To comply with Qatar regulatory requirements and maintain the security and integrity of your banking relationship, QIB periodically requests corporate customers to review and update their Know Your Customer (KYC) information.
Keeping your company's information up to date helps ensure uninterrupted access to your banking services and allows QIB to continue serving your business efficiently.
Is updating my information mandatory?
Yes.
Updating your corporate information is a regulatory requirement.
If the requested information and documentation are not provided within the required timeframe, QIB may be required to restrict or close your corporate account in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Should an account be closed for non-compliance, any unused cheque books must be returned to QIB, and the remaining account balance will be issued through a Manager's Cheque and sent to your registered address.
What forms do I need to complete?
Please download, complete, sign and stamp (where applicable) the following forms.
| Form | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Customer Information – Re-KYC Update Form | For periodic KYC reviews. Please carefully read the notes under the Confirmation Questions before signing. | Download |
| Corporate Customer Information – Update Form | To update your company's information. | Download |
| CRS & FATCA Self-Certification Form for Entities | Required for corporate tax residency declaration. | Download |
| CRS & FATCA Self-Certification Form for Individuals | Required for individual partners, shareholders or beneficial owners where applicable. | Download |
| Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Declaration Form | Required where applicable. | Download |
Supporting Documents Required
Please provide copies of the following documents together with the completed forms.
Company Documents
- Written declaration signed by all partners confirming that the authorised signatories are authorised to update the company's information, including company details, partner information, directors/management information and authorised signatories.
- Completed FATCA / CRS Tax Declaration.
- Valid Commercial Registration (Arabic and English).
- Valid Establishment / Computer Card.
- Valid Trade Licence.
- Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Board Resolution (where applicable).
- Tax Card (where applicable).
Shareholders / Partners
- Qatari ID copies for all partners.
- Valid passport copies for expatriate partners.
- If any partner is a corporate entity, a valid Commercial Registration copy of that company together with copies of its partners' Qatari IDs.
Directors and Authorised Signatories
- Qatari ID copies for all authorised signatories.
- Valid passport copies for expatriate authorised signatories.
- QID or Passport copies for Directors and Senior Management (such as CEO, CFO and equivalent positions) who are not partners or authorised signatories.
Individual Accounts
For individual account holders, please submit:
- CRS & FATCA Self-Certification Form for Individuals.
- Copy of Qatari ID.
- Passport copy (for expatriates).
Before You Submit
Before visiting QIB, please ensure:
- All mandatory fields are completed.
- All forms are signed by the authorised signatories as per the account mandate.
- Company stamp has been applied where required.
- All supporting documents are valid and up to date.
Where to Submit
Corporate Service Centre
Fanar Branch
Sunday to Thursday
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Important Information
QIB may request additional documents or information where required to complete the KYC review process or to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
FAQs
QIB will notify you whenever your information requires updating.
Yes, provided all forms have been completed and signed by the authorised signatories according to the account mandate.
Yes. Depending on your business structure or regulatory requirements, additional documentation may be requested.
Failure to provide the required information may result in restrictions on your account and may ultimately lead to account closure in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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