ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
How to open a bank account.
Do you need a bank account in the state the corporation or LLC was filed?
HOW TO OPEN BANK ACCOUNT FOR A COMPANY
What about privacy services for my corporation or LLC?
If you’re building corporate credit, the banks and other lenders seek to know who is behind the company. After all, if you were lending the money, wouldn’t you want to know who is behind the company? They want to see your name on the public record. Lenders seek transparency. Obtaining a nominee officer/contract officer service will not help you obtain corporate credit. In fact, it will backfire and prevent the obtaining of financing. You may not obtain privacy and successfully apply for corporate credit, unless you have access to private funding sources. The bank will not like you if you’re using a nominee service. If you don’t want to be the signer on the bank account, hire a local bookkeeper to do the job as the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer for the company.
What about filing in my home state?
What are the best banks to open the account?
Below are the steps to opening the bank account:
US PERSON
- Copy of the articles of incorporation. This document was filed with the Secretary of State when the company was formed.
- A certificate of good standing. This document certifies that the company remains in good standing when the certificate was issued.
- A copy of your driver's license and your social security number
- Initial deposit
- A completed copy of the application provided to you by the bank.
FOREIGN PERSON
- Copy of the articles of incorporation. This document was filed with the Secretary of State when the company was formed.
- A certificate of good standing. This document certifies that the company remains in good standing when the certificate was issued.
- A copy of your passport and your Individual Tax Identification Number
- Initial deposit
- A completed copy of the application provided to you by the bank.
What is an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)?
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/ article/0,,id=96287,00.html
How to apply for an ITIN: FORM W-7
http://www.irs.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
Can I apply in my country for an ITIN?
Acceptance agents in your country
http://www.irs.gov/ individuals/article/ 0,,id=96304,00.html
- Please see your tax advisor and legal counsel.