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Instructions for completing the forms
What documents do you need?
Applications forms and agreements
  1. Signatories MUST be 18 years & older.
     
  2. US Mandated forms MUST be completed where applicable.  Click here for additional information.
     
  3. Only one (1) copy of the following forms should be completed & signed by all signatories and stamped with the Embassy seal/stamp:
    • Customer Information Update Form - Business
    • Entity Mandate
    • CRS Entity Tax Residency Self Certification Form
    • Chequing Account Application
       
  4. A Personal Information Update Form to be completed and signed by each signatory to the account. 
     
  5. An Individual Mandate to be completed and signed by each signatory to the account.
     
  6. A CRS Individual Tax Residency Self Certification Form to be completed and signed by each signatory to the account.
     
  7. Requirements must be submitted for each signatory. Click here to view the requirements.
     
  8. ALL forms MUST be completed in its entirety.
     
  9. In keeping with Bank of Saint Lucia`s AML policy, we require that ALL our existing customers` information remain up to date. As such the items listed in the Account Requirements attached must also be submitted by the existing customer(s) to support the updated information provided (In particular forms of identification and supporting documentation for any change of residential address).

DISCLAIMER: Please note that bank may request additional supporting documentation for the processing of your application on a case by case basis.

  • Letter of acceptance from the local government for the establishment of the embassy (Minister of Foreign Affairs).
  • Written authorization from the foreign government under the signature of the Minister of Finance or the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the opening and operating of the account. (The letter should clearly state the purpose of the account and the reason for the establishment of the foreign office).
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) (where applicable)
  • Additional requirements as listed in (i) and (ii) below for the following:
    • Consular
    • Ambassadors
    • Charge de Affairs
    • All authorized signatories
    • Attorney(s) or other individuals with authority
    • Where any of the above listed is a non-national, see Individual (Non-Nationals/Non-Residents).
      • Two (2) valid (unexpired) government issued picture identification document, stated in order of preference:
        • Passport
        • National identification
        • Driver’s license
      • Confirmation of current residential address document by way of:
        • Original utility bill in the client’s name
        • Original reference letter from a lawyer, certified accountant or regulated financial institution; stating the customer’s permanent residential address (The relationship must be in existence for at least 2 years)
        • Letter from the client’s employer addressed to the Bank on the Company’s letterhead, confirming the residential address
        • Tenancy agreement in the client’s name. Where the agreement is more than 3 months old from the date presented, a recent receipt evidencing monthly rental payment, must accompany the tenancy agreement. The receipt must not be more than 3 months old from the date presented.
        • Tax Identification Number (TIN) (where applicable)