125% recognition
  3. Less than 51% black-ownedLevel 4100% recognition

Thresholds shown are for the generic codes. Some sector codes, such as tourism and construction, use different turnover thresholds, so check your sector code or ask us.

Over the threshold, or less than 51% black-owned?Then you're measured on a scorecard. See what your sector's scorecard asks for.

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An affidavit must be signed by a director or member and commissioned by a Commissioner of Oaths. Keep your latest financial statements or management accounts on file to support the turnover figure. Some clients and tenders still ask for a verification certificate, even from EMEs and QSEs.

Not sure which affidavit applies to you?We'll confirm your category, check your sector code and help you complete it correctly the first time.

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