Listed below are items that are required. These must be original and will be shown to the bank in person: Current valid full passport (UK or EEC, not a visitor’s passport) Recent original Building Society / bank statement or current UK full (not provisional) signed driving licence and a current utility bill. Banks do change their policy from time to time and therefore we suggest you also phone the bank to clarify matters before attending your appointment or sending any identification. Find out more about what you need to open a business bank account.