Whenever possible, Swan independently retrieves required documents. If retrieval isn't possible, Swan may request the documents listed on this page to open an account for your company registered in 🇮🇹 Italy.
Documents marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. All other documents may be requested on a case-by-case basis.
Documents must be written in the Latin alphabet, and must be comprehensive, accurate, and compliant with legal requirements.
Companies
Legal forms
Legal form (Italian)
Description
Società semplice
Simple partnership
Società in nome collettivo (s.n.c.)
General partnership
Società in accomandita semplice (s.a.s.)
Limited partnership
Società per azioni (s.p.a.)
Joint-stock company or public limited company
Società a responsabilità limitata (s.r.l.)
Limited liability company or private limited company
Società in accomandita per azioni (s.a.p.a.)
Limited partnership by shares
Società cooperative
Cooperative societies
Società di mutuo soccorso
Mutual aid societies
Accepted documents
Document type (Italian)
Description
Details
Visura camerale (Visura ordinaria della società di capitale)*
Proof of company registration*
Retrieved by Swan
An official document from the Chamber of Commerce, dated.
Statuto sociale or Atto costitutivo della società
Articles of Association
Retrieved by Swan
Must be stamped by the notary.
Must be the most recently published version, or dated within the last 6 months if amendments have been made.
Documento d'identità del titolare effettivo*
Identity documents of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)*
All valid identity (ID) documents are accepted.
If the ID does not include an Italian tax ID number, the Italian national health card (Tessera Sanitaria) will be requested.
Must be submitted in color, both sides (if applicable).
Prova dell'indirizzo personale
Proof of address of UBOs
Must be dated within the last 3 months.
Procura Documento d'identità del rappresentante legale
Power of Attorney and ID document of the legal representative
Must be dated within the last year and signed.
An ID document is required if the legal representative is not the account holder.
Modulo per le persone politicamente esposte
Politically Exposed Person (PEP) form
Will be sent to the end user (based on communication preferences).
Must be dated and signed.
Bilancio finanziario
Financial statements
Retrieved by Swan
Must be dated within the last 3 months.
Dichiarazione giurata degli azionari effettivi della società
Sworn statement
Must be signed and dated within the last 3 months.
Organigramma aziendale
Company structure chart
An internal company document showing the holding structure.
Self-employed individuals and freelancers
Legal forms
Legal form (Italian)
Description
Imprenditore individuale
Regulated liberal professions or self-employed
Libero professionista
Non-regulated liberal professions or freelancers
Accepted documents
Document type (Italian)
Description
Details
Visura Camerale (Visura Ordinaria della società di Capitale)*
Proof of registration*
Retrieved by Swan
Applies if the type of activity requires registration.
Must be issued by an official source and dated.
Dichiarazione delle imposte all'Agenzia delle Entrate
Individual tax return document
Retrieved by Swan if the VAT (Value-Added Tax) number is provided in the onboarding form.
If the VAT number is not provided, it will be requested directly from the end user.
Only the most recent tax return is accepted.
Prova dell'indirizzo
Proof of address
Must be dated within the last 3 months.
Modulo per le persone politicamente esposte
Politically Exposed Person (PEP) form
This will be sent to the end user (based on your communication preferences).
Must be dated and signed.
Bilancio finanziario
Financial statements
Requested if their activity isn't registered.
Must be dated within the last 3 months.
Associations
Legal forms
Legal form (Italian)
Description
Organizzazioni non governative (ONG)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
ETS non commerciali
Non-commercial third sector entities
Organizzazioni del commercio equo solidale, del microcredito, della finanza etica
Organizations of fair trade, microcredit, and ethical finance
Organizzazioni e associazioni di migranti
Organizations and associations of migrants
Imprese sociali, organizzazioni sindacali di lavoratori e imprenditori
Social enterprises, trade union organizations of workers, and entrepreneurs
Organizzazioni di volontariato
Volunteer organizations
Associazioni di promozione sociale che abbiano tra le finalità statutarie la cooperazione allo sviluppo
Social promotion associations whose statutory aims include development cooperation
Sindacato dell'abitazione
Homeowners' association
Fondazione
Foundation
Accepted documents
Document type (Italian)
Description
Details
Statuto sociale / Atto costitutivo della società
Articles of Association
Must be dated and signed.
Must be the most recently published version, or dated within the last 6 months if amendments have been made.
Verbali, regolamento interno, elenco dei membri, registri di voto o documenti dei membri del consiglio*
Meeting minutes, house rules, member lists, voting records, or board documents*
Must be the latest versions.
Visura ordinaria della società di capitale
UBO certificate (if applicable)
An internal company document.
Must be signed.
Documento d'identità dell'azionario effettivo
ID documents of UBOs
All valid ID documents (including passports) are accepted.
If the end user doesn't provide the new ID (which includes the tax ID), the Italian national health card (Tessera Sanitaria) will be requested to retrieve the tax ID.
Additional documentation Depending on the company type, business activity, and applicable regulations, Swan may request additional documentation at any stage of the account lifecycle. The documents listed on these pages are standard requirements, not an exhaustive list.