The BVCA is the UK’s private equity and venture capital industry body. It publishes model investment documents, developed with top law firms, that are openly available and widely seen as the standard for UK startup financings.

BVCA's public documents

Short Form Auction Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This short-form Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is designed for the initial round of an auction process, allowing limited confidential information to be shared with multiple prospective buyers. It's intended to be signed without negotiation to streamline the early stages. A more comprehensive NDA will be required for successful bidders who progress to subsequent rounds.
Standard Form Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
Individual Form - Tax Information by BVCA
This is a tax residency self-certification form for individuals, designed to comply with the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS). It requires an Account Holder to provide their tax residency details and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to a financial institution. The information collected is used for international automatic exchange of financial account information.
Key FATCA and CRS Definitions by BVCA
This document provides key definitions for terms used in FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standard). It clarifies classifications for entities such as Financial Institutions, Non-Financial Foreign Entities (NFFEs), and Controlling Persons, often referencing the UK Intergovernmental Agreement and FATF Recommendations. This template is crucial for understanding tax reporting obligations and entity classifications under international financial regulations.
Entity Form - Tax Information by BVCA
Back to Back Agreement by BVCA
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