Summary of "know your client" requirements
Ireland
Private company limited by shares (LTD)
Typical KYC information required by, for example, banks and professional services firms is as follows:
- Proof of incorporation/registration
- Up-to-date list of directors
- Identification of the ultimate beneficial owners
- Personal identification of at least 1 director (ie, copies of a recent utility bill and passport or driver's license) and
- Disclosure of any politically exposed persons
KYC information does not need to be submitted for the incorporation of the company itself.
External company
Typical KYC information required in respect of the foreign company by, for example, banks and professional service firms is as follows:
- Proof of incorporation / registration
- Up-to-date list of directors (if any)
- Identification of the ultimate beneficial owners
- Personal identification of at least 1 director (ie, copies of a recent utility bill and passport or driver's license) and
- Disclosure of any politically exposed persons
KYC information does not need to be submitted for registration of the branch.
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