For most small businesses in South Africa, a B-BBEE Affidavit is the key to unlocking bigger opportunities. This simple document allows you to prove your B-BBEE status without the cost and complexity of a full verification, making you eligible for tenders and supplier programs.
What is a B-BBEE Affidavit? A Simple Guide
For small South African businesses with an annual turnover of less than R10 million (called Exempted Micro Enterprises or EMEs), the government has simplified B-BBEE compliance. Instead of undergoing a complicated and expensive verification process to get a B-BBEE certificate, these businesses can simply declare their B-BBEE status on a special form called a “sworn affidavit.” This affidavit, signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths, serves as official proof of their B-BBEE level, which is determined by the ownership percentage.
Why Choose StartupHero for This?
While the form is simple, ensuring it is filled out correctly and signed by a legitimate Commissioner of Oaths is crucial for it to be accepted. We provide you with the correct, up-to-date template and facilitate the signing process, delivering a legally compliant document you can use with confidence.
Why is a B-BBEE Affidavit essential?
- ✅ Tenders and Contracts: It is a mandatory document when bidding for government tenders or contracting with larger companies who need to measure their own B-BBEE score.
- ✅ Simple & Cost-Effective: It is the official and most affordable way for EMEs to prove their B-BBEE status.
- ✅ Instant Compliance: Obtain your official proof of B-BBEE status quickly and easily.
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“I needed a BEE affidavit for a supplier application and had no idea where to start. StartupHero sorted it out for me in a day. So efficient.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What B-BBEE level will my company be?
A: For EMEs, the level is determined by ownership. A 100% black-owned EME is Level 1. A more than 51% black-owned EME is Level 2. Any other EME is Level 4.
Q: How long is the affidavit valid for?
A: A B-BBEE affidavit is valid for 12 months from the date it is signed by the Commissioner of Oaths.
Don’t be excluded from opportunities. Get your official B-BBEE Affidavit from us today.
Naledi P., Bloemfontein –
I needed a BEE affidavit for a supplier application and had no idea where to start. StartupHero sorted it out for me in a day. So efficient.