What documents do I need to open an account with Equiti?

Items to be obtained from UAE Nationals  

Emirates National ID  

Proof of address issued within the last 6 months in the name of the Customer  

• Bills or account statements from public utilities, including electricity, water, gas, or telephone line providers; 

• Local and national government-issued documents, including municipal tax records; 

• Registered property purchase, lease, or rental agreements;  

• Documents from supervised third-party financial institutions, such as bank statements or insurance policies. 

Bank Statement issued within the last 6 months  

Items to be obtained from UAE Residents  

Valid, clear copy of the passport   

Emirates Residency Visa  

Emirates National ID  

Proof of address issued within the last 6 months in the name of the Customer  

• Bills or account statements from public utilities, including electricity, water, gas, or telephone line providers; 

• Local and national government-issued documents, including municipal tax records; 

• Registered property purchase, lease, or rental agreements;  

• Documents from supervised third-party financial institutions, such as bank statements or insurance policies. 

Bank Statement issued within the last 6 months  

Valid, clear copy of the passport   

Proof of address issued within the last 6 months in the name of the Customer  

• Bills or account statements from public utilities, including electricity, water, gas, or telephone line providers; 

• Local and national government-issued documents, including municipal tax records; 

• Registered property purchase, lease, or rental agreements;  

• Documents from supervised third-party financial institutions, such as bank statements or insurance policies. 

Bank Statement issued within the last 6 months  

Proof of residency if they are residents of another country, other than their country of birth 

Items to be obtained from corporate accounts   

Certificate of Incorporation, Formation or Organization 

Articles of Association, Formation, Organization or Incorporation  

Board Resolution confirming the list of authorized signatories 

Share certificate or official document outlining the complete ownership structure identifying the beneficial owners with 25% or more ownership in the company 

Proof of identity and residential address for all controlling officers 

Proof of identity and residential address for all beneficial owners with 25% or more ownership in the company 

Proof of identity and residential address for all authorized signatories 

Proof of identity for all authorized traders  

Proof of registration with a government regulatory authority (if applicable) 

KYC Documents of at the directors  

Bank Statement for the last three months 

Proof of business address