Signing authorities’ documents

• One piece of unexpired, original government issued photo identification of the bank account signing authorities

Business documents

Unincorporated

• Articles of Association or the association’s original constitution and bylaws
  • Where the association has no formal registration we are required to obtain a document that provides evidence that the individuals opening the account on behalf on the association have the authority to do so.
• Charitable registration number if registered as Not-for-Profit

Incorporated

• Articles of Incorporation/Association
• If you are in existence/incorporated for more than 12 months, one of the following government issued documents
  • Certificate of Status (also referred to as certificate of good standing or certificate of compliance)
  • Corporate Profile Report
  • Certificate of Existence
  • Certificate of Compliance
  • Corporate Annual Government Filing
  • A copy of the Corporation’s most recent notice of assessment for income tax
  • Business Number or the Corporation’s most recent GST/PST remittance
  • Business License or vendor permits
  • Health or safety certificates
  • Liquor license
• Charitable registration number if registered as Not-for-Profit