What documents are required to open a bank account for a legal entity?

For LLC:

• Original passport 

For JSC:

• Original passport of the head of the organization

• Charter/founding agreement and amendments thereto

• Documents on the election/appointment of the head and extension of powers

• Extract from the shareholder register/other similar document certifying the rights of shareholders

If you grant another person authority to manage funds in the account: 

• Order/Power of Attorney granting signature authority and the right to dispose of funds

• Original passport of the account signatory

The bank may request constitutional and other documents to comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation and regulations of the Bank of Russia, including Federal Law No. 115-FZ. The full list of documents is available via the link.