What is Required to Open a Business Bank Account?

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To open a business bank account with BVML, you'll need information about yourself and your business. The exact requirements will depend on your business entity and the financial institution you choose. However, the following checklist can give you a head start and prepare you for the process.

BVML Business Bank Account Checklist

Personal Information

• Government-issued photo ID (some banks may ask for two)
• Home mailing address
• Personal phone number
• Personal email
• Date of birth
• Social Security number

Business Information

• Employer identification number (if applicable)
• Business name
• Trade name or DBA name (if applicable)
• Business address and phone number
• Business entity type (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation)
• Date your business was formed
• Industry and type of business you operate

Business Documentation

• Sole Proprietorships: Business name registration certificate, business license
• LLCs: Articles of organization, LLC operating agreement, business license
• Partnerships: Partnership agreement, business name registration certificate, business license, state certificate of partnership
• Corporations: Articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, business license

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