Corporate Investment Account:
A Corporate Investment Account (CIA) is a financial account held by businesses to manage and grow their funds through various investment vehicles, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. Designed to optimize liquidity, generate additional income, and achieve long-term financial goals, CIAs provide corporations with the flexibility to invest excess cash reserves for higher returns compared to traditional savings accounts. Managed either internally or by professional investment managers, CIAs help businesses diversify their portfolios, navigate market risks, and align investments with their financial strategies, ultimately enhancing their financial health and stability.
Required Documents:
Company
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Copy of share register
- Authorised signatory list with specimen signatures (on company headed paper)
- List of current Directors
- Proof of Bank Account (Redacted statements will not be accepted however; account balances and transactions may be covered up on statement provided).
- W8-BEN-E (if investing in US securities) – Provided separately to this form.
- Entity Self-Certification for FATCA and CRS – Provided separately to this form
Proof of Address:
Please enclose a certified copy of one of the following for each Director/Authorised signatory:
- Utility Bill (for example, electricity, gas, water or phone bill) – dated within the last 6 months
- Financial Statement from a regulated financial institution such as a Bank – dated within the last 6 months
- Social Insurance Documents – dated within the last 12months
- Current household / motor insurance documents (policy or renewal notice only) – dated within the last 12 months
- Revenue Commissioners – Current Balancing Statement, C2 Tax Credit or Notice of Determination of Tax Credit – dated within the last 12 months
- Current local authority document (for example, refuse collection bill or water charge bill) – dated within the last 6 months
- Motor-Tax Renewal Form – dated within the last 12 months; or
- Current Health Insurance Policy (only) – dated within the last 12 months
Proof of Identity:
Please enclose a certified copy of One of the following for each Director/Authorised signatory
- Current Passport
- Current full Irish/UK driving licence; or
- Current National Identity card
Note: The copy document must be in date and all details must be clearly visible including the photograph and expiry date. Please do not send your original documents as we are unable to accept responsibility for the safe return of same.