B-BBEE Commission Practice Guide 01 of 2022: Determining the Validity of a B-BBEE Verification Certificate, Sworn Affidavit and CIPC Certificate

This Practice Guide issued by the B-BBEE Commission provides a non-binding guide to assist stakeholders in determining the validity of B-BBEE verification certificates, B-BBEE sworn affidavits, and certificates issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). It covers: the purpose and legal framework under the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 (as amended by Act 46 of 2013); criteria for determining the validity of sworn affidavits including required fields, commissioner of oaths requirements, and 12-month validity period; conditions and required information for CIPC-issued B-BBEE certificates for EMEs and start-ups; detailed requirements for B-BBEE verification certificates including all mandatory fields and SANAS accreditation requirements; sector-specific provisions for Transport, Construction, and Financial Services sectors; and penalties for trading with invalid or fraudulent B-BBEE documentation including fines of up to 10% of annual turnover and imprisonment of up to 10 years. This guide replaces Practice Guide 01 of 2018 effective 01 November 2022.