In Peru, opening an account for a company requires the preparation of a series of documents and the following of specific procedures. The following is a detailed description of the information required for bank account opening for Peru company:
1.Incorporation documents: This includes the Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, Corporate Tax Identification Number (RUC), etc. The articles of association need to detail the company's name, nature, business scope, business address, investment amount and basic information of shareholders.
2.Proof of Shareholder Identity: Provide the passport information of the shareholder. In Peru, shareholders can be expatriates and there are no nationality restrictions.
3.Proof of identity of the legal representative: Peruvian companies need to have a local person to act as the legal representative. If the legal representative is not a Peruvian citizen, the corresponding identification documents are also required.
4.Notarization of Articles of Association: The Articles of Association need to be signed and endorsed by a lawyer of record in Peru and notarized by a local notary office.
5.Other documents required by the bank: This may include receipts for water and electricity bills at the company's location, tax ID number registration**, etc.
6.Proof of starting capital: The company needs to open a current account with a bank and deposit the starting capital. This step also requires the involvement of a notary public.
7.Proof of opening a current account for the company: open a current account with a bank and return the deposit voucher to the notary public.
8.Proof of tax registration: Apply for a corporate tax number (RUC) from the General Directorate of Taxation of Peru.
9.Proof of address at the location of the company: Typically, provide receipts for water and electricity bills at the location of the company as proof of address.
10.Power of attorney: If a shareholder or director is unable to open an account with a bank in person, a power of attorney is required to authorize another person to open an account on behalf of the company.
The above is the basic information you need to open an account for a company in Peru. It is important to note that specific banks and different bank branches may have additional requirements, so it is advisable to consult the detailed requirements of the bank you intend to choose before opening an account.
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