For businesses in Cameroon planning to join Bancoli to streamline their financial operations and global payments, the verification process is an essential step. It requires business documents that play a key role in complying with U.S. banking regulations.
The list below is tailored to help you understand the required documents and the type of information each document should contain in order to be accurately identified.
Important Note: We strongly recommend that you consult with legal counsel in your jurisdiction to ensure that you obtain the exact documents required for your specific business structure and location.
Legal Formation and Identification Documents
Initially, you will encounter a field requesting a "Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation, Certificate of Organization, or a similar official document." Below are details for this fields options tailored to your jurisdiction:
- Certificate of Registration (Certificat d’Immatriculation): This primary document is required for all businesses in Cameroon. It serves as the official certification of the business's legal existence and details its registration with the appropriate governmental body. It validates the company's right to operate within Cameroon.
Operational and Governance Documents
Second, you will find a field that requests "Operating Agreement, Corporate Bylaws, Partnership Agreement, Articles of Incorporation or Organization." Below are details tailored to your jurisdiction:
- Corporate Bylaws/Operating Agreement/Articles of Incorporation or Organization (Statuts): These critical documents outline the internal rules governing the management of the company in Cameroon. They detail the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers, decision-making processes, and the structural organization of the company, typically provided in French to meet local legal requirements.
Proof of Physical Business Address
Third, you will find a field that requests "Physical business address (e.g., utility bill, credit card bill, bank statement dated within the last 3 months)." Below you will find more detail:
- Utility Bill, Credit Card Bill, Bank Statement: To verify the physical presence of the business in Cameroon, a recent document (dated within the last 3 months) such as a utility bill (electricity, water, phone), credit card bill, or bank statement is required. It should reflect the business's address and can be in the name of the company or one of its legal representatives.
Ensuring that these documents are in order and readily available will facilitate a quicker and more efficient process to complete your business verification process.