Important Documents Required To Open A Corporate Bank Account In Nigeria

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Opening a corporate account in a Nigerian bank is not the same as opening a personal account. The requirements are quite different. Below are some of the very important requirements....



1. Resolution from the Board of Directors/Proprietor(s) authorizing the opening of the account and approving the account signatories.

2. Affix Company Seal

3. Completely filled-up Corporate Account Opening Form signed by the company’s designated signatories (attach all required documents on the form)

4. Certified true copies of Incorporation documents

5. Proof of Residential Address of Signatories, Directors.

6. Passports Photograph of the signatories

7. Bank Verification Number of Directors or Proprietors

8. Valid means of Identification (International Passport, Drivers License, National Identity Card or Voters card) of Directors/Proprietors

9. Tax Identification Number for the Company

10. Utility Bill of Business Address

11. SCUML (Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering) Registration where applicable

12. For foreign Nationals require other special requirements (Business Permit, Residence permit etc)

13. Duly filled two Reference Forms by Corporate Account Holders


Culled from regville.com