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Business Account Documentation Requirements
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Article of Incorporation | checkmark | |
| Statement of Information | checkmark | |
| Certificate of Formation (Form 201) | checkmark | |
| Corporate Resolution (May use Resolution on Premier America Signature Card) |
checkmark | checkmark |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Fictitious Business Name (CA) / Assumed Name Certificate Statement (TX) (Unexpired and filed more than 30 days ago)1 | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Proof of Publication (If filing occurred less than 1 year ago)1 | checkmark | |
| Confirm: Articles filed with Secretary of State | checkmark | checkmark |
1If using a "Fictitious Business Name" in California or an "Assumed Name Certificate" in Texas to open the account.
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Article of Organization | checkmark | |
| Statement of Information | checkmark | |
| Certificate of Formation (Form 205) | checkmark | |
| Operating Agreement (signed) | checkmark | checkmark |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | checkmark | checkmark |
| LLC Resolution (May use Resolution on Premier America Signature Card) | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Fictitious Business Name Statement (CA) / Assumed Name Certificate (TX) (Unexpired and filed more than 30 days ago)1 | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Proof of Publication (If filing occured less than 1 year ago)1 | checkmark | |
| Confirm: LLC filed with Secretary of State | checkmark | checkmark |
1If using a "Fictitious Business Name" in California or an "Assumed Name Certificate" in Texas to open the account.
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| General Partnership Agreement | checkmark | checkmark |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Fictitious Business Name Statement (CA) / Assumed Name Certificate (TX) (Unexpired and filed more than 30 days ago)1 | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Proof of Publication (If filing occured less than 1 year ago)1 | checkmark | |
| If Applicable: Statement of Partnership Authority (GP-1)2 | checkmark |
1If using a "Fictitious Business Name" in California or an "Assumed Name Certificate" in Texas to open the account.
2Copy of Certificate of Registration (may not apply to all states)
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Partnership Agreement | checkmark | checkmark |
| Certificate of Limited Partnership (LP-1) | checkmark | |
| Certificate of Formation (Form 207) | checkmark | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Fictitious Business Name Statement (CA) / Assumed Name Certificate (TX) (Unexpired and filed more than 30 days ago)1 | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Proof of Publication (If filing occured less than 1 year ago)1 | checkmark | |
| Confirm: Limited Partnership filed with Secretary of State | checkmark | checkmark |
1If using a "Fictitious Business Name" in California or an "Assumed Name Certificate" in Texas to open the account.
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Identification Number (EIN - if filed) OR Owner's Social Security Number (if used) |
checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Fictitious Business Name Statement (CA) / Assumed Name Certificate (TX) (Unexpired and filed more than 30 days ago)1 | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Proof of Publication (If filing occured less than 1 year ago)1 | checkmark | |
| If Applicable: Business License | checkmark | checkmark |
1If using a "Fictitious Business Name" in California or an "Assumed Name Certificate" in Texas to open the account.
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Partnership Agreement | checkmark | checkmark |
| Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP-1) | checkmark | |
| Certificate of Formation (Form 701) | checkmark | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Fictitious Business Name Statement (CA) / Assumed Name Certificate (TX) (Unexpired and filed more than 30 days ago)1 | checkmark | checkmark |
| If Applicable: Proof of Publication (If filing occured less than 1 year ago)1 | checkmark | |
| Confirm: LLP filed with Secretary of State | checkmark | checkmark |
1If using a "Fictitious Business Name" in California or an "Assumed Name Certificate" in Texas to open the account.
| Document | CA Requirement | TX Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Article of Incorporation (Non-Profit) | checkmark | checkmark |
| Statement of Information (Non-Profit) - may not apply to all states | checkmark | checkmark |
| Corporate Resolution (May use Resolution on Premier America Signature Card) |
checkmark | checkmark |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | checkmark | checkmark |
| Non Profit Classification (Choose One): 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization OR 501 (c)(7) Social or Recreational Club/Organization | checkmark | checkmark |
Foreign entity (business entity not formed in the State of California/Texas) can conduct business in California/Texas if it files a Designation by Foreign Corporation (Form S&DC-S/N or LLC-5 for California, Form 3901 for Texas), along with a Certificate of Good Standing to the California/Texas Secretary of State's office.
If Applicable - Accounts Owned by Another Entity: If this account is owned by another entity, (i.e., Corporation, LLC, Trust), ownership must be traced back to a natural person(s) and the Credit Union must identify and document information on all individual owners who hold ownership in the business.
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