Revision to FATCA/UBO File Structure and Validations on BSE StAR MF Platform
BSE notice 20260527-40 · 27 May 2026
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BSE updates the FATCA/UBO file structure on the StAR MF platform. The update adds 17 new fields and introduces new validation rules for existing fields. Members must submit a TIN NA Declaration Form when they select NA for ID type fields. These changes apply to the User Interface, bulk file upload utility, and APIs. Members must update their systems, processes, and interfaces to align with these requirements. Members using third-party or in-house applications must complete development, integration, and testing before the go-live date. The platform implements these changes on August 31, 2026.
What you must do
- Update systems, processes, and interfaces to align with the revised FATCA/UBO file structure
- Submit a TIN NA Declaration Form when NA is selected for ID type fields
- Complete development, integration, and testing activities
Document text
NOTICE
| Notice No. | 20260527-40 |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Category | Trading |
| Segment | Mutual Fund |
| Department | Trading Operations |
| Subject | Revision to FATCA/UBO File Structure and Validations on BSE StAR MF Platform |
| Attachments | Annexure_I |
With reference to notice no. 20260212-29 dated February 12, 2026, and earlier circulars issued in this regard, Members are hereby informed that the Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) are revising the FATCA/UBO file structure. The revised structure includes addition of 17 additional fields, modifications in certain existing fields, and introduction of additional validation rules.
Accordingly, the BSE StAR MF platform shall also be updated to align with the revised FATCA/UBO requirements. Members are requested to take note of the revised file structure and make the necessary changes in their respective systems, processes, and interfaces within the prescribed timelines.
This is to inform all concerned stakeholders that the following changes have been introduced in the FATCA/UBO reporting structure:
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Additional Fields Added | The FATCA/UBO file structure has been expanded by adding 17 new fields. (Refer Annexure I) |
| 2 | Additional Validation to Existing Fields | New validation rules have been implemented for the fields PO_BIR_INC (Field 10), CO_BIR_INC (Field 11), UBO_PAN (Field 46), LOG_NAME (Field 73), and NPO_RGNO (Field 83). (Refer Annexure I) |
| 3 | Mandatory Declaration Requirement | The “TIN NA Declaration Form” shall be mandatory in cases where “NA” is selected under ID1_TYPE, ID2_TYPE, ID3_TYPE, or ID4_TYPE. |
The aforesaid changes shall be applicable across the User Interface (UI), bulk file upload utility, and APIs made available on the BSE StAR MF platform.
The scheduled go-live date for the implementation is August 31, 2026. The UAT deployment date will be communicated separately.
All the members using third party vendor solutions and/or in-house developed trading application are hereby requested to complete their development, integration, and testing activities accordingly to ensure timely readiness and smooth implementation of the above changes.
For any query related to BSE StAR Mutual Fund Operation, Members can reach us through our Mutual Fund Helpdesk numbers on 022-45720450/650 & 022-69158550 on business days between 8:00am to 7:00pm. You can also raise your queries on our CRS portal: - https://bsecrs.bseindia.com
Arunkumar Ganesan
VP - Mutual Fund
Mahesh Tare
AVP - Mutual Fund
Source details
- Source
- BSE Ltd (Bombay Stock Exchange)
- Type
- notice
- Published by source
- 27 May 2026
- Document number
- 20260527-40
- Issuing division
- Trading Operations
- Effective date
- 31 Aug 2026
- Coverage area
- securities