Current Account Eligibility & Documentation

Entities engaged in business activity such as Individuals (business purpose), Sole Proprietorship Firms, HUF, Partnership Firms, Private/Public Limited Companies, Trusts, Associations, Societies & Clubs (TASC) Limited and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) are eligible for opening a Current Account.

Documents Required for Current Account

Knowing the standard required paperwork is essential to guarantee a seamless Current Account setup.

Account Opening Form

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*Terms and Conditions Apply

Current Account for Individuals (business purpose)

• One Identity proof from: PAN Card, Passport, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card. View complete list of documents
• One Address proof from: Passport, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card. View complete list of documents
• One business proof from: View complete list of documents
• Recent Colour Photograph
• Account opening Cheque from existing Savings or Individual Current Account

Sole proprietorship Firm

List of self-attested documents and details to be submitted for Sole Proprietorship Account:

1. Two documents in the name of the sole proprietorship firm confirming the name and address — issued by a Government authority/ department, as registration/ license document (View list of documents).
2. Latest passport-size colour photograph of the sole proprietor.
3. Permanent Account Number (PAN Card)
4. Identity and address proof of the sole proprietor.(View list of documents)
5. In case Power of Attorney (POA) has been granted for account operations, photograph, and identity and address proof of the POA holder should also be submitted View complete list of documents
6. Account opening Cheque from existing Current Account

HUF

List of self-attested documents and details to be submitted for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) Accounts:

1. Latest passport-size colour photograph of the karta/ authorised signatories of the account.
2. Identity and address proof of the karta/ authorised signatories of the account (View complete list of documents).
3. Current landline/ mobile number and e-mail ID.
4. Permanent Account Number (PAN). The PAN should be in the name of the HUF.
5. HUF Letter(click here)
6. Account opening Cheque from existing Current Account or Karta’s Savings Account

Partnership Firm

List of self-attested documents and details to be submitted for Partnership firm:

1. Latest passport-size colour photographs of authorised signatories of the account.
2. Identity and address proof of authorised signatories of the account (View complete list of documents).
3. List of beneficial owners holding more than 15% in the firm (on letterhead).
4. Identity and address proof of such beneficial owners as identified above.
5. Communication address proof of the entity (View list of documents).
6. Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the entity.
7. Current landline/ mobile number and e-mail ID of the entity
8. Partnership deed.
9. Partnership Letter.
10. Account opening Cheque from existing Current Account.

Note: In case there is a change in partner(s), complete Know Your Customer (KYC) documents need to be obtained.

Private/Public Limited Company

List of self-attested documents and details to be submitted for One Person Company (OPC)/ Private/ Public Limited Companies:

1. Certificate of incorporation.
2. Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA).
3. Board Resolution (BR).(click here)
4. Updated list of directors.(click here)
5. Communication address proof of the entity, if it is different with the address mentioned on Certificate of registration (View list of documents).
6. Current landline/ mobile number and e-mail ID of the entity.
7. Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the entity.
8. Latest passport-size colour photograph of each of the authorised signatories.
9. A copy of one valid photo identification and address proof of each of the authorised signatories (View complete list of documents).
10. Shareholding pattern/ list of beneficial owners holding more than 25% in the company either directly or indirectly (on letterhead).(click here)
11. Permanent Account Number (PAN)/ identity proof of such beneficial owners as identified above.
12. Address proof of such beneficial owners as identified above.
13. Identity and address proof of the Senior Managing Official in case the ultimate natural person is not identified as the beneficial owner.
14. Account opening Cheque from existing Current Account

Trust, Society, Association & Club (TASC) Limited

List of documents & details to be submitted are as follows (Trust, Association, Society, Club Accounts):

1. Constitution document of the entity viz
   • The Trust Deed in case of public/ private trust or Bye-laws in the case of society/association/ club
   • Memorandum of Association or Article of Association in the case of sec-25 companies
   • Rules of acts or Gazette notifications in the case of Govt. Quasi –Govt. or Semi –Govt., entities or entities established under Act under which the entity is established
2. The list of directors /Members of the Managing committee / the Managing Council.
3. A copy of the proof of identity of the entity viz.
   • Registration Certificate issued by Registrar in the case of societies /by charity commissioner in case of trust or societies engaged in charitable work or certificate of Incorporation issued by Registrar of Companies in case of companies.
   • Recognition certificate in the case of educational institutions.
4. PAN card or proof of exemption from income tax (if applicable).
5. Proof of communication address of the entity.
6. Latest colour passport size photograph of each of the existing authorised signatories.
7. A copy of one valid photo identification and address proof document of each of the existing authorised signatories
8. List of beneficial owners holding more than 15% in the Trust. (Directly / Indirectly)(on letterhead)
9. Permanent Account Number (PAN) / Identity proof of such beneficial owners as identified above.
10. Address proof of beneficial owners as identified above.

Limited Liability Partnership(LLP)

List of self-attested documents and details to be submitted for Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registered under LLP Act 2008:

1. Certificate of Registration issued by Registrar of LLP.
2. Communication address proof of the entity, if it is different with the address mentioned on Certificate of Registration. (View list of required documents).
3. Current landline/ mobile number and e-mail ID of the entity.
4. Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the entity.
5. Latest passport-size colour photograph of each of the authorised signatories.
6. A copy of one valid photo identification and address proof of each of the authorised signatories (View complete list of documents).
7. In case Power of Attorney (POA) has been granted for account operations, photograph, and identity and address proof of the POA holder should also be submitted along with the POA agreement.(click here)
8. Shareholding pattern/ list of beneficial owners holding more than 15% in the company either directly or indirectly (on letterhead).
9. PAN/ identity proof of such beneficial owners as identified above.
10. Address proof of beneficial owners as identified above.
11. LLP deed agreement.
12. LLP Letter(click here)
13. Updated list of designated partners.
14. Account opening Cheque from existing Current Account.

Note: In case there is a change in partner(s), complete Know Your Customer (KYC) documents need to be obtained.

Others

KYC guidelines for Liaison/ Representative office/ Project office/ Branch office Accounts:

1. Certificate of Incorporation (COI) and company formation documents (as applicable in the respective country), duly notarised by the Indian Embassy/ notary public in the country of registration. If COI and company formation documents are in any language other than English, then the English version of the COI and company formation documents must be attested by the Indian Embassy/ notary public in the country of registration. All copies should be certified as “True and Updated Copy” and attested by a Company Secretary or the director of the foreign company.
2. Communication address proof of the entity. Note: Only Indian communication address proof is accepted.
3. Current landline/ mobile number and e-mail ID of the entity.
4. Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the entity.
5. Latest passport-size colour photograph of each of the authorised signatories.
6. A copy of one valid photo identification and address proof of each of the authorised signatories. In case of foreign nationals, a copy of passport (attested by the customer) is required and the signature on the Customer Information Updation Form should be verified by either a foreign notary public/ Consulate General/ Indian Embassy in order to be accepted (the passport should be current and should bear the photograph and signature of the applicant).
7. Shareholding pattern/ list of beneficial owners holding more than 25% in the company either directly or indirectly (on letterhead).(click here)
8. PAN/ identity proof of such beneficial owners as identified above.
9. Address proof of beneficial owners as identified above.
10. Permission to set up office as mentioned below.
11. Account opening Cheque from existing Current Account

Liaison/ Representative Office:

1. Copy of permission from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is required, OR
2. Copy of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) approval for foreign insurance companies.

For Branch Office:

1. Copy of RBI permission to open a Branch Office in India is required, OR
2. For banking company, a copy of approval under provisions of The Banking Regulation Act is required, OR
3. For branch/ unit in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a copy of the certificate to establish a branch/ unit in SEZ is required.

For Project Office:

1. Duly acknowledged copy of report stating project details made to the RBI is required, OR
2. Project/ Contract award letter and Declaration in lieu of RBI permission for project office and underlying document to confirm the category which is mentioned in the declaration that the project is actually among the categories allowed.

Note: Original verification and other guidelines are applicable as per current process.