Diaspora organization account is ideal for non-profit organization and NGOs under foreign law
Features of the Diaspora Organization Account
It’s free to open with no required minimum balance
You get free monthly E-statements
There is no limit on the frequency of withdrawals
Account holders have access to international debit cards
Account holders have access to internet banking
What You Require to Open this Account
In order to open this account, ensure you have the following documents, which should be notarized by a lawyer or the DRC Embassy in the country of registration:
Legal registration proof of the non-profit organization
Operating authorization given by the President of DRC
Non objection letter given by the NGO’s field supervising ministry in DRC
Or agreement issued by the ministry of Planning
Article of associations
if not specify in the articles of association, a General Assembly or Board of Directors resolution appointing all the directors and specifying account management power
Internal regulations
Valid identification documents of all the founders
Valid identification documents of all authorized signatories in the account (valid passport, valid residence permit if applicable, photo, etc)
Account opening resolution signed by duly authorized representatives on the letterhead, then sealed.
Duly completed and signed account-opening forms.
FATCA W-9 and confidentiality waiver forms for US clients
Sign up Process
Download the application forms and email indemnity form and complete both
Collect all the documents listed in requirements above
Ensure to also send the original (hard copy) email indemnity form via post to the address below: Diaspora Banking, Equity Banque Commerciale du Congo SA. 4b, Avenue des Aviateurs, Gombe/Kinshasa, DRC.
For any further clarification, write to us diaspora@equitybcdc.cd and we will get back to you.
Complaints Handling Process
Lodge complaint at any of our branches, via diaspora@equitybcdc.cd. We will record your feedback and issue you with a reference number.
We will acknowledge your feedback within 48hours.
If we cannot resolve the complaint immediately, we will advise on the next cause of action and when to expect feedback from us.
We will endeavour to resolve the complaint within 7 working days. However, should we require more time to it, we will keep you updated with progress every 7 days until the complaint is resolved.
Should the resolution not meet your satisfaction, feel free to get back to us with your concerns and we will review the issue and resolution and revert back to you.
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