No, the BVI template is just a guide for Financial Institutions. If a Financial Institution decides not to use the BVI’s template, the FI must note that for a self certification form to be valid the FI must collect at a minimum the required information as outlined in the law (this includes, the Account Holder’s (i) name, (ii) address, (iii) jurisdiction(s) of residence for tax purposes, and (iv) tax identifying number for each Reportable Jurisdiction). The FI must ensure that the self-certification form is signed or affirmed by the account holder or the persons authorised to do so on the account holder’s behalf.