Documents to open a business account
Gathering everything beforehand speeds up the process. The list changes according to the company type.
MEI
- Active CNPJ
- ID document (RG or CNH)
- CPF
- MEI Status Certificate (CCMEI)
Individual entrepreneur and companies
Preparation list based on the institution's list for legal entities. It is not exhaustive and does not replace the list applicable to the company type and the proposal:
- Proof of the CNPJ registration status, issued on the Receita Federal website.
- Individual entrepreneur: Requerimento de Empresario and any amendments, registered with the Board of Trade (Junta Comercial).
- Limited company (Ltda.): Articles of Association (Contrato Social) and amendments, registered with the Board of Trade or the Legal Entities Registry Office.
- Corporation (S.A.): Bylaws (Estatuto Social), amendments and minutes of the election of the board, registered with the Board of Trade.
- Proof of the CPF registration status of partners and administrators.
- ID document of partners and administrators (RG, CNH or equivalent).
- Proof of address of partners and administrators: a recent utility bill (valid for 3 months), card statement, IPTU payment slip or rental agreement.
- Power of attorney with specific powers, if the company is represented by someone who is not an administrator.
The bank's list also includes a simplified record from the Board of Trade and a balance sheet or proof of revenue for the last 12 months, signed by an accountant registered with the CRC, as applicable. For attorneys-in-fact, check powers, validity and confirmation of effectiveness. The bank defines the applicable documentation and may request additional items. Reference checked on October 29, 2026.
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