Documents Needed to Open a Business Account
The documents you will need:
Sole Proprietorship
Name Registration filed online with Ohio Secretary of State
Employer Identification Number letter from the IRS, if not using personal SSN
Valid identification on all signers
*Additional Accounts are offered and Documents may be requested
Limited Liability
Company (LLC)
Articles of Organization filed online with Ohio Secretary of State
Employer Identification Number letter from the IRS, and/or Federal Tax Return; if not using Personal SSN
Operating Agreement (not required for Sole Member LLCs)
Valid identification on all signers
*Additional Accounts are offered and Documents may be requested
For-Profit
Corporations (INC.)
Articles of Incorporation filed online with Ohio Secretary of State
Employer Identification Number letter from the IRS and/or Federal Tax Return; if not using personal SSN
Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Code of Regulations, Charters and/or Constitutions (stating who has authority to manage financial deposit accounts)
Valid identification on all signers
*Additional Accounts are offered and Documents may be requested
Non-Profit
Corporations
Articles of Incorporation filed online with Ohio Secretary of State
Employer Identification Number letter from the IRS; Federal Tax Return and/or W-9 form from the IRS
Minutes, Corporate Resolution, and/or By-Laws signed by Board of Directors/Trustees; Charters or Constitutions (stating who has authority to manage financial deposit accounts)
Valid identification on all signers
*Additional Accounts are offered and Documents may be requested