Sample Certificate

What your bond certificate looks like

Every SME Bond issued through this service is a hard copy certificate delivered by registered post. This is a sample — personal details have been redacted.

This is a sample certificate only. Investor and issuer details have been redacted. Your issued certificate will include the full names and addresses of both the Maker (issuer) and the Payee (investor), the agreed bond terms, and a unique certificate number. Certificates are signed by directors in the presence of a witness (Solicitor, Notary, or Justice of the Peace) and delivered by registered post.
Documents Included in Your Bond Package
Bond Certificate
Hard copy certificate numbered within your series (e.g. Certificate 1 of 20). Issued under the Bills of Exchange Act 1909.
Investor Application Form
Ready to present to prospective investors. Captures all required investor details and declarations.
Bond Register
Maintained by SME Bonds. Provides replacement certificates in the event of loss or theft.
SAMPLE
SME Bond Certificate No. 1 of 20
Bills of Exchange Act (1909)
$10,000

SME Bond Certificate

Issued by the Maker
Your Business Pty Ltd
ACN XXX XXX XXX
$10,000
(Note: The terms 'SME Bond', 'Promissory Note' & 'Note' each have the same meaning and are interchangeable.)
Face Value of Note$10,000 (The Principal Amount)
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland (Qld)
Dated1 July 2025

This Certificate is evidence of the obligations of the Maker due to the Payee and FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned (the Maker) hereby promises to pay to the order of Investor Name Redacted (the Payee) of Investor Address Redacted or pay to the bearer, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), together with interest thereon, at the rate of 9% per annum paid quarterly on the unpaid balance.

Subject always to the Terms & Conditions set out on the reverse of this Certificate.


Executed by the Maker in the presence of:
The Maker: Your Business Pty Ltd
Witness: (Must be a Solicitor, Notary or Justice of the Peace)
Terms & Conditions
Transferability: Subject to its terms and conditions, this SME Bond may be sold or transferred.
This SME Bond is repayable to the Payee or bearer at the address designated from time to time by the Payee.
Repayment: The principal amount of this SME Bond together with any outstanding interest shall become due and payable at maturity if not repaid sooner.
Interest payments: Interest shall be at the rate of 9% per annum paid quarterly from the Note issue date.
Default: Upon default in any obligation described herein, the holder may accelerate and declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable. This Note shall become immediately due and payable upon: (1) failure to make any payment within 15 days of its due date; or (2) breach of any condition of any security interest, mortgage, or guarantee granted as collateral security.
Late Fee: Payments not made within 15 days of the due date shall be subject to a late charge of 12% of the said payment.
Early Repayment: The Maker may repay the principal amount outstanding in whole or in part at any time without penalty.
Governing Law: This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia.
Successors: All of the foregoing is the promise of the Maker and shall bind the Maker and the Maker's successors, heirs and assigns. The Maker may not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations without the prior written consent of the holder.
Name of Lender/Payee: Redacted    Address of Lender/Payee: Redacted

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