Documents to be provided for companies in the process of being created/incorporated

  1. A recent (less than 3 months old), dated and signed organisation chart of the company identifying all the successive levels of direct and/or indirect shareholding as well as any underlying assets held by the company, specifying the percentage of shareholding and the natural person(s) ultimately holding the company.
  2. Draft deed of incorporation of the applicant company
  3. Articles of association (or updated coordinated articles of association)
  4. Recent extract from the trade register (less than 3 months old)
  5. Recent extract from the register of beneficial owners (less than 3 months old)
  6. Detailed business-plan
  7. Documentation of beneficial owners, directors/managers and significant investors : 
    1. Colour copy of both sides of identity card/passport (valid - certified if other than EU)
    2. Private / legal address
    3. Civil status
    4. Professional status
    5. Certificate of residency
    6. If US PERSON : W-9 Form or W-8BEN Form
    7. TIN code
  8. For the beneficial owner(s) and the shareholder(s) holding 10% or more: an economic background showing their professional career, assets and liabilities and the primary origin of the funds.
  9. If parent company listed: proof of listing / proof of shareholding structure

Documents required upon request :

  1. Bank reference for the various people involved
  2. Extract from the shareholders' register for intervening companies
  3. Evidence of the source of the shareholder(s)' funds

Note:

The following documents must be included in the documentation package as soon as the company is incorporated/established:

  • Blocking certificate
  • Articles of association certified by a notary or registered with the commercial register
  • Extract from the commercial register
  • Extract from the register of beneficial owners (RBE)
  • Copy of the authorisation(s) for establishment (approval) if applicable (depending on the company's activity)
  • Domiciliation contract (if company domiciled)
  • LEI code