When to use a B-BBEE Affidavit instead of a Certificate

Your Turnover threshold determines if you have to use a B-BBEE Affidavit to confirm your B-BBEE Status or go through a SANAS B-BBEE verification process to obtain a Certificate.

The following Annual Turnover threshold determines if you are an EME (Exempted Micro Enterprise), QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprise) or a Generic enterprise, and this will determine if you will be able to sign an Affidavit only or need to apply for a SANAS B-BBEE Certification process.

Key Notes on Affidavits vs Certificates

• Most Sectorssome text
  • An Affidavit is required if you are classified as an EME.
  • If your business is more than 51% Black Owned, you may also use an Affidavit as a QSE.
• Construction Sectorsome text
  • A SANAS Certification process is mandatory for turnovers exceeding:some text
    • R 3 mil for Contractors.
    • R 1.8 mil for BEPs.
• Transport Sectorsome text
  • Transport entities cannot use an Affidavit.
  • For turnovers below R 5 mil, an auditor letter is permitted.
  • A SANAS Certification process is required for turnovers above R 5 mil.

Need Assistance?

If you need more guidance on your B-BBEE status or the appropriate process for your sector, feel free to contact us at info@elevateadvisory.co.za or visit www.elevateadvisory.co.za.