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We confirm whether you qualify as an EME or QSE based on your annual turnover.
B-BBEE
Check your level and get a B-BBEE affidavit — free.
Most small businesses qualify for a B-BBEE affidavit instead of a costly certificate. Smartbook helps you work out your level and produce a valid, signed affidavit so you can score points on tenders and with big clients.
What you get
- Your B-BBEE level worked out for you
- Valid sworn affidavit produced
- Recognised for EMEs and qualifying QSEs
- Free with your Smartbook account
From
Free
Turnaround
1 day
For
South African EMEs and qualifying small businesses
You don't need an expensive B-BBEE certificate to prove your empowerment status. Exempted Micro Enterprises (turnover under R10 million) and many Qualifying Small Enterprises can use a simple sworn affidavit instead — and it carries the same weight on tenders and supplier applications. The catch is getting your level right and wording the affidavit correctly.
Smartbook helps you confirm your annual turnover, work out your B-BBEE level based on your ownership, and produce a valid affidavit ready to be sworn in front of a commissioner of oaths. It's a free tool for Smartbook clients, and it's often the difference between winning points on a tender and being marked down.
When you need this
Get a B-BBEE affidavit when you:
- Are an EME with turnover under R10 million a year
- Are asked for your B-BBEE status on a tender or quote
- Need to register on the CSD with your empowerment level
- Supply a corporate that scores its suppliers on B-BBEE
- Want to prove Black ownership for a better B-BBEE level
What's included
Level calculation
We work out your B-BBEE level from your ownership and enterprise type.
Affidavit drafted
We produce a valid B-BBEE affidavit in the correct, recognised format.
Ownership recognition
We reflect Black ownership correctly so you get the level you're entitled to.
Signing guidance
We tell you exactly how to have it sworn in front of a commissioner of oaths.
Ready to submit
You get an affidavit ready to attach to tenders, CSD and supplier applications.
How it works
Send us your details
Tell us your turnover and ownership structure. It only takes a few minutes.
We work out your level
We confirm your enterprise type, calculate your level and draft the affidavit.
You sign and submit
You have it sworn in front of a commissioner of oaths and submit it wherever it's needed.
What we need from you
- Company registration details
- Latest annual turnover figure
- Ownership breakdown (including Black ownership percentage)
- Director / owner ID details
Common questions
What is a B-BBEE affidavit?
It's a sworn statement confirming your annual turnover and Black ownership, used to prove your B-BBEE status. For EMEs and qualifying QSEs it replaces a full B-BBEE certificate and is accepted for tenders and supplier applications.
Who can use an affidavit instead of a certificate?
Exempted Micro Enterprises (turnover under R10 million) and, in many cases, Qualifying Small Enterprises that are majority Black-owned. Larger or generic-scorecard businesses usually need a verified certificate.
What B-BBEE level will I get?
An EME is automatically at least Level 4, and can reach Level 1 or 2 with higher Black ownership. Your exact level depends on your ownership, which we work out with you before drafting the affidavit.
Is it really free?
Yes — it's one of our free tools for Smartbook clients. We help you confirm your level and produce the affidavit at no charge; you only pay the commissioner of oaths nothing, since that service is free at police stations and many banks.
Does the affidavit need to be signed by anyone official?
Yes. It has to be sworn in front of a commissioner of oaths — available free at police stations, and often at banks and post offices. We tell you exactly how and where to do it.
How long is it valid?
A B-BBEE affidavit is generally valid for 12 months from the date it's sworn, after which you renew it with your latest turnover. We can help you refresh it each year.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. Smartbook keeps this page current with CIPC and SARS rules.
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