1) Identity

For legal persons (Companies/Foundations)

• Certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent
• Certificate of Good Standing (if a Company incorporated more than 1 year);
• Certified copy Memorandum of Association or equivalent document.
• Certified copy Registers of Directors and Members
• Identity and Address verification for Directors and Shareholders

For natural person Identity:

• Certified copy valid passport bearing the photograph of the applicant.

2) Residential address confirmation:

• A recent account statement (i.e. no more than 3 months old) from a recognised bank, building society or credit card company or the most recent mortgage statement from a recognised lender.
• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing current residential address if the document has not been used to verify identity.
• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill (recent in respect of utility bills is considered to be no more than 3 months old).
• Mobile telephone bills are not acceptable as evidence of address under any circumstances.
• Correspondence from an official independent source such as a central or local government department or agency.

Notes on Certification

Certification wording for photographic ID:

• “Having met the holder and having seen the original document at the same time, I confirm that this is true and accurate copy of the original document that I have seen and that the photograph bears a true likeness to the holder.”

For Utility Bills and non-photographic documents:

• “I confirm that this is true and accurate copy of the original document that I have seen.”

For certification to be effective:

• The certifier will need to have seen the original documentation and have met the individual face-to-face.
• The certifier must sign and date the copy document (printing his/her name clearly in capitals underneath) and clearly indicate his/her position or capacity on it and provide his contact details. If a member of a recognised professional body, also provide membership number.

Suitable persons to certify verification of identity documents include:

• An officer of an embassy, consulate or high commission of the country of issue of documentary verification of identity;
• a lawyer or notary public who is a fully qualified member of a recognised professional body;
• an actuary who is a fully qualified member of a recognised professional body;
• an accountant who is a fully qualified member of a recognised professional body;
• a company secretary who is a fully qualified member of a recognised professional body;