Application Process

Application Procedure

All interested applicants should complete the online application form and provide the required documentation and all relevant forms as requested. Only project applications submitted through the online application form will be accepted by the DBSA.

The Table below provides a guide and instructions on how to complete the online application process. Applicants are strongly recommended to read this guide prior to completing the application.

Qualifying Criteria

  • Registered legal entity or identifiable natural persons (evidence to be attached)
  • Established bank account at a registered financial institution (evidence to be uploaded)
  • Tax clearance certificate (evidence to be attached)
  • No adverse audit findings or disclaimer of audit opinion in last two years
  • Not barred from participating in government procurement
  • Not credit blacklisted through a default judgment or an un-rehabilitated insolvent