Practical help preparing a Jersey banking application, including KYC, ownership, source-of-funds and supporting information.
Banking applications move more smoothly when the documents are complete and the purpose of the account is explained clearly. Missing information or unclear ownership can cause avoidable delays.
Coutts Consultants helps organise the banking file before it reaches the provider, particularly for new businesses and international or more complicated ownership structures.
We check the entity documents, ownership information, identity evidence and account-purpose information likely to be requested.
If something is missing or inconsistent, we explain what should be corrected or supported.
The provider needs to identify the ultimate beneficial owners even where several companies or structures are involved.
We can help prepare a simple ownership chart and organise the supporting documents.
Banks can ask where the money comes from and why it is being introduced to the account.
We help organise genuine supporting evidence. We never create or alter evidence for an application.
We prepare a practical checklist, review the documents and organise the information into a clear banking file.
Coutts Consultants does not carry out the bank's own due diligence or approve accounts.
Coutts Consultants helps clients prepare a clear and complete banking application before it reaches the provider.
Usually completed once the required information has been provided.
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