Business Account Opening Application

Account Opening Application (Business)

This form is for customers opening a new Business Current Account

Before you apply, here are a few things we would like to make you aware of:

Terms and Conditions

Customers applying for a Bank of St Helena Ltd Account MUST agree to and meet, where required, the relevant Terms and Conditions of the Account and all services utilised in the operation of the Account.

Supporting documentation

When applying for a Bank of St Helena Account, the Bank is required to verify the applicant’s identity and address. Applicants are therefore required to provide supporting documentation as proof. Please refer to the relevant section for full details of supporting documentation requirements.

About the Bank of St Helena Current Accounts

Bank of St Helena Personal Current Accounts come with three features: Local Debit Card, Online Banking and £300 Overdraft, or £500 Overdraft. Customers requesting an overdraft should note this will incur a monthly fee (£5 for £300 Overdraft and £15 for £500 Overdraft). Customers are also advised that a cheque book request will incur a one-off £7 charge. For more information on the banks fees and charges please visit our website here. Please complete the full application including sections for Local Debit Card and Online Banking.

Terms and Conditions

Website Legal Information

Customer Data Security

Privacy Policy

All compulsory fields are marked with ‘*’.

Business Stakeholder Information

Number of Directors / Partners *

Number of Shareholders / Ultimate Beneficiaries *

Authorised Signatories

Authorised Signatories Details *

Anyone to sign
All to sign
Other

How many Signatories will be authorised to operate this account? *

Details will be provided below

I hereby authorise the Bank of St Helena to report to the IRS all applicable information concerning this banking relationship, including but not limited to, name and address, the tax identification number, account statements, the amount of assets held at the Bank, revenues and income received on any account with the Bank, and any other information regarding this banking relationship which may be requested by the IRS. I hereby acknowledge and accept that any data that the Bank discloses to the IRS will be subject to the laws of the US which may follow different principals of bank-client confidentiality and/or St Helena data protection laws. I hereby acknowledge that all data disclosed to the IRS is disclosed irrevocably and will remain in the control of the US even after the termination of this banking relationship. *

Date *

Signature

Clear Signature

If you feel you signature is not legible, please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy below. This is required field for US Citizens applying for a Bank of St Helena Account.

Signature Upload (if required)

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Please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy of your signature if you prefer. This application will not be accepted without a signature

Date *

Signature

Clear Signature

If you feel you signature is not legible, please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy below. This is required field for US Citizens applying for a Bank of St Helena Account.

Signature Upload (if required)

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Please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy of your signature if you prefer. This application will not be accepted without a signature

Signature

Clear Signature

If you feel you signature is not legible, please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy below. This is required field for US Citizens applying for a Bank of St Helena Account.

Signature Upload

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Please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy of your signature if you prefer. This application will not be accepted without a signature

Business Income and Account Activity

Purpose of Account *

Primary Source of Income *

Expected Annual Gross Sales / Revenue *

Associated Business Relationships

Supporting Documentation *

Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation
Certified copy of Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Tax Compliance
Certified copy of the Appointment of Board of Directors and their particulars
Certified copy of Passport* for Directors and/or signatories and proof of address
Acceptable documentation to prove business ownership
a) Audited or unaudited financial statements where entity is greater than 12 months old; or b) 12 months cash flow forecast for new entities

*A certified passport copy is needed in cases where the customer is not physically present for identification purposes. Passport copies may be certified by member of the judiciary, an officer of an embassy, consulate or high commission of the country or territory of issue, a Justice of the Peace, or professional person such as a lawyer, notary public, certified public accountant or professional company secretary. The certifier will be required to date, print their name, and capacity clearly on the certified copy.

Uploaded Documents *

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Declaration

It is hereby confirmed that:

The above details are correct and complete; *

The Business has read and accepted all applicable Terms & Conditions for this account, and will operate the account in accordance with these Terms & Conditions, as set by the Bank of St Helena Ltd. *

The Business understands and agrees that, should it opt for Bank of St Helena Ltd.’s Local Debit card Acceptance Service, it has read and accepted the applicable Terms & Conditions for the Local Debit Card Acceptance Service and any subsequent products or services used, and will operate the Service in accordance with these Terms & Conditions. *

The Business agrees that the Monthly Account Package Fee is to be credited to Bank of St Helena Ltd from the account (the fixed payment date will be set by Bank of St Helena Ltd). *

The Business will promptly notify the bank of any changes in the above details. *

I am not operating this account on behalf of someone else *

Confirm

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Signature - on behalf of the Business

Clear Signature

If you feel you signature is not legible, please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy below. This application will not be accepted without a signature

Signature Upload (if required)

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Please upload a Jpeg or PDF copy of your signature if you prefer. This application will not be accepted without a signature

Date *

Captcha *

(Completely Automated Public Turing Test To Tell Computers and Humans Apart)

Account Opening Application (Business)

Terms and Conditions

Website Legal Information

Customer Data Security

Privacy Policy

Business Information

Business Primary Contact Person

Business Stakeholder Information

Person 1

Person 2

Person 3

Person 4

Entity 1

Entity 2

Entity 3

Entity 4

Authorised Signatories

Authorised Signatory 1

Authorised Signatory 2

Authorised Signatory 3

Authorised Signatory 4

Business Income and Account Activity

Account Features

Local Debit Card Details

Online Banking Details

Customer Service Details

Cheque Book

Overdraft

Associated Business Relationships

Declaration