Business Owner: How is your business organized?
business account with TCAFCU.
Please find your business type below for the documents required to open a
Sole Proprietorship
Filed Fictitious Name Certificate – A sole proprietorship conducting business under a fictitious business name must
register this name with the Pennsylvania Department of State. A fictitious name is any assumed name other than the
proper name of the business using such name. The surname of a person, standing alone or coupled with words that
describe the business is not a fictitious business name and need not be registered. For example, “Jones Radio Repair”
would not be a fictitious name because it includes the last name of the owner. However, “Bill’s Radio Repair” is considered
to be a fictitious name because the owner’s last name is not listed. Forms can be found at www.dos.state.pa.us to register
your fictitious name or contact the Department of State at 717-787-1057
Tax ID assignment verification from the IRS* or your Social Security Number
State or federally issued photo ID for Sole Proprietorship and all agents – i.e. Driver’s License or Passport, etc.
Completed, notarized copy of Member Identity Information & Verification Card - For any authorized signers who
are not present at the time the business account is opened or they are added to the business account.
General Partnership
Filed Fictitious Name Certificate – A fictitious name is a name, style or designation other than the proper name of the
entity using such name. The inclusion of words that suggest additional owners, such as Company, & Company, & Sons, &
Associates, makes the name an assumed or fictitious name. For partnerships, the last name of all partners must be listed
or the fictitious name registration applies. For example, if “Moore, Johnson, & Smith” includes all three partners’ names, it
is not considered to be a fictitious business name. If all the partners’ names are not included, then the name must be
registered with the Department of State. Forms can be found at www.dos.state.pa.us to register your fictitious name or
contact the Department of State at 717-787-1057
Partnership Agreement (If Available) -- This document represents the terms and conditions in which the partnership
operate. It is highly recommended that a formal partnership agreement be completed since this document will describe the
rights and responsibilities or all partners.
Tax ID assignment verification from the IRS*
State or federally issued photo ID for all partners and authorized signers – I.e. Driver’s License or Passport, etc.
Completed, notarized copy of Member Identity Information & Verification Card - For any authorized signers who
are not present at the time the business account is opened or they are added to the business account.
Limited Partnership
Certificate of Limited Partnership – This document verifies the official filing of a Limited Partnership. This entity type
may require a formal partnership agreement differentiating general partner(s) from limited partners.
Filed Fictitious Name Certificate – A fictitious name is a name, style or designation other than the proper name of the
entity using such name. The inclusion of words that suggest additional owners, such as Company, & Company, & Sons, &
Associates, makes the name an assumed or fictitious name. For partnerships, the last name of all partners must be listed
or the fictitious name registration applies. For example, if “Moore, Johnson, & Smith” includes all three partners’ names, it
is not considered to be a fictitious business name. If all the partners’ names are not included, then the name must be
registered with the Department of State. Forms can be found at www.dos.state.pa.us to register your fictitious name or
contact the Department of State at 717-787-1057
Tax ID assignment verification from the IRS*
State or federally issued photo ID for all partners and authorized signers – I.e. Driver’s License or Passport, etc.
Completed, notarized copy of Member Identity Information & Verification Card - For any authorized signers who
are not present at the time the business account is opened or they are added to the business account.
Limited Liability Company
Certificate of Limited Liability Company – This document verifies the official filing of a Limited Liability Company. Any
PA LLC must file the certificate with the Pennsylvania Corporation Bureau to begin existence. Forms can be found at
www.dos.state.pa.us to register your fictitious name or contact the Department of State at 717-787-1057
Operating Agreement – This document is an agreement, similar to a corporations bylaws, among an LLC’s members
which govern the LLC’s operations and the rights of its members.
Tax ID assignment verification from the IRS*
State or federally issued photo ID for all owners and authorized signers – I.e. Driver’s License or Passport, etc.
Completed, notarized copy of Member Identity Information & Verification Card - For any authorized signers who
are not present at the time the business account is opened or they are added to the business account.
Corporation
Articles of Incorporation filed with the Department of State Corporation Bureau – This document shows the filing
of the corporation with the state and includes the corporations name, address and incorporators. A business entity number
is assigned to the corporation. Forms can be found at www.dos.state.pa.us to register your fictitious name or contact the
Department of State at 717-787-1057
Corporate Resolution – Document showing the organization and officers of the corporation
Tax ID assignment verification from the IRS *
State or federally issued photo ID for all owners and authorized signers – I.e. Driver’s License or Passport, etc.
Completed, notarized copy of Member Identity Information & Verification Card - For any authorized signers who
are not present at the time the business account is opened or they are added to the business account.
Bylaws (for non-profit corporations) - These are rules that explain the governing and operation of a non-profit
Corporation. These rules are not filed with any state agency.
*Tax ID Assignment Verification from the IRS (Not your sales tax form!) This is also known as your Employer Identification
Number (EIN). This is a nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify tax accounts of Sole Proprietors, Corporations,
Partnerships or LLC’s.