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Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are looking for an Execution-only Account for an Individual. Below are the forms you will need to complete as part of your application as well as details the supporting documentation you will be required to submit.

Application forms required: 

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PAF3

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

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DDF1

This form must be completed to meet our due dilligence requirements. Click here to access it.

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W-8BEN

This form is used to verify indvidual's country of residence for tax purposes. Click here to access it.

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Supporting Documentation required: 

Each applicant will need to provide supporting evidence to verify their identity and residential address. All documents provided should be in English or with a suitable translation to English so all pertinent details can be read.

What do I need to provide to verify my identity?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your identity. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• Current valid full passport document bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid national identity card bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid provisional or full driving licence bearing the individual’s photograph (to be accepted, it needs to confirm the individual’s nationality)

Verifying the supporting documentation

All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable 3rd party individual or by utilising our selfie verification process. 

What do I need to provide to verify my residential address?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your residential address. The proof of address must bear the applicant’s own name. Please note that PO Box address are not acceptable. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• A recent account statement from a regulated bank, building society or credit card company (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent mortgage statement from a regulated lender (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill, not including a mobile telephone or internet bill (issued within the last 6 months)

• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing the individual's current residential address (must not have been used as the verification of identity document)

Verifying the supporting documentation

All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable 3rd party individual or by utilising our selfie verification process. 

How do I certify my documents?


For both standard and high risk accounts, we accept certified documents. Follow the guidance below to correctly certify your documents.

Who can certify documents?

An individual from the below approved list will be able to certify documentation. Please note: We will be required to independently verify the individual’s position as a suitable certifier.

• Judge

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Embassy Consulate

• Public Notary

• Director / Manager / Authorised Signatory / Company Secretary of a regulated financial services firm in a jurisdiction equivalent to the Isle of Man

Required certification declaration:

Declaration for Identity KYC certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual concerned.”

Declaration for all other KYC / CDD certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original.”

All certifications are also required to provide the below information from the certifier.

• Date of certification

• Printed name and signature of the certifier

• Position they hold, telephone number and address of company

• Any registration number if applicable

Acceptable formats for acceptance:

Once the document has been certified, you can either scan or take a photo of the document ensuring the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• There are no marks on the photo/scan.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Selfie Verification


We can only accept selfie verifications for standard risk applications. If you are unsure on the risk rating of your application, please contact the team for guidance or follow the certification option.

Step 1:

You will first need to take a photo or scan of the document you intend to use and ensure the below:

Insert example picture from on-boarding support page

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• If there is a photo, there are no marks on the photo and the individual can be easily distinguished.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Step 2:

Take a photo of yourself with the same document used in Step 1, following the below.

Insert example picture from on-boarding support page

• The full document to be visible in the picture and all of the text to be legible.

• The document should not block your face.

• Your entire face to be within the picture and un-obstructed i.e. no glasses.

In all circumstances we reserve the right to request certified documentation in place of the above.

Enhanced Due Diligence


In some instances, we may require enhanced due diligence to support an application and the outlined source of funds generation. The below guidance details what would be required if this is ever requested, or if you are already aware that it will be required. Please click here to find out more. 

Submitting your Application


Once you have completed all of the above steps, you can then submit your application for review. We currently only accept applications submitted via email, with no requirement for original documents to follow.

Applications emailed to: Newbusiness@capital-iom.com

Please ensure a full application pack is provided before submitting. If the pack is incomplete, we reserve the right to reject he application for review.

Emails should not exceed a file size of 8MB to ensure receipt. If the total email size is larger than 8MB, then please look to send through multiple emails or, alternatively, documents can be securely uploaded through: https://send.tresorit.com/

Start your onboarding journey...

Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are looking for a Discretionary Investment Account for an Individual. Below are the forms you will need to complete as part of your application as well as details the supporting documentation you will be required to submit.

Application forms required: 

Default

PAF1

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

Default

DDF1

This form must be completed to meet our due dilligence requirements. Click here to access it.

Default

W-8BEN

This form is used to verify indvidual's country of residence for tax purposes. Click here to access it.

Default



Supporting Documentation required: 

Each applicant will need to provide supporting evidence to verify their identity and residential address. All documents provided should be in English or with a suitable translation to English so all pertinent details can be read.

What do I need to provide to verify my identity?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your identity. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• Current valid full passport document bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid national identity card bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid provisional or full driving licence bearing the individual’s photograph (to be accepted, it needs to confirm the individual’s nationality)

Verifying the supporting documentation

All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable 3rd party individual or by utilising our selfie verification process. 

What do I need to provide to verify my residential address?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your residential address. The proof of address must bear the applicant’s own name. Please note that PO Box address are not acceptable. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• A recent account statement from a regulated bank, building society or credit card company (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent mortgage statement from a regulated lender (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill, not including a mobile telephone or internet bill (issued within the last 6 months)

• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing the individual's current residential address (must not have been used as the verification of identity document)

Verifying the supporting documentation

All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable 3rd party individual or by utilising our selfie verification process. 

How do I certify my documents?


For both standard and high risk accounts, we accept certified documents. Follow the guidance below to correctly certify your documents.

Who can certify documents?

An individual from the below approved list will be able to certify documentation. Please note: We will be required to independently verify the individual’s position as a suitable certifier.

• Judge

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Embassy Consulate

• Public Notary

• Director / Manager / Authorised Signatory / Company Secretary of a regulated financial services firm in a jurisdiction equivalent to the Isle of Man

Required certification declaration:

Declaration for Identity KYC certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual concerned.”

Declaration for all other KYC / CDD certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original.”

All certifications are also required to provide the below information from the certifier.

• Date of certification

• Printed name and signature of the certifier

• Position they hold, telephone number and address of company

• Any registration number if applicable

Acceptable formats for acceptance:

Once the document has been certified, you can either scan or take a photo of the document ensuring the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• There are no marks on the photo/scan.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Selfie Verification


We can only accept selfie verifications for standard risk applications. If you are unsure on the risk rating of your application, please contact the team for guidance or follow the certification option.

Step 1:

You will first need to take a photo or scan of the document you intend to use and ensure the below:

Insert example picture from on-boarding support page

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• If there is a photo, there are no marks on the photo and the individual can be easily distinguished.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Step 2:

Take a photo of yourself with the same document used in Step 1, following the below.

Insert example picture from on-boarding support page

• The full document to be visible in the picture and all of the text to be legible.

• The document should not block your face.

• Your entire face to be within the picture and un-obstructed i.e. no glasses.

In all circumstances we reserve the right to request certified documentation in place of the above.

Enhanced Due Diligence


In some instances, we may require enhanced due diligence to support an application and the outlined source of funds generation. The below guidance details what would be required if this is ever requested, or if you are already aware that it will be required. Please click here to find out more. 

Submitting your Application


Once you have completed all of the above steps, you can then submit your application for review. We currently only accept applications submitted via email, with no requirement for original documents to follow.

Applications emailed to: Newbusiness@capital-iom.com

Please ensure a full application pack is provided before submitting. If the pack is incomplete, we reserve the right to reject he application for review.

Emails should not exceed a file size of 8MB to ensure receipt. If the total email size is larger than 8MB, then please look to send through multiple emails or, alternatively, documents can be securely uploaded through: https://send.tresorit.com/

Start your onboarding journey...

Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are looking for an Execution-only Account for a Corporate Entity. Below are the forms you will need to complete as part of your application as well as details the supporting documentation you will be required to submit.

Application forms required: 

Default

PAF3

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

Default

DDF3

This form must be completed to meet our due dilligence requirements. Click here to access it.

Default

W-8BEN-E

This form is used to verify indvidual's country of residence for tax purposes. Click here to access it.

Default

Entity Self Certification 

This form collects details on an account holder's tax status. Click here to access it.

Supporting Documentation required: 

For a corporate applicant, we are required to identify and verify the full ownership structure, up to the ultimate beneficial owner(s), who must be individuals. All documents provided should be in English or with a suitable translation to English so all pertinent details can be read.

What do I need to provide for the applicant company?


• Certificate of Incorporation

• Any Certificate of Incorporation on change of name’s

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Register of Members / Shareholders

• Register of Directors

• Authorised company signatory list

• Board minutes confirming the opening of a dealing account with Capital International Limited

• Verification of identity and residential address for any individual shareholder who holds 25% or more of the issued shares

• Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 directors and 2 signatories*

*If the application is reviewed as high-risk, verification of identity and residential address will be required for all directors and signatories

What do I provide if there are other companies within the ownership structure that holds 25% or more of the issued shares of the level below?


The below will need to be provided for all entities that hold a major shareholding (25% +) within the ownership structure.

• Certificate of Incorporation 

• Any Certificate of Incorporation on change of name’s

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Register of Members / Shareholders

• Register of Directors

• Verification of identity and residential address for any individual shareholder who holds 25% or more of the issued shares

• Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 directors and 2 signatories*

*If the application is reviewed as high-risk, verification of identity and residential address will be required for all directors and signatories

What do I provide if there is a trust within the ownership structure that holds 25% or more of the issued shares of the level below?


• Relevant extracts of the trust deed, as detailed below:

• Front cover page

• Name of the Trust

• Date and country of establishment

• Beneficiaries or class of beneficiaries

• Trustees, Settlors, Protectors and/or Enforcers as applicable

• Any deeds of appointment and retirement, from the date of the trust settlement

• Verification of identity and residential address for the trustees, settlor, protector and enforcer as applicable.

What do I need to provide to verify an individual’s identity?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your identity. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• Current valid full passport document bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid national identity card bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid provisional or full driving licence bearing the individual’s photograph (to be accepted, it needs to confirm the individual’s nationality)

What do I need to provide to verify an individual’s residential address?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your residential address. The proof of address must bear the applicant’s own name. Please note that PO Box address are not acceptable. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• A recent account statement from a regulated bank, building society or credit card company (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent mortgage statement from a regulated lender (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill, not including a mobile telephone or internet bill (issued within the last 6 months)

• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing the individual's current residential address (must not have been used as the verification of identity document)

Verifying the supporting documentation


All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable individual or by utilising our selfie verification process.

*Please note the selfie verification method can only be utilised to verify an individual’s identity or residential address. It can’t be used to verify corporate or trust hard original/copy documentation.

Certification


For both standard and high risk accounts, we accept certified documents. Follow the guidance below to correctly certify your documents.

Who can certify documents?

An individual from the below approved list will be able to certify documentation. Please note: We will be required to independently verify the individual’s position as a suitable certifier.

• Judge

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Embassy Consulate

• Public Notary

• Director / Manager / Authorised Signatory / Company Secretary of a regulated financial services firm in a jurisdiction equivalent to the Isle of Man

Required certification declaration:

Declaration for Identity KYC certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual concerned.”

Declaration for all other KYC / CDD certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original.”

All certifications are also required to provide the below information from the certifier.

• Date of certification

• Printed name and signature of the certifier

• Position they hold, telephone number and address of company

• Any registration number if applicable

Acceptable formats for acceptance:

Once the document has been certified, you can either scan or take a photo of the document ensuring the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• There are no marks on the photo/scan.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Selfie Certification


We can only accept selfie verifications for standard risk applications. If you are unsure on the risk rating of your application, please contact the team for guidance or follow the certification option.

Step 1:

You will first need to take a photo or scan of the document you intend to use and ensure the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• If there is a photo, there are no marks on the photo and the individual can be easily distinguished.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Step 2:

Take a photo of yourself with the same document used in Step 1, following the below.

• The full document to be visible in the picture and all of the text to be legible.

• The document should not block your face.

• Your entire face to be within the picture and un-obstructed i.e. no glasses.

In all circumstances we reserve the right to request certified documentation in place of the above.

Enhanced Due Diligence


In some instances, we may require enhanced due diligence to support an application and the outlined source of funds generation. To find out more click here.

Submitting your application


Once you have completed all of the above steps, you can then submit your application for review. We currently only accept applications submitted via email, with no requirement for original documents to follow.

Applications emailed to: Newbusiness@capital-iom.com

Please ensure a full application pack is provided before submitting. If the pack is incomplete, we reserve the right to reject he application for review

Emails should not exceed a file size of 8MB to ensure receipt. If the total email size is larger than 8MB, then please look to send through multiple emails or, alternatively, documents can be securely uploaded through: https://send.tresorit.com/

Start your onboarding journey...

Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are looking for an Discretionary Investment Account for a Corporate Entity. Below are the forms you will need to complete as part of your application as well as details the supporting documentation you will be required to submit.

Application forms required: 

Default

PAF1

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

Default

DDF3

This form must be completed to meet our due dilligence requirements. Click here to access it.

Default

W-8BEN-E

This form is used to verify indvidual's country of residence for tax purposes. Click here to access it.

Default

Entity Self Certification 

This form collects details on an account holder's tax status. Click here to access it.

Supporting Documentation required: 

For a corporate applicant, we are required to identify and verify the full ownership structure, up to the ultimate beneficial owner(s), who must be individuals. All documents provided should be in English or with a suitable translation to English so all pertinent details can be read.

What do I need to provide for the applicant company?


• Certificate of Incorporation

• Any Certificate of Incorporation on change of name’s

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Register of Members / Shareholders

• Register of Directors

• Authorised company signatory list

• Board minutes confirming the opening of a dealing account with Capital International Limited

• Verification of identity and residential address for any individual shareholder who holds 25% or more of the issued shares

• Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 directors and 2 signatories*

*If the application is reviewed as high-risk, verification of identity and residential address will be required for all directors and signatories

What do I provide if there are other companies within the ownership structure that holds 25% or more of the issued shares of the level below?


The below will need to be provided for all entities that hold a major shareholding (25% +) within the ownership structure.

• Certificate of Incorporation 

• Any Certificate of Incorporation on change of name’s

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Register of Members / Shareholders

• Register of Directors

• Verification of identity and residential address for any individual shareholder who holds 25% or more of the issued shares

• Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 directors and 2 signatories*

*If the application is reviewed as high-risk, verification of identity and residential address will be required for all directors and signatories

What do I provide if there is a trust within the ownership structure that holds 25% or more of the issued shares of the level below?


• Relevant extracts of the trust deed, as detailed below:

• Front cover page

• Name of the Trust

• Date and country of establishment

• Beneficiaries or class of beneficiaries

• Trustees, Settlors, Protectors and/or Enforcers as applicable

• Any deeds of appointment and retirement, from the date of the trust settlement

• Verification of identity and residential address for the trustees, settlor, protector and enforcer as applicable.

What do I need to provide to verify an individual’s identity?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your identity. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• Current valid full passport document bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid national identity card bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid provisional or full driving licence bearing the individual’s photograph (to be accepted, it needs to confirm the individual’s nationality)

What do I need to provide to verify an individual’s residential address?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your residential address. The proof of address must bear the applicant’s own name. Please note that PO Box address are not acceptable. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• A recent account statement from a regulated bank, building society or credit card company (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent mortgage statement from a regulated lender (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill, not including a mobile telephone or internet bill (issued within the last 6 months)

• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing the individual's current residential address (must not have been used as the verification of identity document)

Verifying the supporting documentation


All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable individual or by utilising our selfie verification process.

*Please note the selfie verification method can only be utilised to verify an individual’s identity or residential address. It can’t be used to verify corporate or trust hard original/copy documentation.

Certification


For both standard and high risk accounts, we accept certified documents. Follow the guidance below to correctly certify your documents.

Who can certify documents?

An individual from the below approved list will be able to certify documentation. Please note: We will be required to independently verify the individual’s position as a suitable certifier.

• Judge

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Embassy Consulate

• Public Notary

• Director / Manager / Authorised Signatory / Company Secretary of a regulated financial services firm in a jurisdiction equivalent to the Isle of Man

Required certification declaration:

Declaration for Identity KYC certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual concerned.”

Declaration for all other KYC / CDD certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original.”

All certifications are also required to provide the below information from the certifier.

• Date of certification

• Printed name and signature of the certifier

• Position they hold, telephone number and address of company

• Any registration number if applicable

Acceptable formats for acceptance:

Once the document has been certified, you can either scan or take a photo of the document ensuring the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• There are no marks on the photo/scan.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Selfie Certification


We can only accept selfie verifications for standard risk applications. If you are unsure on the risk rating of your application, please contact the team for guidance or follow the certification option.

Step 1:

You will first need to take a photo or scan of the document you intend to use and ensure the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• If there is a photo, there are no marks on the photo and the individual can be easily distinguished.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Step 2:

Take a photo of yourself with the same document used in Step 1, following the below.

• The full document to be visible in the picture and all of the text to be legible.

• The document should not block your face.

• Your entire face to be within the picture and un-obstructed i.e. no glasses.

In all circumstances we reserve the right to request certified documentation in place of the above.

Enhanced Due Diligence


In some instances, we may require enhanced due diligence to support an application and the outlined source of funds generation. To find out more click here.

Submitting your application


Once you have completed all of the above steps, you can then submit your application for review. We currently only accept applications submitted via email, with no requirement for original documents to follow.

Applications emailed to: Newbusiness@capital-iom.com

Please ensure a full application pack is provided before submitting. If the pack is incomplete, we reserve the right to reject he application for review

Emails should not exceed a file size of 8MB to ensure receipt. If the total email size is larger than 8MB, then please look to send through multiple emails or, alternatively, documents can be securely uploaded through: https://send.tresorit.com/

Start your onboarding journey...

Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are looking for an Execution-only Account for a Trust. Below are the forms you will need to complete as part of your application as well as details the supporting documentation you will be required to submit.

Application forms required: 

Default

PAF3

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

Default

DDF2

This form must be completed to meet our due dilligence requirements. Click here to access it.

Default

W-8BEN-E

This form is used to verify indvidual's country of residence for tax purposes. Click here to access it.

Default

Entity Self-Certification

This form collects details on an account holder's tax status. Click here to access it.

Supporting Documentation required: 

For a trust applicant, we are required to identify and verify the ultimate beneficial ownership of the trust, as well as key controlling parties. All documents provided should be in English or with a suitable translation to English so all pertinent details can be read.

What do I need to provide for the applicant trust?


Relevant extracts of the trust deed, as detailed below:

• Front cover page

• Name of the Trust

• Date and country of establishment

• Beneficiaries or class of beneficiaries

• Trustees, Settlors, Protectors and/or Enforcers as applicable

• Any deeds of appointment and retirement, from the date of the trust settlement

• Authorised signatory list

• Trustee minutes confirming the opening of a dealing account with Capital International Limited

• Verification of identity and residential address for the settlor

• Verification of identity and residential address for all trustees

• Verification of identity and residential address for any protector or enforcer

•Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 signatories*

*If the account is reviewed as high-risk, please note that we will require verification of identity and residential address for all signatories.

What if the Settlor of the trust is deceased?


Where the original settlor of the trust is now deceased, we will require:

• Full name of the Settlor

• Date of Birth

• Copy of the individual’s death certificate 

What if there is a corporate trustee or controlling party?


Where a controlling party is a corporate entity, we will require the below.

• Certificate of Incorporation 

• Any Certificate of Incorporation on change of name’s

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Register of Members / Shareholders

• Register of Directors

• Verification of identity and residential address for any individual shareholder who holds 25% or more of the issued shares

• Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 directors and 2 signatories*

*If the application is reviewed as high-risk, verification of identity and residential address will be required for all directors and signatories.

What do I need to provide to verify an individual's identity?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your identity. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• Current valid full passport document bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid national identity card bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid provisional or full driving licence bearing the individual’s photograph (to be accepted, it needs to confirm the individual’s nationality)

What do I need to provide to verify an individual's address?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your residential address. The proof of address must bear the applicant’s own name. Please note that PO Box address are not acceptable. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• A recent account statement from a regulated bank, building society or credit card company (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent mortgage statement from a regulated lender (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill, not including a mobile telephone or internet bill (issued within the last 6 months)

• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing the individual's current residential address (must not have been used as the verification of identity document)

Verifying the supporting documentation


All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable individual or by utilising our selfie verification process.

*Please note the selfie verification method can only be utilised to verify an individual’s identity or residential address. It can’t be used to verify corporate or trust hard original/copy documentation.

Certification


For both standard and high risk accounts, we accept certified documents. Follow the guidance below to correctly certify your documents.

Who can certify documents?

An individual from the below approved list will be able to certify documentation. Please note: We will be required to independently verify the individual’s position as a suitable certifier.

• Judge

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Embassy Consulate

• Public Notary

• Director / Manager / Authorised Signatory / Company Secretary of a regulated financial services firm in a jurisdiction equivalent to the Isle of Man

Required certification declaration:

Declaration for Identity KYC certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual concerned.”

Declaration for all other KYC / CDD certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original.”

All certifications are also required to provide the below information from the certifier.

• Date of certification

• Printed name and signature of the certifier

• Position they hold, telephone number and address of company

• Any registration number if applicable

Acceptable formats for acceptance:

Once the document has been certified, you can either scan or take a photo of the document ensuring the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• There are no marks on the photo/scan.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Selfie Certification


We can only accept selfie verifications for standard risk applications. If you are unsure on the risk rating of your application, please contact the team for guidance or follow the certification option.

Step 1:

You will first need to take a photo or scan of the document you intend to use and ensure the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• If there is a photo, there are no marks on the photo and the individual can be easily distinguished.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Step 2:

Take a photo of yourself with the same document used in Step 1, following the below.

• The full document to be visible in the picture and all of the text to be legible.

• The document should not block your face.

• Your entire face to be within the picture and un-obstructed i.e. no glasses.

In all circumstances we reserve the right to request certified documentation in place of the above.

Enhanced Due Diligence


In some instances, we may require enhanced due diligence to support an application and the outlined source of funds generation. The below guidance details what would be required if this is ever requested, or if you are already aware that it will be required.

Submit your application


Once you have completed all of the above steps, you can then submit your application for review. We currently only accept applications submitted via email, with no requirement for original documents to follow. 

Applications emailed to: Newbusiness@capital-iom.com

Emails should not exceed a file size of 8MB to ensure receipt. If the total email size is larger than 8MB, then please look to send through multiple emails or, alternatively, documents can be securely uploaded through: https://send.tresorit.com/

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Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are looking for an Discretionary Investment Account for a Trust. Below are the forms you will need to complete as part of your application as well as details the supporting documentation you will be required to submit.

Application forms required: 

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PAF1

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

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DDF2

This form must be completed to meet our due dilligence requirements. Click here to access it.

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W-8BEN-E

This form is used to verify indvidual's country of residence for tax purposes. Click here to access it.

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Entity Self-Certification

This form collects details on an account holder's tax status. Click here to access it.

Supporting Documentation required: 

For a trust applicant, we are required to identify and verify the ultimate beneficial ownership of the trust, as well as key controlling parties. All documents provided should be in English or with a suitable translation to English so all pertinent details can be read.

What do I need to provide for the applicant trust?


Relevant extracts of the trust deed, as detailed below:

• Front cover page

• Name of the Trust

• Date and country of establishment

• Beneficiaries or class of beneficiaries

• Trustees, Settlors, Protectors and/or Enforcers as applicable

• Any deeds of appointment and retirement, from the date of the trust settlement

• Authorised signatory list

• Trustee minutes confirming the opening of a dealing account with Capital International Limited

• Verification of identity and residential address for the settlor

• Verification of identity and residential address for all trustees

• Verification of identity and residential address for any protector or enforcer

•Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 signatories*

*If the account is reviewed as high-risk, please note that we will require verification of identity and residential address for all signatories.

What if the Settlor of the trust is deceased?


Where the original settlor of the trust is now deceased, we will require:

• Full name of the Settlor

• Date of Birth

• Copy of the individual’s death certificate 

What if there is a corporate trustee or controlling party?


Where a controlling party is a corporate entity, we will require the below.

• Certificate of Incorporation 

• Any Certificate of Incorporation on change of name’s

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Register of Members / Shareholders

• Register of Directors

• Verification of identity and residential address for any individual shareholder who holds 25% or more of the issued shares

• Verification of identity and residential address for at least 2 directors and 2 signatories*

*If the application is reviewed as high-risk, verification of identity and residential address will be required for all directors and signatories.

What do I need to provide to verify an individual's identity?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your identity. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• Current valid full passport document bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid national identity card bearing the individual’s photograph

• Current valid provisional or full driving licence bearing the individual’s photograph (to be accepted, it needs to confirm the individual’s nationality)

What do I need to provide to verify an individual's address?


Below is a list of suitable documentation that can be provided to verify your residential address. The proof of address must bear the applicant’s own name. Please note that PO Box address are not acceptable. If none of these can be provided, please contact the team to discuss alternative options.

• A recent account statement from a regulated bank, building society or credit card company (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent mortgage statement from a regulated lender (issued within the last 6 months)

• A recent rates, council tax or utility bill, not including a mobile telephone or internet bill (issued within the last 6 months)

• Photographic driving licence or national identity card containing the individual's current residential address (must not have been used as the verification of identity document)

Verifying the supporting documentation


All supporting documentation provided as part of the application will need to be appropriately verified, either by being certified by an acceptable individual or by utilising our selfie verification process.

*Please note the selfie verification method can only be utilised to verify an individual’s identity or residential address. It can’t be used to verify corporate or trust hard original/copy documentation.

Certification


For both standard and high risk accounts, we accept certified documents. Follow the guidance below to correctly certify your documents.

Who can certify documents?

An individual from the below approved list will be able to certify documentation. Please note: We will be required to independently verify the individual’s position as a suitable certifier.

• Judge

• Accountant

• Lawyer

• Embassy Consulate

• Public Notary

• Director / Manager / Authorised Signatory / Company Secretary of a regulated financial services firm in a jurisdiction equivalent to the Isle of Man

Required certification declaration:

Declaration for Identity KYC certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original and that the photograph is a true likeness of the individual concerned.”

Declaration for all other KYC / CDD certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original.”

All certifications are also required to provide the below information from the certifier.

• Date of certification

• Printed name and signature of the certifier

• Position they hold, telephone number and address of company

• Any registration number if applicable

Acceptable formats for acceptance:

Once the document has been certified, you can either scan or take a photo of the document ensuring the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• There are no marks on the photo/scan.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Selfie Certification


We can only accept selfie verifications for standard risk applications. If you are unsure on the risk rating of your application, please contact the team for guidance or follow the certification option.

Step 1:

You will first need to take a photo or scan of the document you intend to use and ensure the below:

• All corners of the document are visible.

• The text is easy to read.

• If there is a photo, there are no marks on the photo and the individual can be easily distinguished.

• Two-sided documents require both sides to be uploaded.

• Edited pictures or scans will be rejected.

Step 2:

Take a photo of yourself with the same document used in Step 1, following the below.

• The full document to be visible in the picture and all of the text to be legible.

• The document should not block your face.

• Your entire face to be within the picture and un-obstructed i.e. no glasses.

In all circumstances we reserve the right to request certified documentation in place of the above.

Enhanced Due Diligence


In some instances, we may require enhanced due diligence to support an application and the outlined source of funds generation. The below guidance details what would be required if this is ever requested, or if you are already aware that it will be required.

Submit your application


Once you have completed all of the above steps, you can then submit your application for review. We currently only accept applications submitted via email, with no requirement for original documents to follow. 

Applications emailed to: Newbusiness@capital-iom.com

Emails should not exceed a file size of 8MB to ensure receipt. If the total email size is larger than 8MB, then please look to send through multiple emails or, alternatively, documents can be securely uploaded through: https://send.tresorit.com/

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Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are seeking to open an applicant for business execution-only sub-account. Below is a breakdown of the requirements and process necessary to open an account.

Application forms required: 

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Applicant for Business Sub-account form

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

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Supporting Documentation required: 

For an applicant for business sub-account, we have already identified and verified the legal owner of the assets. As you are opening a sub-account to the existing master relationship, we do not require supporting documentation apart from a signed tariff sheet.

If you are not sure if we have an existing master relationship in place with a provider, please contact businessdevelopment@capital-iom.com

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Based on the answers you have provided, we have established that you are seeking to open an Applicant for Business Discretionary Investment sub-account.Below is a breakdown of the requirements and process necessary to open an account.

Application forms required: 

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Applicant for Business Sub-account form

This form asks you to provide your personal details. Click here to access it. 

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Supporting Documentation required: 

For an applicant for business sub-account, we have already identified and verified the legal owner of the assets. As you are opening a sub-account to the existing master relationship, we do not require supporting documentation apart from a signed tariff sheet.

If you are not sure if we have an existing master relationship in place with a provider, please contact businessdevelopment@capital-iom.com

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