Opening a Business Account
What do you need?
Sole Trader
Opening an account as a Sole Trader
To comply with regulation and to protect against fraud we have to verify each business owner and their business.
Therefore we need one original document from each option below to be taken to your local branch.
Sole Trader Owner Verification
Who are you?
| Passport or |
| Full UK / Irish Driving Licence or |
| National ID Card |
Where do you live?
| Original Utility Bill (gas, electric, landline telephone only) or |
| Full UK / Irish Driving Licence or |
| Bank, credit card or mortgage statement (non Ulster Bank only) |
Sole Trader Business Verification
Where is your business located?
| Registered Accountant / Solicitor's letter addressed to Ulster Bank confirming the business name, owners and trading address |
Is your business trading more than 18 months?
| A copy of your most recent Annual Accounts |
Partnership
Opening an account as a Partnership
To comply with regulation and to protect against fraud we have to verify each business owner and their business.
From each partner we require one original document from the 'who are you?' and 'where do you live?' sections below to be presented at your local branch.
To verify your business we require one original document from each option within the Business Verification section to be presented at your local branch.
Partnership Owner Verification
Who are you?
| Passport or |
| Full UK / Irish Driving Licence or |
| National ID Card |
Where do you live?
| Original Utility Bill (gas, electric, landline telephone only) or |
| Full UK / Irish Driving Licence or |
| Bank, credit card or mortgage statement (non Ulster Bank only) |
Partnership Business Verification
Where is your business located?
| Registered Accountant / Solicitor's letter addressed to Ulster Bank confirming the business name, owners and trading address |
Is your business trading more than 18 months?
| A copy of your most recent Annual Accounts |
Limited Company
Opening an account as a Limited Company
To comply with regulation and to protect against fraud we have to verify each business owner and their business.
From each director and shareholder we need one original document from the 'who are you?' and 'where do you live?' sections below to be presented at your local branch.
We also need to verify your business and require one original document from each option within the Business Verification section.
Limited Company Owner Verification
Who are you?
| Passport or |
| Full UK / Irish Driving Licence or |
| National ID Card |
Where do you live?
| Original Utility Bill (gas, electric, landline telephone only) or |
| Full UK / Irish Driving Licence or |
| Bank, credit card or mortgage statement (non Ulster Bank only) |
Limited Company Business Verification
Is your business trading more than 18 months?
| A copy of your most recent Annual Accounts |