Required Business Documents

Required:

• Copy of Articles of Incorporation (or LLC). Shows ownership. Certified by Secretary of State
• If using an alias, dba, or assumed name
• Proof of name registration with state (Wisconsin DFI or Minnesota SOS) is required
  • If not using an alias, dba, or assumed name, the individual’s full name must be included in title, i.e. John Smith’s Baked Cookies

If Applicable:

• Proof of SSN/TIN/EIN (e.g. copy of tax return, W9, or letter from IRS)
  • If using a Tax ID different from owner’s SSN, evidence of the Tax ID is required (IRS Letter or W9)
• Resolution of Authority (We provide document). Defines who can do all banking transactions

Required:

• Proof of SSN/TIN/EIN (e.g. copy of tax return, W9, or letter from IRS)
• Resolution of Authority (We provide document). Defines who can do all banking transactions
• Copy of Articles of Incorporation (or LLC). Shows ownership. Certified by Secretary of State
• Certificate of good standing:
  • WI business filing office is the Department of Financial Institutions (”DFI”)
  • MN business filing office is the Secretary of State

If Applicable:

• MN: Certified Copy of Assumed Name (from Secretary of State office). Required if full name not in business title, DBA, or under second business name)
• WI: Registration of Firm Name (has to be recorded)

Required:

• Proof of SSN/TIN/EIN (e.g. copy of tax return, W9, or letter from IRS)
• Resolution of Authority (We provide document). Defines who can do all banking transactions
• Copy of Articles of Incorporation (or LLC). Shows ownership. Certified by Secretary of State
• Certificate of good standing:
  • WI business filing office is the Department of Financial Institutions (”DFI”)
  • MN business filing office is the Secretary of State

If Applicable:

• MN: Certified Copy of Assumed Name (from Secretary of State office). Required if full name not in business title, DBA, or under second business name)
• WI: Registration of Firm Name (has to be recorded)
• Any Partnership Agreements
• Bylaws/Operating Agreement/Minutes

Required:

• Proof of SSN/TIN/EIN (e.g. copy of tax return, W9, or letter from IRS)
• Resolution of Authority (We provide document). Defines who can do all banking transactions
• Copy of Articles of Incorporation (or LLC). Shows ownership. Certified by Secretary of State
• Certificate of good standing:
  • WI business filing office is the Department of Financial Institutions (”DFI”)
  • MN business filing office is the Secretary of State

If Applicable:

• MN: Certified Copy of Assumed Name (from Secretary of State office). Required if full name not in business title, DBA, or under second business name)
• WI: Registration of Firm Name (has to be recorded)

Required:

• Proof of SSN/TIN/EIN (e.g. copy of tax return, W9, or letter from IRS)
• Resolution of Authority (We provide document). Defines who can do all banking transactions
• Certificate of good standing:
  • WI business filing office is the Department of Financial Institutions (”DFI”)
  • MN business filing office is the Secretary of State

If Applicable:

• MN: Certified Copy of Assumed Name (from Secretary of State office). Required if full name not in business title, DBA, or under second business name)
• WI: Registration of Firm Name (has to be recorded)
• Any Partnership Agreements

Required:

• Proof of SSN/TIN/EIN (e.g. copy of tax return, W9, or letter from IRS)
• MN: Copy of Certificate of Organization (from Secretary of State office)
• WI: Unincorporated Nonprofit Association-Appointment of Agent (has to be recorded)

If Applicable:

• MN: Certified Copy of Assumed Name (from Secretary of State office). Required if full name not in business title, DBA, or under second business name)
• WI: Registration of Firm Name (has to be recorded)
• Resolution of Authority (We provide document). Defines who can do all banking transactions
• Bylaws/Operating Agreement/Minutes
• Certified copy of Articles of Organization or Association (similar to Articles of Incorporation)

• Proof of current state registration (including non-profit status)
• Evidence of Tax ID (IRS Letter or W9)
• Articles or Meeting Minutes that indicate who is authorized to be the Control Person and who is authorized to be a signer on the account

• Articles of Incorporation is recommended