B Bbee Micro Enterprise Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

B Bbee Micro Enterprise Form PDF Details

The B-BBEE Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) form is an official sworn affidavit for small businesses in South Africa. It documents a business's ownership structure, annual turnover, and empowerment status under the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment codes of good practice. A commissioner of oaths must sign and certify the affidavit before it becomes legally valid.

Who Qualifies as an Exempted Micro Enterprise?

An Exempted Micro Enterprise is any business with an annual total revenue of R10 million or less. These businesses receive automatic B-BBEE recognition based on their level of black ownership:

• Level 1 contributor: 100% black-owned EME. This is the highest recognition level and provides procurement advantages in government and corporate supply chains.
• Level 2 contributor: More than 51% but less than 100% black-owned EME. This level still carries strong procurement recognition.
• Level 4 contributor: EMEs with any level of ownership that do not meet the 51% black-ownership threshold.

What Information Does the Affidavit Require?

The affidavit asks the business owner to confirm several key details about the enterprise under oath:

• The percentage of black ownership in the business
• The percentage of black female ownership
• Confirmation that annual turnover does not exceed R10 million
• The applicable B-BBEE contributor level based on ownership structure
• Confirmation that the business qualifies as an empowering supplier

Validity and the Commissioner of Oaths

The B-BBEE affidavit remains valid for 12 months from the date of signing. You must renew it each year to maintain your compliance status. The following people can act as a commissioner of oaths:

• A South African Police Service (SAPS) officer
• A notary or attorney
• A magistrate
• A bank manager or designated bank official

The commissioner of oaths does not charge a fee for this service in most circumstances. Bring your signed affidavit and a valid identity document when visiting a commissioner.

Why Businesses Need This Form

Procurement professionals and government agencies require a valid B-BBEE affidavit when evaluating suppliers for tenders and contracts. Without it, a qualifying EME cannot claim its automatic B-BBEE contributor status. The affidavit also helps your business access the National Empowerment Fund application and other support programs for black-owned enterprises.

Completing an accurate affidavit protects your business from compliance risks and signals your commitment to South Africa's economic transformation goals.