New account opening checklist.

Foreign nationals/non-residents

• Valid Foreign Passport
• Proof of Address for Foreign National - Employment Contract/Confirmation from local employer may also be utilized
• US Social Security Number (SSN) (US Citizens/Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs)
• Foreign Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
• Local TIN is required if employed within Guyana

Joint parties or signatories

If you're adding joint parties or signatories to your account, be sure to walk with their documents listed in items 1-4.

One valid form of ID for parent/ legal guardian: 

• National ID
• Passport
• Driver’s License

Valid Birth Certificate for minor.

Proof of legal guardianship of minor (if applicable)

Photo identification for minor (if available):

• Passport
• National ID 
• School ID

Proof of address for parent or legal guardian: (any one of the following, issued within the last 6 months)

• Utility bill
• Current Driver’s License
• Post-marked correspondence
• Tenancy agreement (last receipt required if executed more than 6 months)
• EveryData Guyana Inc. Credit Report
• Hire Purchase Agreement/Statement
• GRA Notice of Assessment (previous year only)
• Third party confirmation (spouse, relatives etc.) Third party will be required to sign a confirmation letter accompanied by their Proof of address and a clear copy of their Identification

Proof of Income for parent or legal guardian:

If Employed: Please provide one of the following (not older than 3 months):

• Job Letter (indicating current designation, date of employment, income)
• Recent pay slip (indicating employer & employee name, income, pay cycle)

If Self Employed:

• Proof of income generation in the business name (e.g., accountant/self-prepared Income & Expenditure Statement, bank statements, receipt books, contracts etc.)
• Financial Projections (1 Year) (for new businesses)
• Valid Business registration (if applicable)
• Valid Regulatory Permit/Licenses (if applicable) E.g (Mining, Fuel, Gas Station, Real estate agents, Cargo vessel, Pharmacy & Drug Store, Cinema, Food Restaurant, Importers/Exporters, Lumber dealers, Tourism, Telecommunications etc.)

Address & Financial Support Confirmation: the parent or legal guardian will be required to sign a letter confirming that the minor resides with them and that they will be responsible for their financial support (where this differs, this should be recorded with supporting documentation).

Tax Identification Number (TIN) for parent or legal guardian: please refer to the Guyana Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) section above

Foreign Nationals/Non-Residents: please refer to the Foreign nationals/non-residents section above.