It is required that you mail the following documents to open a Commercial International Bank Account at Mercantil Commercebank:

1. Application to Open a Commercial International Bank Account, duly completed with all
   the information requested for each authorized signer, including physical and mailing
   business addresses.
   
   
2. Original Signature Card, signed where indicated.
   
   
3. Original W-8BEN Form, duly completed and signed where indicated.
   
   
4. Corporate Resolution Form (original or copy) duly signed. Place signatures and corporate seal in the second page of the form where indicated and only in the spaces specifically provided for this purpose.
   
   
5. Funds Transfer Agreement (original or copy) duly signed. Place signatures in the first page of the form where indicated, and only in the spaces specifically provided for this purpose.
   
   
6. Copy of most recent corporate Financial Statement, duly issued, signed, and sealed by a certified public accountant.
   
   
7. Copy of Identity Card or Passport (legible and currently effective) for each
   authorized signer.
   
   
8. Reference letter(s) (any of the following is acceptable):
   • A Banco Mercantil letter of reference issued in the company’s name
   • Two reference letters from other banks issued in the company’s name
   • If it has been less than a year since the company was established, you can send us a reference letter of a bank for each account signatory, accompanied by a personal financial statement for each signatory
     
     
9. Copy of the company’s Articles of Incorporation or organization document, as well as the Minutes of its Shareholder Meetings, duly registered with the competent mercantile authority, certifying the following designations and agreements:
   
   • Appointment of each individual serving in the company’s Board of Directors (updated current information)
   • Powers granted to each Director. It is important that either said document or a resolution by the Board of Directors specify that each member is authorized to act for the company and to contract liabilities in the company’s name solely by means of his/her signature
   • Any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation or company organization document
     
     
10. Copy of Corporation taxpayer ID (RIF, RUC, NIT or Equivalent).
    
    
11. An initial deposit is required to open the account. Please refer to our Commercial & Corporate International Fees for further information. This amount may be remitted to the Bank via any of the following:
    • A check duly endorsed to the company, which must be remitted with the documents mentioned above, is required to open the account
    • Mercantil Commercebank account debit authorization letter
    • Funds transfer

Mercantil Commercebank, N.A.
Commercial Banking International
Account Opening
220 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
U.S.A