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Payments for international business companies
IBCs, exempted companies, LLCs and other international entities used for holding, trading and investment. We understand how these companies are formed, governed and evidenced.
In shortCCYFX serves international business companies (IBCs), exempted companies and LLCs used for holding, trading and investment. Typical documents are a certificate of incorporation, constitutional documents, a recent certificate of good standing or incumbency, registers of directors and members, and an ownership chart.
We understand why these companies exist
International companies hold investments, joint ventures, trading operations, intellectual property and group financing. These are legitimate purposes, and they are precisely what banks need to have explained.
We document the purpose of the company, the people behind it and the payments it expects to make. That record answers the questions correspondent banks would otherwise raise on each transfer.
Professional directors
Companies whose directors are provided by a licensed corporate service provider are welcome, as are those with individual directors.
Registry documents
Certificates of incumbency, registers of members and certificates of good standing, in the form each registry or registered agent issues them.
Group onboarding
Onboard several group companies together, so that intercompany payments are documented in advance.
Corporate changes
Tell us when directors or owners change, and we update your file accordingly.
What we will ask for
Preparing these documents in advance makes onboarding simpler. We confirm the exact list for your structure when you apply.
Company
For the account-holding entity.
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum and articles, or operating agreement
- Recently issued certificate of good standing or incumbency
- Registers of directors and of members
Ownership and authority
For each layer of the structure.
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Nominee agreements, where used
- Board resolution naming authorised signatories
- Registered agent details
Individuals
For directors, beneficial owners and signatories.
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Proof of residential address
- Source of wealth statement with supporting evidence
- Politically exposed person and tax residency declarations
Common questions
What is a certificate of incumbency?
A document issued by a company’s registered agent confirming details such as its directors, shareholders and registered office. It is commonly provided for BVI, Cayman and Nevis companies.
How recent do certificates need to be?
Generally issued within the last three to six months. We will tell you if a document needs to be refreshed.
Do you accept companies with corporate directors?
Yes. We identify the corporate director and the individuals who control it.
Other structures
Trusts and foundations
Discretionary and fixed trusts, private trust companies and foundations.
Fiduciaries and CSPs
Licensed trustees and corporate service providers with client portfolios.
Family offices
Single and multi-family offices managing wealth across borders.
Tell us about your structure
Apply online in about ten minutes. We will reply with the documents your structure requires and an indicative timeline for onboarding.