Official documentation guide for corporate accounts

In accordance with Law 10/2010, of April 28, on the prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and with European Union regulations on due diligence, Bit2Me is legally obligated to reliably identify legal entities, their ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), and the origin of the funds they intend to operate with.

Basic requirements based on the company's tax residence

Depending on your company's tax residence, you will need to provide different documentation. All documents must be submitted in color, PDF format, and with good legibility.

Companies with tax residence in Spain

• Founding deeds and amendments: Copy of the articles of incorporation duly registered in the Commercial Registry, including any subsequent statutory updates or amendments (e.g., capital increases, change of name, change of address, or appointment of officers), if applicable.
• Shareholder structure (UBO): Declaration of beneficial ownership or registry certificate issued by the Commercial Registry.
• Proof of source of funds: Tax forms 200 (2025), 390 (2026), or 303 (2026). Alternatively, contracts with clients and bank statements proving ownership of the funds are accepted.
• Proof of address: Utility bill (water, electricity, internet) less than 6 months old.
• Official identification: Color ID card or passport (both sides) for all shareholders with more than 25% ownership and administrators.
• LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) code: Certificate of active/valid LEI code or proof of application. This is a regulatory requirement for operation and can be processed through the LEI Web Portal of the Spanish Association of Registrars.

Companies within the European Union (excluding Spain) and outside the European Union

• Legal incorporation and amendments (Good Standing): Articles of incorporation or bylaws, including any subsequent corporate amendment or update, if applicable.
• Proof of source of funds: Annual corporate income tax return for the previous fiscal year, submitted to the local tax authority. Alternatively, signed contracts with clients accompanied by a bank statement proving the company as the beneficiary of the funds intended for operation are accepted.
• Proof of address: Utility bill (water, electricity, etc.) in the company's name, with a maximum age of 6 months.
• Official identification: Color ID card or passport (both sides) for all shareholders with more than 25% ownership (UBO), directors, and authorized signatories.
• LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) code: Certificate of active/valid LEI code or proof of application. This is a particularly required for companies incorporated within the European Economic Area, in accordance with EU regulation.
• Additional signatories (if applicable): Copy of official identification (color, both sides) and notarized power of attorney or authorization signed by an entity director.

Additional requirements for obliged entities (Enhanced Due Diligence)

If your entity is legally classified as an Obliged Entity in its jurisdiction, in addition to the basic requirements above, you must provide the following documentation to pass enhanced due diligence (EDD):

1. Registration with the competent authority (AML / FIU / SEPBLAC): Accreditation or proof of the company's registration with the Executive Service of the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Monetary Infractions (SEPBLAC) in Spain, or with the main anti-money laundering authority (FIU) in its country of incorporation.
2. Appointment of AML representative: Documentation formally designating and confirming the appointment of a representative responsible for regulatory compliance with SEPBLAC or the competent main AML authority.
3. Compliance Officer: Full name, contact details, and identification of the person responsible for organizing and ensuring regulatory compliance within the company.
4. Anti-money laundering (AML) policy: Complete copy of the document detailing the policies and procedures implemented for money laundering prevention, including customer identification and verification processes (KYC) and transaction monitoring and supervision mechanisms (KYT).
5. KYC/KYT contract: Contract or invoices for the KYC and KYT tools your company uses.
6. External audit report: Copy of the latest external audit report related to AML regulatory compliance.
7. Risk analysis document: Document that assesses and details the risks associated with the company's operations and the measures implemented to mitigate them.
8. VASP / CASP registration (if applicable): If your company is registered as a virtual currency exchange for fiat currency service provider or virtual asset service provider, you must provide evidence and proof of such registration.