What We Need From You*
From Sole Proprietor:
- Two recent colored passport size photos
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport
- Reference letter from employer or from existing KCB customer.
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, physical residence or local administrator verification.
- Minimum account opening balance as applies
- Original and two photocopies of Certificate of Registration
- Copy of Business Tax Certificate (TIN)
- Duly filled FATCA forms from the IRS website. (W-8Ben for non-US persons and the W-9 for US citizens)
- A confirmation of the source of inward funds, the US or another foreign country
From Limited Liability Company:
- Two recent colored passport size photos of the directors
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport of each director verified by a bank official
- Reference letter for each director from an existing KCB customer or parent Ministry for the Investors.
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, physical residence or local administrator verification.
- Minimum account opening balance as applies
- Original and two photocopies of Certificate of Registration/Incorporation from Ministry of Legal Affairs
- Membership Certificate from the Chamber of Commerce
- Copy of Business Tax Certificate (TIN) from the Directorate of Taxation
- Tax clearance form from the Tax Authority.
- Properly drawn Articles and Memorandum of Association
- Board of Directors Resolution to open account on company letterhead with company seal stating specified mandate, account type and currency type.
- Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Trade & Investment
- Document of Business Search
- Duly filled FATCA forms from the IRS website. (W-8Ben for non-US persons and the W-9 for US citizens)
- A confirmation of the source of inward funds, the US or another foreign country
N/B
- Directors Identification must be physically done, and passport physically verified.
- Must have confirmed introduction letter from employer or two KCB account holders – verified and accepted by bank official
- All account opening documents and form must be stamped and verified by a Bank official.
From Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs):
- Two recent colored passport size photos of each director/signatory
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport of each director verified by a bank official
- Letter of Introduction or reference from the NGO Headquarters
- Reference letter for each director from an existing KCB customer or parent Ministry for the Investors.
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, physical residence or local administrator verification.
- Minimum opening balance as applies
- Utility bills such as water, power, and rent should be attached
- Original and two copies of Certificate of Registration from South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRRC)
- The NGO Governing Council Resolution to open the account on a letter head with the NGO seal
- Copies of VISA and Alien Certificate of Registration for foreign nationals.
- Community Based Organizations (CBOs) should have a Certificate of Registration from the relevant government agency.
- NGO Resolution to open the account on the letterhead indicating signing mandate, account type, and signed by all partners.
- A summarized copy of the NGO document, project document and rules and regulations for certification
- For US related NGOs, duly filled FATCA forms (W-8Ben E) and obtain GIIN from the IRS website
- A confirmation of the source of inward funds, the US or another foreign country
- A copy of donor agreement or verified letter from foreign donor for NGOs expecting foreign funding
From Government Institutions:
- Two recent colored passport size photos of each signatory
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport for each signatory
- Letter from Parent Ministry requesting bank to open account, stating mandate, signatories, purpose of account and signed by the Under Secretary or Director General Finance & administration at the state level.
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, physical residence or local administrator verification.
- Minimum opening balance as applies
- Certificate of Registration
From Consulates/Embassies/High Commissions:
- Two latest colored passport size photos for each signatory
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport of each director verified by a bank official
- Letter of Introduction or reference from the Foreign Affairs Home Government for each signatory
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, physical residence or local administrator verification.
- Minimum opening balance as applies
- Utility bills such as water, power, and rent should be attached
- Original and certified letters from the Home Government requesting to open account, stating mandate and signatories.
- Letter of Authorization to open account from the local Foreign Affairs office
- Approval from the Head of Business or Managing Director
- Valid VISAs of the signatories
- Risk matrix. Confirm the risk classification of the account as per the risk matrix
From Associations/Churches/Committees:
- Two recent colored passport size photos or each signatory.
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport of each director verified by a bank official
- Reference from parent ministry/parish/main body
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, plot and house number, landmarks or local administrator verification for the company
- Original letter of introduction detailing activities and funding for churches registered and funded from abroad.
- Original and Copy of Certificate of Registration from Ministry of Legal affairs or Religious Affairs
- Original and Copy of the constitution
- Copy of minutes duly certified by the by chairman and secretary, authorizing opening of account and mode of operation
- Societies reference from the Ministry of Social Services
- Officials’ Resolution to open the account on company letterhead with seal, indicating signing mandate, account type.
- For US related entities, duly filled FATCA forms (W-8Ben E) and obtain GIIN from the IRS website
- A confirmation of the source of inward funds, the US or another foreign country
- A copy of donor agreement or verified letter from foreign donor for churches expecting foreign funding
N/B
- Directors Identification and passport & VISA for foreign nationals must be physically verified.
- Must have confirmed introduction letter from employer or existing KCB account holder
From Trust/Estate Administration:
- Original and copy of authenticated Letter of administration from the Supreme or High Court.
- Two recent colored passport size photos of each trustee/administrator
- Original and two photocopies of National ID or passport of each trustee/administrator.
- For trust accounts, a Trust Deed original and copy authenticated at the Supreme court/High Court
- Duly filled and signed physical verification form. Must include phone number, physical residence or local administrator verification.
- Minimum opening balance as applies
- Utility bills such as water, power, and rent to be attached
- Original and two copies of the Certificate of Trust Registration
- Original and copies of Alien Card or passport for foreign individuals
- A Trustee Resolution to open the account indicating signing mandate, account type and must be on Trust letter head and signed by all Trustees.
- For US related entities, duly filled FATCA forms (W-8Ben E) and obtain GIIN from the IRS website
- A confirmation of the source of inward funds, the US or another foreign country
- A copy of donor agreement or verified letter from foreign donor for Trusts expecting foreign funding
