Refer to your official legal documents
On your certificate of incorporation and/or business registration, there should be indicators assigned by the government agency responsible for issuing such documents stating the nature of your institution. Memorandums and articles of association and similar formation documents can be helpful.
Checklist
- Refer to your official legal documents
- Review your organizational structure
- Consult key people from your institution
- If you're still unsure, try reaching out to the following individuals or departments within your institution:
- Legal team: Your institution’s legal team should be able to provide guidance on legal matters, including institution classification and compliance issues.
- Accounting department: The accounting department may have insights into your institution's financial structure and regulatory requirements, which can help in identifying the appropriate institution type.
Notes
Review your organizational structure
Additionally, you can review your institution's ownership structure, division of management, and governance model to identify the most appropriate classification for its legal structure. For example, if it's privately owned, publicly traded, or has the ultimate beneficial owners.
Consult key people from your institution
If you're still unsure, try reaching out to the following individuals or departments within your institution:
Details follow the official OKX help article; this page is a learning checklist, not an official mirror.
