- A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company or equivalent document, issued by the Registrar of Companies/applicable authority where the Company is incorporated. - Should be certified by the Company Secretary to be a 'True Copy'.
- If the Company has changed its name a copy of the Certificate of Name Change issued by the Registrar of Companies/applicable authority where the Company is incorporated. - Should be certified by the Company Secretary to be a 'True Copy'.
- A copy of the Articles of Association of the Company or equivalent document. - Should be certified by the Company Secretary to be a 'True Copy'.
- A copy of the Certificate of Good Standing issued within a period of one year by the Registrar of Companies/applicable authority where the Company is incorporated. - Should be certified by the Company Secretary to be a 'True Copy'.
- A certified extract of the resolution passed by the Board of Directors to open the CDS account. [The format of the resolution is provided in CDS Form 2] (Please refer the Company Application Form for equity).
- In the alternative the Company may provide a certification in the relevant section in the account opening form itself (CDS Form 2).
- Certificate to Commence Business issued by the Registrar of Companies/applicable authority where the company is incorporated. (where applicable).
- A letter issued by the Company Secretary, within 12 months, confirming the names, addresses, occupations and passport numbers of Directors of the company.
- If the Company is listed in a regulated Stock Exchange only the names of directors and the name of the Stock Exchange (Web Site reference is sufficient) should be given.
- If the Director/s is/are also a company;
- Name of the director of the company
- Date of Incorporation
- Place of Incorporation
- Registered Address should be given
- A letter issued by the Company, within 12 months, confirming the Top 10 Share Holders/members Names and Addresses. (Not applicable if the company is listed in a Stock Exchange. In that event a reference to the web site is sufficient).
- Where the application includes a Global Custodian and the application is forwarded through a Custodian Bank, a copy of the SWIFT message or similar document issued by the Global Custodian instructing the local Custodian Bank to open the account on behalf of the beneficiary Company should be submitted together with a declaration from the Global Custodian that a Custody arrangement or agreement exists between the Global Custodian and the beneficiary.
- CDS Form 2 completed by the company in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Association of the company. (included in the Company Application Form for equity).
- CDS Form 2 (A) (included in the Company Application Form for equity).
- A letter confirming opening of a Sierra account with a licensed commercial bank.
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