1. Requirements
Here is a prepared check list of what you need to make account opening easy and convenient.
New Accounts
Sole Proprietor:
- Business Name Registration (must be registered)
- Legal address description is required when owner uses a PO Box
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID and Social Insurance Number
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.
Partnership:
- Business Name Registration (must be registered)
- Partnership agreement
- Legal address description is required when owner uses a PO Box
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID and Social Insurance Number
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.
Corporation:
- Business Name Registration (must be registered)
- Legal address description is required when owner uses a PO Box
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID for each authorized signor
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.
Unincorporated Organization/Associations:
- Articles of Association (if applicable)
- Legal address description is required when owner uses a PO Box
- Minutes of meeting (signed by two) or letters from leagues or governing bodies
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID for each authorized signor
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.
2. Signing Authorities
Need to make changes to your existing account? No problem! Here is a prepared checklist of what is required to make this process stress free:
Sole Proprietor/Partnership:
- Business Name Registration (must be registered)
- Partnership agreement
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID for each authorized signor
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.
Corporation:
- Business Name Registration (must be registered) if shareholders, officers or directors are changing or have changed
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID for each authorized signor
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.
Unincorporated Organization/Associations:
- Legal address description is required when owner uses a PO Box
- Minutes of meeting (signed by two) or letters from leagues or governing bodies stating signing authority changes
- One piece of valid Government Issued Photo ID for each authorized signor
Please book an appointment to avoid any wait times at an advice centre/branch or over the phone.