Canada FAQ
What documents are needed to appoint a director in Canada?
Usually identity documents, address proof, consent materials, corporate resolutions, and the supporting KYC and ownership documents for the wider file.
Usually identity documents, address proof, consent materials, corporate resolutions, and the supporting KYC and ownership documents for the wider file.
A standard file usually starts with identity documents, proof of address, ownership details, business description, and where relevant the parent company’s corporate documents.
Additional documents may be requested for regulated sectors, higher-risk counterparties, banking-related matters, or where source-of-funds review is needed.
Key points
- Identity and ownership documents come first.
- Business description should be specific.
- Additional KYC can be requested later.
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