Requirements & Approval Process

Understand the eligibility criteria, documentation standards, and review process before launching your funding on Ribano. Ribano follows structured evaluation standards to ensure asset authenticity, governance clarity, risk transparency, and Sharia compliance.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

All projects must meet these foundational criteria before entering the formal review process.

Legal Structure

  • Registered legal entity
  • Clear ownership structure
  • Authorized representatives
  • Valid business registration

Financial Transparency

  • Audited statements (if available)
  • Revenue projections
  • Capital use plan
  • Risk disclosure

Governance Readiness

  • Defined management team
  • Decision-making structure
  • Conflict-of-interest policy
  • Board composition

Asset / Business Qualification

  • Clearly defined asset or activity
  • Asset ownership clarity
  • Permissible sector
  • Valuation methodology

Documentation Checklist

Prepare these core documents before submission. Incomplete applications will be returned for completion.

DocumentRequiredFormat
Certificate of Incorporation Required PDF
Ownership Chart / Cap Table Required PDF/Excel
Board Resolution Required PDF
Asset Valuation Report Required PDF
Financial Projections (3–5 years) Required Excel
Offering Memorandum Draft Required PDF
Risk Disclosure Statement Required PDF
Contracts & Agreements Optional PDF
Documentation

Structure-Specific Requirements

Sukuk Issuance

  • Contract draft (Ijarah, Musharaka, etc.)
  • Asset linkage evidence
  • Profit calculation methodology
  • Loss allocation structure
  • SPV structure documentation

Equity Crowdfunding

  • Shareholder agreement
  • Cap table with full breakdown
  • Valuation justification
  • Use of proceeds breakdown
  • Exit strategy outline

REIT Structure

  • Property title deeds
  • Rental contracts
  • Independent valuation certificate
  • Property management agreement
  • Tenant information

Asset Tokenization

  • Custody confirmation letter
  • Storage verification certificate
  • Third-party audit evidence
  • Insurance documentation
  • Redemption mechanism

Approval Workflow

Understanding the review process helps set realistic expectations. Approval is not automatic and depends on completeness, quality, and compliance.

1

Submission

Founder submits application

2

Compliance Review

Internal checks

3

Risk Assessment

Risk team evaluation

4

Sharia Review

If applicable

5

Revision Phase

If required

6

Conditional Approval

Subject to final items

7

Final Approval

Ready for listing

8

Listing Preparation

Go-live process

Review Process

What Ribano Evaluates

Asset Authenticity

Revenue Credibility

Risk Clarity

Governance Strength

Documentation Completeness

Sharia Compliance

Note: Ribano may request additional information or clarifications during the review process.

Timeline Expectations

Preliminary Review

5–10 business days

Sharia Review

Depends on complexity

Revisions

Variable

Final Approval

Upon confirmation

Common Reasons for Rejection

Learn from common pitfalls to increase your approval chances.

Unclear asset ownership or unverified title
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
Unrealistic financial projections
Non-permissible sector under Islamic finance
Weak governance structure
Inadequate risk disclosure
Insufficient asset backing
Compliance red flags

After Approval

Once approved, you'll enter the listing preparation phase where your offering is prepared for investor onboarding.

Next Steps Include:

  • Listing preparation phase
  • Marketing material review
  • Investor onboarding setup
  • Launch schedule coordination

You'll Receive:

  • Formal approval letter
  • Dashboard access credentials
  • Launch timeline
  • Dedicated support contact

Confidentiality & Data Protection

All submissions are handled with strict confidentiality under institutional compliance standards. Your documentation, financial information, and business details are protected under our data security protocols and are only accessible to authorized review personnel. We adhere to international data protection regulations and Islamic finance ethical guidelines throughout the evaluation process.