Axi offers options to open trading accounts under Company, Trust, or Corporate conditions.
How can I open a Corporate Account?
Please be aware that the application process for these accounts may differ from individual trading accounts.
To start a corporate account application, you should sign up online and choose “Company/Trust” under the application type.
If you have more questions, please contact our Client Services team.
What documents do you need to open a corporate account?
To open a Company, Trust, or Corporate trading account, we are required to collect detailed information relating to the prospective account holder(s).
A copy of the required documents is outlined below.
| Entity Type |
Required Documents |
| Corporate |
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Company Constitution
- Copy of the Register of Shareholders, dated within the past 6 months. If the Shareholder Registry is issued by the company itself (and not lodged with their local regulatory body), the Shareholder Registry must then be certified by a Notary Public / Qualified Lawyer.
- Proof of Address (copy of bank statement with the company name and address and issued within the last 3 months)
- Copy of Director/Shareholders' valid passport
- Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), a unique identification code for entities which trade in financial markets.
- Directors'/Shareholders' proof of residential address (copy of utility bill or bank statement, issued within the last 3 months)
Please note: If the client is a Financial Institution trading with third party funds, they will need to complete the Wolfsberg AML (Anti Money Laundering) questionnaire and provide their Internal AML Policy & Procedure. During the application process, we may require additional documentation.
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| Trust (Corporate) |
- Trust Registration
- Signed copy of Trust Deed
- Company's (trustee) Constitution
- Copy of the Register of Shareholders, dated within the past 6 months. If the Shareholder Registry is issued by the company itself (and not lodged with their local regulatory body), the Shareholder Registry must then be certified by a Notary Public / Qualified Lawyer.
- Proof of Company (trustee’s) address (copy of bank statement with the company name and address and issued within the last 3 months)
- Copy of Director/Shareholders' valid passport
- Directors'/Shareholders' proof of residential address (copy of utility bill or bank statement, issued within the last 3 months)
- Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), a unique identification code for entities which trade in financial markets.
Please note: If the client is a Financial Institution trading with third party funds, they will need to complete the Wolfsberg AML (Anti Money Laundering) questionnaire and provide their Internal AML Policy & Procedure. During the application process, we may require additional documentation.
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| Trust (Individual) |
- Trust Registration
- Signed copy of the Trust Deed
- Trustee’s proof of residential address (copy of utility bill or bank statement, issued within the last 3 months)
- Copy of the Trustee’s valid passport
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| Sole Trader |
- Business Registration
- Sole Trader’s proof of residential address (copy of utility bill or bank statement, issued within the last 3 months)
- Copy of the Sole Trader’s valid passport
- Employment and financial details
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Once all information and supporting documents have been supplied and verified, we aim to process the application and open the account within 3 business days.
IMPORTANT: You must declare shareholders/ultimate beneficial owners who own 25% or more of a Company being named in an application. For further information regarding corporate accounts, please contact our Client Services team.
For more information regarding Important definitions for Corporate Accounts, please check this article.
