What You Need for the Application

What You Need - Application

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:
US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). Your employer name, address and phone number. Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits. Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income. Total Assets.	Entity's Tax or Government-Issued Identification Number. US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity). Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). For each 10% or greater shareholder: Name Date of birth Address Phone Country of Citizenship or formation if entity Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).

What You Need - Documents (Family Office Applicants in the US)

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.

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US Residents
Organizations
Family Office Clients

US Residents

Document Category	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
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. Passport Driver's License National ID Card Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card, Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)
Proof of your address	The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format. Mortgage Statement* Deed Other Evidence of Property Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy) Utility Bill* Driver's License Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address* Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer* Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy* Security System Bill/Statement* Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices) *Document should be less than 12 months old

Organizations

Document Category	Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
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. Articles of incorporation; Business License; Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of Incorporation; Company Charter; Bylaws; Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC Agreement
Proof of your firm's address .	The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format. Mortgage Statement* Deed Other Evidence of Property Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy) Utility Bill* Driver's License Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address* Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer* Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy* Security System Bill/Statement* Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices) *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 Passport Driver's License National ID Card Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card, Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.) 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. The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the firm, and is not in an editable format. Government-Issued Business License Government-Issued Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of Incorporation Company Charter Bylaws Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC Agreement
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. Mortgage Statement* Deed Other Evidence of Property Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy) Utility Bill* Driver's License Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address* Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer* Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy* Security System Bill/Statement* Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices) *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. Passport Driver's License National ID Card Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card, Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)
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. Mortgage Statement* Deed Other Evidence of Property Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy) Utility Bill* Driver's License Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address* Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer* Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org); Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy* Security System Bill/Statement* Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices) *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. Bank Statement Broker Statement Mortgage Statement Loan Statement

Family Office Clients

What You Need - Funding

You can fund your account in any of the following currencies, regardless of which base currency you select:

Australian Dollar
British Pound
Canadian Dollar
Chinese Offshore Renminbi
Czech Koruna
Danish Krone
Euro
Hong Kong Dollar
Hungarian Forint
Indian Rupee (Available to customers with Interactive Brokers (India) Pvt. Ltd. accounts only)
Israeli Shekel
Japanese Yen
Mexican Peso
Norwegian Krone
New Zealand Dollar
Polish Zloty
Singapore Dollar
Swedish Krona
Swiss Franc
United States Dollar

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
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	Amount of intended deposit Bank Name Bank Account Number (optional)
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank	Amount of intended deposit Bank Name
Check	Amount of intended deposit Check Number Bank Routing Number Bank Account Number
Online Bill Payment	Amount of intended deposit Bank Name
Free of Payment (FOP)	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer
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	Bank Account Number Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings) Bank's 9-digit routing number
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number In addition, for partial ACATS transfers: Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number In addition, for partial ATON transfers: Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer
US Futures Asset Transfer	From your Interactive Brokers Account Application: Interactive Brokers Account ID User Name Account Title Address Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account Email Address. From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account: Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account Address City/State/Zip Account Owner Name(s) Account Number. In addition, for partial transfers: Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
European Asset Transfer	From your Interactive Brokers Account Application Interactive Brokers Account ID User Name Account Title Account Type Address Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only). From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account: Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account Address City/State/Zip Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker Account Owner Name(s) Account Number. For partial transfers: Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred
Asian Asset Transfer	Summary and country of origin/exchange of each asset to transfer

What You Need - Application

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:
US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). Your employer name, address and phone number. Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits. Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income. Total Assets.	Entity's Tax or Government-Issued Identification Number. US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity). Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). For each 10% or greater shareholder: Name Date of birth Address Phone Country of Citizenship or formation if entity Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).

What You Need - Documents (Family Office Applicants in Canada)

Family Office Accounts

Documents Required for Canadian Family Office

One Canadian dollar check made payable to Interactive Brokers Canada;
Customer Agreement;
Shareholders Communications Instruction Forms B & C;
Client Consent to Electronic Delivery of Documents;
Where applicable:
- Corporate Resolution;
- Articles of Incorporation;
- Partnership Resolution;
- Partnership Agreement.

What You Need - Funding

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
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	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name; Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name.
Online Bill Payment	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number; Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer; Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer; CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
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	Bank Account Number; Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings); Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number. In addition, for partial ACATS transfers: Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer; Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer; CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer; Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number. In addition, for partial ATON transfers: Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer; Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer; Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer	From your Interactive Brokers Account Application: Interactive Brokers Account ID; User Name; Account Title; Address; Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account; Email Address. From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account: Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account; Address; City/State/Zip; Account Owner Name(s); Account Number. In addition, for partial transfers: Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
European Asset Transfer	From your Interactive Brokers Account Application Interactive Brokers Account ID; User Name; Account Title; Account Type; Address; Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only). From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account: Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account; Address; City/State/Zip; Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker; Account Owner Name(s); Account Number. For partial transfers: Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred.
Asian Asset Transfer	Summary and country of origin/exchange of each asset to transfer.

What You Need - Application

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:
US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). Your employer name, address and phone number. Bank or third-party broker account numbers for funding purposes, plus routing number for check deposits. Estimated Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Estimated Liquid Net Worth (excluding value of residence). Annual Net Income. Total Assets.	Entity's Tax or Government-Issued Identification Number. US Tax Classification (Partnership, Corporation, Disregarded Entity). Controlling Officer name, address, phone number, US Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card). For each 10% or greater shareholder: Name Date of birth Address Phone Country of Citizenship or formation if entity Social Security Number or ID number if not a US citizen (Driver's License, Alien Identification Card, Passport or National Identity Card).

What You Need - Documents (All Other Family Office Applicants)

Non-US Residents

Depending on your country of residence, you may be asked to provide the documents listed below.

What You Need - Funding

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
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	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name; Bank Account Number (optional).
Bank ACH Transfer from Your Bank	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name.
Check	Amount of intended deposit; Check Number; Bank Routing Number; Bank Account Number.
Online Bill Payment	Amount of intended deposit; Bank Name.
Free of Payment (FOP)	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number; Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock to transfer; Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer; CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer.
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	Bank Account Number; Bank Account Type (Checking or Savings); Bank's 9-digit routing number.
Automated Customer Account Transfer Service	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number. In addition, for partial ACATS transfers: Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or US Mutual Fund to transfer; Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer; CUSIP Number and Aggregate Face Value of each US Bond to transfer; Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option to transfer.
Account Transfer on Notification (ATON)	Name of Third-Party Bank or Broker; Third-Party Bank or Broker Account Number. In addition, for partial ATON transfers: Symbol, Number of Shares, and Exchange (optional) of each Stock and/or Canadian Stock to transfer; Symbol, Number of Shares, Strike (optional), Put/Call (optional), and Expiration Date (optional) of each Warrant to transfer; Underlying Symbol, Number of Contracts, Position (long or short), Strike, Put or Call, and Expiration Date of each Option and/or Canadian Option to transfer.
US Futures Asset Transfer	From your Interactive Brokers Account Application: Interactive Brokers Account ID; User Name; Account Title; Address; Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account; Email Address. From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account: Name of Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account; Address; City/State/Zip; Account Owner Name(s); Account Number. In addition, for partial transfers: Description and quantity of each asset to be transferred.
European Asset Transfer	From your Interactive Brokers Account Application Interactive Brokers Account ID; User Name; Account Title; Account Type; Address; Social Security Number or Tax ID Number on Account (US residents only). From the account to be transferred to your Interactive Brokers account: Name of Bank/Brokerage Firm Currently Holding Your Account; Address; City/State/Zip; Name of Contact Person at Bank/Broker; Account Owner Name(s); Account Number. For partial transfers: Symbol, Description, Quantity, and ISIN number of each asset to be transferred.
Asian Asset Transfer	Summary and country of origin/exchange of each asset to transfer.