What Documents Are Required to Open A Narvi Account?

We’ve listed all the documents we require below for both business and personal accounts.

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When you open a Narvi account, we’ll ask you to provide certain documents. To help you prepare for your application, we’ve listed all the documents we require below for both business and personal accounts.Please note that we can only accept documents that are either pdf, jpeg, or png files with a maximum size of 10MB.
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Documents Required for Business Banking

Opening up a business account with us? Please prepare the following documents ahead of your application:
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Documents Needed for the Onboarding ProcessDuring the onboarding questionnaire, we’ll ask you to upload the following documents: 
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner’s (UBO) identity document (e.g. passport)
  • Director’s identity document (e.g. passport)
  • Company’s memorandum and article of association (not applicable to sole traders)
  • Certificate of incorporation (not applicable to sole traders)
  • Documents confirming Tax Identification Number (TIN) or VAT documentation
  • Documents confirming beneficial ownership (not applicable to sole traders)
  • Documents confirming UBO’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) or equivalent for your country (e.g. ID card or tax declaration)
  • If applicable: Documents supporting that your company holds any government-issued license to authorize operations (if you operate in a regulated industry, e.g., finance)
  • If applicable: Documents supporting your claim that you’re a politically exposed person
Optional Documents to Support Your Application To speed up the onboarding process, you may want to upload any of the following documents:
  • Previous financial statements
  • Bank statements 
  • Invoices (incoming and outgoing funds)
  • Contracts with customers or suppliers 
  • Business plan, product brochures, flyers, etc.
  • AML/ KYC policies 
  • Power of attorney
  • Other documents that explain your business and show it's active and legitimate.
Documents for ID Verification Once you’ve submitted the questionnaire, we’ll ask you to complete an ID verification and for you to submit the following documents (please note that we don’t accept screenshots, receipts for purchases, or medical bills):
  • ID card, passport, or residence permit
  • Proof of address. Examples of documents you can upload are: 
    • Bank statement
    • Bank letter
    • Mortgage payment/ passbook
    • Home phone, internet, or TV bill
    • Water, electricity, or gas bill
    • Other utility provider 
    • Letter or notification from government agencies
    • Certificate of voter registration
    • Tax assessment
    • Temporary registration sheets
  • Power of attorney (optional)
Proceed to read a detailed article on the Narvi onboarding process for business accounts.
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Documents Required for Personal Banking

Opening up a personal account with us? Please prepare the following documents ahead of your application:Documents Needed for the Onboarding ProcessDuring the onboarding questionnaire, we’ll ask you to upload the following documents:  
  • Your identity document (e.g. passport)
  • Documents confirming your Tax Identification Number (TIN) or equivalent for your country (e.g. tax declaration)
  • If applicable: Documents supporting your claim that you’re a politically exposed person.
Optional Documents to Support Your Application To speed up the onboarding process, you may want to upload either of the following documents:Documents for ID Verification Once you’ve submitted the questionnaire, we’ll ask you to complete an ID verification and for you to submit the following documents (please note that we don’t accept screenshots, receipts for purchases, or medical bills):
  • ID card, passport, or residence permit
  • Proof of address. Examples of documents you can upload are: 
    • Bank statement
    • Bank letter
    • Mortgage payment/ passbook
    • Home phone, internet, or TV bill
    • Water, electricity, or gas bill
    • Other utility provider 
    • Letter or notification from government agencies
    • Certificate of voter registration
    • Tax assessment
    • Temporary registration sheets
    • Power of attorney (optional)
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In the European Union, financial institutions are required to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, which are set out in the EU's 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5). To meet these requirements, service providers need to verify the identity of their customers, which involves collecting and reviewing various documents. This process is a routine obligation for all customers, and the bank's request for documents is necessary to ensure they are meeting their regulatory obligations and providing a secure banking experience that adheres to EU standards.
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