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Title：	Explanation of the Types of Dual Identification Documents Required for Processing an Over-the-counter Application to Open a Deposit Account at a DBU under Article 13, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Deposit Accounts and Suspicious or Unusual Transactions Ch
Date：	2015.05.08
Content：	The explanation of the types of dual identification documents required for processing an over-the-counter application to open a deposit account at a DBU under Article 13, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Deposit Accounts and Suspicious or Unusual Transactions is as follows: 1. Individual accounts: (1) Where the applicant presents a national ID card, he/she shall also provide other documents which can verify his/her identity, such as a National Health Insurance Card, passport, driver’s license, or student ID card. (2) Where the applicant presents a resident certificate issued by the National Immigration Agency, he/she shall also provide other documents which can verify his/her identity as specified in the preceding subparagraph. (3) Where the applicant is a foreign natural person or national without household registration who does not hold a resident certificate, he/she shall provide a foreign passport with a valid entry visa (or entry stamp) or an Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate issued by the Overseas Community Affairs Council, together with the Record of ID No. in the Republic of China. (4) Where the applicant is from Mainland China and does not hold a resident certificate, he/she shall provide an entry/exit permit issued by the National Immigration Agency, the Record of ID No. in the Republic of China, and other documents which can verify his/her identity. 2. Non-individual accounts: (1) Entities that have obtained certification documents from the domestic registration authority shall submit the certification documents from the domestic registration authority and supporting documents such as board meeting minutes, the articles of incorporation, or financial statements. (2) Foreign (including Mainland China) legal entities that have not obtained certification documents from the domestic registration authority shall submit the following documents: a. Proof of registration of the legal entity. b. Identification certificate of the responsible person. c. An authorization letter issued by the legal entity for its representative or agent in Taiwan. d. A notification of allocation of a tax code number of the withholding agency issued by the regional tax collection authority. (3) Where a domestic financial institution processes the opening of an NTD account for a foreign financial institution with which it has correspondent banking relations, it may use an annual report or annual financial statements in lieu of the aforementioned certification documents for the legal entity and the responsible person. 3. This Order shall become effective immediately. The FSC’s Jin-Guan-Yin (1) No. 0938011385 Order dated August 4, 2004 shall be abolished immediately.

Title：

Explanation of the Types of Dual Identification Documents Required for Processing an Over-the-counter Application to Open a Deposit Account at a DBU under Article 13, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Deposit Accounts and Suspicious or Unusual Transactions Ch

Date：

2015.05.08

Content：

The explanation of the types of dual identification documents required for processing an over-the-counter application to open a deposit account at a DBU under Article 13, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Deposit Accounts and Suspicious or Unusual Transactions is as follows:

1. Individual accounts:

(1) Where the applicant presents a national ID card, he/she shall also provide other documents which can verify his/her identity, such as a National Health Insurance Card, passport, driver’s license, or student ID card.

(2) Where the applicant presents a resident certificate issued by the National Immigration Agency, he/she shall also provide other documents which can verify his/her identity as specified in the preceding subparagraph.

(3) Where the applicant is a foreign natural person or national without household registration who does not hold a resident certificate, he/she shall provide a foreign passport with a valid entry visa (or entry stamp) or an Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate issued by the Overseas Community Affairs Council, together with the Record of ID No. in the Republic of China.

(4) Where the applicant is from Mainland China and does not hold a resident certificate, he/she shall provide an entry/exit permit issued by the National Immigration Agency, the Record of ID No. in the Republic of China, and other documents which can verify his/her identity.

2. Non-individual accounts:

(1) Entities that have obtained certification documents from the domestic registration authority shall submit the certification documents from the domestic registration authority and supporting documents such as board meeting minutes, the articles of incorporation, or financial statements.

(2) Foreign (including Mainland China) legal entities that have not obtained certification documents from the domestic registration authority shall submit the following documents:

a. Proof of registration of the legal entity.

b. Identification certificate of the responsible person.

c. An authorization letter issued by the legal entity for its representative or agent in Taiwan.

d. A notification of allocation of a tax code number of the withholding agency issued by the regional tax collection authority.

(3) Where a domestic financial institution processes the opening of an NTD account for a foreign financial institution with which it has correspondent banking relations, it may use an annual report or annual financial statements in lieu of the aforementioned certification documents for the legal entity and the responsible person.

3. This Order shall become effective immediately. The FSC’s Jin-Guan-Yin (1) No. 0938011385 Order dated August 4, 2004 shall be abolished immediately.