BEE Affidavit — Sworn Affidavit
If you don't fall under a specific industry below, download the General EME Affidavit (turnover < R10 million) or the General QSE Affidavit (R10 million – R50 million).
- General — EME Affidavit TemplatePDF
- General — QSE Affidavit TemplatePDF
- General — EME Affidavit (NPO/PBO/etc.)PDF
- General — QSE Affidavit (NPO/PBO/etc.)PDF
- Construction — EME Affidavit Template (Turnover < R3 million)PDF
- Transport — EME Auditors Letter (Turnover < R5 million)DOCX
- Financial Sector Charter — EME Affidavit TemplatePDF
- Financial Sector Charter — QSE Affidavit TemplatePDF
- Information & Communication Technology — EME AffidavitPDF
- Information & Communication Technology — QSE AffidavitPDF
- Media, Advertising & Communications — EME AffidavitPDF
- Media, Advertising & Communications — QSE AffidavitPDF
- Public Relations — EME (PR) Affidavit (Turnover < R5 million)PDF
- Public Relations — QSE (PR) Affidavit (R5 million – R50 million)PDF
- Property — EME Affidavit (Turnover < R10 million)PDF
- Property — QSE Affidavit (R10 million – R50 million)PDF
- Tourism — EME Affidavit (Turnover < R5 million)PDF
- Tourism — QSE Affidavit (R5 million – R45 million)PDF
- Agricultural — EME Affidavit (Turnover < R10 million)PDF
- Agricultural — QSE Affidavit (R10 million – R50 million)PDF
Frequently Asked Questions About B-BBEE Affidavits
Get instant answers to common questions about B-BBEE affidavits and compliance requirements
A BEE Affidavit is a sworn statement declaring your company's B-BBEE status. EME (Exempt Micro Enterprise) companies with turnover under R10 million and QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprise) companies with turnover between R10-50 million can use an affidavit instead of a full BEE verification certificate. This is required for government tenders, supplier applications, and business-to-business dealings.
EME (Exempt Micro Enterprise) is for businesses with annual turnover under R10 million. EMEs automatically qualify for Level 4 B-BBEE status, or Level 1 if 100% black-owned. QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprise) is for businesses with turnover between R10-50 million. QSEs can achieve Level 1-4 depending on their black ownership percentage and scorecard compliance.
A BEE Affidavit is valid for 12 months from the date of signing. You should update your affidavit annually or whenever there are significant changes to your business structure, turnover, or ownership percentage. Most tender submissions require an affidavit dated within the last 12 months.
Different industries have specific sector codes with varying thresholds: Construction (EME under R3m), Tourism (EME under R5m), Transport (EME under R5m), Property, ICT, Financial Services, Media & Advertising, and Agriculture each have unique templates. If your industry isn't listed, use the General affidavit (EME under R10m, QSE R10-50m).
Yes! BEE Affidavits are accepted for government tenders for EME and QSE companies. The affidavit must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths and include your company registration number, turnover declaration, and black ownership percentage. Larger tenders (above R50 million) may require a full B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited agency.
You can get your BEE Affidavit signed at: your local police station (free), magistrate's court, any attorney's office, banks (some branches offer this service), or accounting firms. Bring your original ID document and the completed affidavit. The Commissioner must witness your signature and stamp the document.