- Choose the business type or structure
- Gather the documents you need
- Call us to make an appointment or visit one of our branches
Business Types:
Sole Proprietorship
Documents needed:
- Two pieces of unexpired personal identification of the owner which are government issued and at least one has to have photo identification.
- Master business license.
Partnership
Documents needed
- Two pieces of unexpired personal identification of each partner which are government issued and at least one has to have a photo identification
- Master business license.
- Registered declaration of partnership if applicable
- Copy of partnership agreement if applicable
Corporations
Documents needed
- Two pieces of unexpired personal identification of each owner with equal to or greater than 25% ownership. The identifications have to be government issued and at least one has to have a photo identification.
- For signing officers two pieces of unexpired personal identification which are government issued and at least one has to have photo identification.
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Status (also referred to as certificate of good standing or certificate of compliance) if applicable
- Trade name registration if applicable
Organizations/Associations
- For signing authorities two pieces of unexpired personal identification which are government issued and at least one has to have a photo identification.
Unincorporated organizations/associations
- Articles of association/organization or the original constitution and bylaws (if registered)
- Where the association/organization has no formal registration a document providing evidence that the individuals opening the account, have the authority to open the account and represent the association/organization
- Charitable registration number if registered as Not-For-Profit (if registered)
Incorporated
- Articles of association/organization
- Charitable registration number if registered as Not-For-Profit