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In addition to your name, address and phone number, you will need the following information to complete the Family Office Account Application:
Individual | Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Unincorporated Business Everything from Individual column plus the following: |
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For each 10% or greater shareholder:
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In addition to the information that you will need to complete the Family Office account application, you will be asked to provide the documents listed below.
US Residents
Organizations
Family Office Clients
Document Category | Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed) |
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Proof of your identity |
The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and DOB, and is not in an editable format.
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Proof of your address |
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format.
*Document should be less than 12 months old |
Document Category | Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed) |
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Proof of your firm's existence |
The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the firm, and is not in an editable format.
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Proof of your firm's address . |
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format.
*Document should be less than 12 months old |
Proof of the IDENTITY of each individual or entity that has an ownership of 10% or more in the Family Office organization |
If the Owner is an Individual: The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and DOB, and is not in an editable format
If the Owner is an Entity: The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the firm, and is not in an editable format.
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Proof of the ADDRESS of each individual or entity that has an ownership interest of 10% or more in the Family Office organization |
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format.
*Document should be less than 12 months old |
Proof of the identity of the Family Offices' Authorized Trader |
The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and DOB, and is not in an editable format.
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Proof of the residential address of the Family Offices' Authorized Trader |
The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format.
*Document should be less than 12 months old |
Other Financial Institution Account Statement* *This requirement applies only to organizations and trusts that have been formed in or are located in countries that are not full members of the Financial Action Task Force (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org). |
The document should clearly state the name of the firm and be less than 12 months old.
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For each of its clients, a Family Office should submit:
If the client is an individual,
the same identification documents that are required of the Family Office itself except that the document submitted as proof of the client's identity (i.e., the clients passport, driver's license, national identity card or alien identification card) must include the client's signature.
If the client is an organization,
the same identification documents that are required of the Family Office itself with the following exceptions:
Proof of identity, date of birth, and signature. The document that the applicant provides must include the applicant's name, date of birth, and signature. |
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If the client is a trust, you should submit:
Document Category | Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed) |
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Proof of the trust's existence The document must clearly state the name of the trust . |
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Proof of the trust's U.S. taxpayer or other govt-issued identification number |
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Proof of the authority of the trust to trade on margin |
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Proof of the identity of each trustee and beneficiary of the trust |
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Proof of the address of each trustee and beneficiary of the trust |
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Other Financial Institution Account Statement
The document must clearly state the name of the firm and be less than 12 months old. This requirement applies only to organizations and trusts that have been formed in or are located in countries that are not full members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Note: If you submitted a bank or brokerage statement as proof of address, that will satisfy this requirement also (same statement can be used for both). |
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You can fund your account in any of the following currencies, regardless of which base currency you select:
During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method | What You Need |
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Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds. | |
Wire Transfer |
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Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank |
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Check |
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Online Bill Payment |
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Free of Payment (FOP) |
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Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred. | |
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer |
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Automated Customer Account Transfer Service |
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
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Account Transfer on Notification (ATON) |
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
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US Futures Asset Transfer |
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
In addition, for partial transfers:
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European Asset Transfer |
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
For partial transfers:
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Asian Asset Transfer |
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In addition to your name, address and phone number, you will need the following information to complete the Family Office Account Application:
Individual | Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Unincorporated Business Everything from Individual column plus the following: |
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|
For each 10% or greater shareholder:
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During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method | What You Need |
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Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds. | |
Wire Transfer |
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Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank |
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Online Bill Payment |
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Free of Payment (FOP) |
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Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred. | |
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer |
|
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service |
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
|
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON) |
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
|
US Futures Asset Transfer |
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
In addition, for partial transfers:
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European Asset Transfer |
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
For partial transfers:
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Asian Asset Transfer |
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In addition to your name, address and phone number, you will need the following information to complete the Family Office Account Application:
Individual | Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Unincorporated Business Everything from Individual column plus the following: |
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For each 10% or greater shareholder:
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Depending on your country of residence, you may be asked to provide the documents listed below.
Document Category | Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed) |
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Proof of your identity and date of birth The document must include your name, date of birth and a photograph and clearly state the identification number that you provided in your application. |
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Proof of your address The document must clearly list the customer name and the address being verified. |
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS THAT CAN BE USED FOR MAINLAND CHINA ACCOUNTS ONLY: If you are unable to produce any of the above, you may instead provide the following as proof of an address in China:
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During the funding step in the account application, you will need to provide us with additional information, which varies depending on the funding method you choose.
Funding Method | What You Need |
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Deposit Notifications: Notifications only and do not actually transfer money or positions. If you select one of these deposit methods, you are responsible for initiating the actual transfer of funds. | |
Wire Transfer |
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Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank |
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Check |
|
Online Bill Payment |
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Free of Payment (FOP) |
|
Instruct IB to contact your bank or broker to transfer funds and/or assets: If you select one of these methods, money and and/or positions are actually transferred. | |
Automatic Bank ACH Transfer |
|
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service |
In addition, for partial ACATS transfers:
|
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON) |
In addition, for partial ATON transfers:
|
US Futures Asset Transfer |
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application:
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
In addition, for partial transfers:
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European Asset Transfer |
From your Interactive Brokers Account Application
From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account:
For partial transfers:
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Asian Asset Transfer |
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