Current Account Opening Documents

To access the benefits of a current account, you first need to open one. Depending on the bank, the documents for opening a current account may include a valid photo ID, proof of address, and proof of income.

2 documents in the name of entity

Proprietor document (photo, PAN card copy, and 1 officially valid document [OVD] copy)

Nature of industry proof

HUF PAN card

Karta’s PAN card

Karta’s OVD document

HUF declaration

Address proof- OVD in the name of Karta / Address proof in the name of HUF

Partnership deed/s

Partnership registration certificate (for registered partnership firm)

Partnership firm declaration

Entity PAN card number

Registered office address proof in the name of the entity

Communication address proof, if different from registered address

OVD copy of the partners/ authorised signatories/ beneficial owners (including latest photograph and PAN card copy)

OVD copy of the authorised signatories/ beneficial owners (including latest photograph and PAN card / Form 97 copy)

List of partners with name, date of birth, and address

LLP agreements since inception

Certificate of incorporation

LLP firm declaration

List of all partners (including designated partners) with name, date of birth, and address

PAN card number of the entity

Registered office address proof in the name of the entity

Communication address proof, if different from registered address

OVD copy of the partners/ designated partners/ authorised signatories/ beneficial owners (including latest photograph and PAN card copy)

OVD copy of the authorised signatories/ beneficial owners (including latest photograph and PAN card / Form 97 copy)

Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)

Certificate of incorporation

Board resolution

Latest list of directors and officials holding senior management position

PAN card number of the company

Registered office address proof in the name of the entity

Communication address proof, if different from registered address

OVD copy of the authorised signatories/ beneficial owners (including latest photograph and PAN card number/ Form 97)

NPO declaration for section 25 or 8 company (including Darpan registration certificate/ number for NPO)

Passport

Driving license

Voter identity card

Proof of possession of Aadhaar card number, in such a case declaration related to Aadhaar redaction to be provided

Job card issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the state government

Letter issued by National Population Register containing details of name, address

Indicative list of Entity ID and Address Proof

Document in the name of Entity

Sole Proprietorship

Other than Sole Proprietorship

Entity ID Proof

Communication Address Proof

Valid Certificate/license issued by the Municipal Authorities in the name of firm under Shops & Establishment Act Note: Acknowledgement receipt is not considered

GST Registration Certificate in the name of Entity

CST / VAT Registration Certificate (for goods not covered under GST)

Firm Registration certificate / letter issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), or Institute of Cost Accountants of India or Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Latest copy of Utility Bill in the name of Entity. Electricity Bill not more than 2 months old (or) Telephone Bill from regulated Telecom operator not more than 2 months old. (or) Water Tax bill and payment receipt (paid to Municipal Body/ Corporations)

Registration Certificate issued by Government Department

IEC (Importer Exporter Code) Certificate issued in the name of Entity by the office of DGFT

SEBI Registration Certificate

Complete Income Tax Return (not just the acknowledgement) in the name of the sole proprietor where the firm's income is reflected, duly authenticated/acknowledged by the Income Tax authorities.
Note: Chartered Accountant (CA) computed ITR are not considered

Professional Tax Registration Certificate in the name of firm (Certificate of enrolment is not accepted).

Udyam registration

Registered rent agreement in the name of the Entity or Notarized rent agreement to be accompanied with Utility bill (not be older than 2 months) in the name of owner of premises. Additionally, the rent agreement submitted should have at least 3 months of validity period from the agreement expiry date

Registration certificate issued by Registrar of Firms, in case of registered partnership firm

Trade License

Certificate by Food and Drug Control Authorities

Trademark Registration Certificate

Drug License

License/ Certificate to Sell/ Stock/ Exhibit for Sale or Distribute Insecticide/Pesticide

Latest One month Bank Statement/Passbook from scheduled commercial bank with account opening cheque/Cancelled cheque

Indicative Documents Required For Current Account Opening