Lawyers (Business/Client's Account)

Lawyers (Business/Client's Account)
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Lawyers (Business/Client's Account)

Instructions for completing the forms
What documents do you need?
Applications forms and agreements
  1. For individuals 18 years & older ONLY.
     
  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:
    • Chequing Account Application
       
  4. A Personal Information Form to be completed and signed by each party/signatory to the account. 
     
  5. An Individual Mandate to be completed and signed by each party/signatory to the account.
     
  6. A CRS Individual Tax Residency Self Certification Form to be completed and signed by each party/signatory to the account. 
     
  7. Requirements must be submitted for each party/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. 

  • Practicing Certificate

  • 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)

    • 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.

    • Where the client is a non-national, see Individual (Non-Nationals/Non-Residents).

  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) (where applicable)

 

Note: A client’s account must be opened for the undertaking of client related transactions.