KYC Compliance Requirements for Opening different types of Bank Accounts in India
Abstract This paper outlines the regulatory framework and documentation requirements governing the Know Your Customer (KYC) process for opening various types of bank accounts in India. It integrates the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Master Directions on KYC, highlighting the risk-based approach, documentation…
Read article How to Open Different Types of Bank Accounts in India (Updated Guide)
Opening a bank account in India requires following specific rules and submitting valid documents. The procedure and documentation vary depending on whether the applicant is an individual, company, society, cooperative, or institution. This article explains the step-by-step requirements and includes easy compliance checklists for each category of account holder. 1. Opening Current Accounts for Clubs,…
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KYC/AML guidelines for opening bank account made simple
RBI has been imposing heavy penalties on banks that have not complied or the account opened in contravention of various directions and instructions issued by it, which includes failure to obtain adequate documents for opening accounts, failure to carry out identification procedures, and failure to examine the control structure of entities. However, to help the…
Read article Aadhaar-Based KYC: Government Allows Self-Declaration of Current Address
The Government of India has amended the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 to make the Know Your Customer (KYC) process more flexible and citizen-friendly. The amendment, notified on November 13, 2019, permits individuals to use their Aadhaar number for identification while declaring a current address different from the one recorded in…
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Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership: Banking Requirements for opening account
1. Understanding Partnership Firms A partnership is one of the oldest and most common forms of business organization, where two or more individuals come together to carry on a business and share its profits and losses. Each partner contributes skills, capital, or resources and, in return, becomes jointly and severally liable for the firm’s debts…
Opening Current Accounts for Clubs, Societies, and Associations: Key Documents and Regulatory Requirements
As banking regulations continue to emphasize transparency, traceability, and compliance, account opening procedures for non-individual customers such as clubs, societies, and associations have become more structured and documentation-driven. Banks are expected to not only verify the legal standing of such entities but also establish a clear understanding of the individuals authorized to manage their financial…
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