Requirements vary between banks, but in general the Big 5 Canadian banks (RBC, TD, CIBC, Scotiabank and BMO) require the following:
Articles of Incorporation (the bylaws of the company – lawyer drafted);
Notice of Articles (generated by the Corporate Registry);
Certificate of Incorporation (generated by the Corporate Registry);
Central Securities Register (lists all of the shareholders’ of the Company; lawyer drafted).
All of these documents will be provided to you upon purchase of your Shelf Company and have been prepared in consultation with a qualified lawyer.