Compliance

KYC / KYB Policy

Effective: January 2026 Qatar

Important: MoonGate provides administrative and commercial coordination services only and does not provide legal, financial, investment, banking, tax, or regulated brokerage services.

01 Purpose

MoonGate conducts KYC/KYB as a preliminary coordination step to identify parties, reduce fraud risk, and support compliance review before facilitating commercial introductions or sharing deal-specific information.

MoonGate's KYC/KYB process is not a substitute for the independent due diligence required by banks, commodity exchanges, regulatory bodies, or other parties to a transaction. Each party remains fully responsible for its own compliance obligations.

02 Scope

KYC/KYB requirements apply to: all applicants for MoonGate membership; all parties submitting deal inquiries or coordination requests; all mandated buyers, sellers, agents, and intermediaries introduced through the Platform; and all Venture Studio project owners and partners.

03 Required Documents

For Individual Representatives:

Valid passport or national identity document
Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement — less than 3 months old)
Letter of authorisation where acting on behalf of a company

For Corporate Entities (KYB):

Certificate of incorporation or commercial registration
Memorandum and Articles of Association or equivalent constitutional documents
List of directors and beneficial owners (25%+ ownership)
Trade licence or applicable regulatory permits
Proof of registered business address

For Commodity Transactions (additional):

Mining licence, export licence, or seller mandate where applicable
Proof of product, assay report, or product specification sheet
Certificate of origin
SGS or equivalent third-party inspection documentation where available

04 Verification Process

MoonGate's KYC/KYB review process involves: (1) Document Collection; (2) Completeness Review; (3) Preliminary Sanctions Screening; (4) Risk Assessment; (5) Internal Decision; and (6) Notification of outcome.

Timeline: Review typically takes 2–10 business days depending on document completeness, risk level, and response times from involved parties.

05 Ongoing Monitoring

KYC/KYB information is subject to ongoing monitoring. MoonGate may request updated documentation where: previously provided documents have expired; material changes in ownership or business activity occur; new risk indicators emerge; more than 24 months have elapsed since initial KYC/KYB review; or a new or materially different transaction is being coordinated.

06 Right to Decline or Suspend

MoonGate reserves the absolute right to decline, suspend, or terminate any engagement without explanation where: KYC/KYB documentation is incomplete, inconsistent, or cannot be verified; the party appears on a relevant sanctions list; risk indicators suggest financial crime risk; or the counterparty's business purpose cannot be satisfactorily established.

07 Confidentiality of KYC/KYB Documents

All KYC/KYB documents are treated as strictly confidential. They are shared only where strictly necessary for coordination, compliance, or verification purposes, and subject to applicable NDA or consent requirements. Documents are never sold, disclosed for commercial purposes, or shared publicly.

08 Limitations of MoonGate's KYC/KYB Review

MoonGate's KYC/KYB review is a preliminary coordination step only. MoonGate does not certify that a party is compliant, legitimate, or suitable for any transaction. MoonGate's review does not replace the independent due diligence required by financial institutions, regulatory bodies, or other transaction parties.