For entities other than natural persons to open an account with Greater Bank, we'll require the following identification documents (in addition to identification for all associated individuals):
Type of Entity |
Verification of identity guidelines |
Sole Trader Accounts |
Requirements:
Current original/certified copy of photo identification for each individual:
- Sole Trader
- Authorised signatory
For sole traders who have a business name:
- Current valid registration status with ASIC. Our staff will be able to verify this on your behalf using ASIC's online registers
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Company Accounts |
Requirements:
Current original/certified copy of photo identification for each individual:
- Company director signing on the account
- Person who owns 25% or more company shares*
- Authorised signatory
* For proprietary limited companies (Pty Ltd) only
Current original/certified copy of one of the following for the applicant company:
- A full current company search obtained from ASIC or other related database
- A company statement issued by ASIC within the previous 12 months
- A completed Form 201 for companies registered less than 3 months ago
For companies who own 25% or more shares in the applicant company, we require one of the following:
- A full current company search obtained from ASIC or other related database for all
- A company statement issued by ASIC within the previous 12 months
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Association Accounts |
Requirements:
Current original/certified copy of photo identification for each current individual:
- President/Chairman
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Office bearer signing on the account
- Authorised signatory
Meeting minutes for the association with these minimum requirements:
- Date of the meeting (less than 12 months old)
- The full association name*
- The first and last legal name of the current President/Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer for the association
* This will need to match the name registered with the governing body where applicable
For incorporated associations, co-operatives and charities:
- Current valid registration status with relevant state governing body. Our staff will be able to verify this on your behalf using the governing body's online register.
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Strata Accounts |
Requirements:
Current original/certified copy of photo identification for each current individual:
- Executive/Strata committee member
- Managing Agent representative
- Authorised Signatory
Meeting minutes for the strata with these minimum requirements:
- Date of the meeting (less than 12 months old)
- The Full Strata Name*
- The first and last legal name of each Executive Committee Member (minimum 2 individuals)
* This name will need to match the name registered with the relevant state governing body
For New Accounts:
- Strata Plan (which includes certificate of title and floor plan)
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Trust Accounts |
Requirements:
Current original/certified copy of photo identification for each individual:
- Appointor/Principal
- Individual Trustee
- Director/s of a Trustee Company
- Trustee company shareholder with 25% or more shares
- Authorised Signatory
Current original/certified copy of the trust deed which contains:
- All pages of the document
- A signed and dated execution page*
- The governing rules for the trust
*For digitally executed deeds we may require additional documentation
Current original/certified copy of one of the following for the trustee company:
- A full current company statement obtained from ASIC or other related database
- A current company statement issued by ASIC within the previous 12 months
Certified copies or original deed/s of variant or amendment which contain:
- All pages of the document/s
- Details of the variation/amendment
- A signed and dated execution page
- The governing rules for the trust deed
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Got Any Questions?
If you have any questions please speak with our friendly branch staff or call our Contact Centre on 13 13 86.