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What documents and information do I need to submit to open an account for a Non-profit Organisation?
What documents and information do I need to submit to open an account for a Non-profit Organisation?
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The information and documents required from Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) differ slightly from those of for-profit organisations and companies.

For NPOs, such as associations, foundations and charities the following additional information and documents are usually necessary:

  1. Information about counterparties

    • Details of counterparties involved in the organisation's administrative transactions, including locations and organisations (for example, counterparties contracted for salary disbursement or vendors)

    • Proof that all counterparties are based in the European Economic Areas (EEA)

  2. Financial statements or Annual Reports

    • Bank statements, auditing reports, or a copy of the annual tax report

  3. Proof of public benefit purpose

    • A certificate confirming the public benefit status issued by a government or tax authority verifying that the organisation operates for public or charitable purposes rather than for profit

    • Articles of Association (see below) may replace this certificate

  4. Articles of Association

    • Outline of how the organisation is run, explaining the decision-making, responsibilities of directors and members, and how the organisation handles its finances and operations

    • Optional: mission, goals, an explanation of how funds are used to achieve the organisation’s purpose

  5. Certificate of Tax-Exemption (Freistellungsbescheid)

    • A certificate issued by a government or tax authority to certify that the NPO is exempt from paying certain taxes.

    • Please note: Only for-profit organisations are not required to provide this document.

  6. Management of charitable funds

    • Detailed description of how outgoing cash flows for charitable purposes are managed

    • Includes the process by which funds are distributed to the final beneficiaries, which aligns with the organisation’s mission and objectives

    7. Optional: information about financial intermediaries

    • If intermediaries are involved in disbursing funds for charitable purposes, detailed information about their role should be provided

    • Please note: This requirement applies only to charitable organisations.

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