Partnering with Sharonview Can Help Your Business Succeed

Getting Started is Easy
Excellent Deposit and Loan Rates
Generally Lower Fees than Banks
Account Options for Different Business Types

Joining a credit union as a business member is part of a sound business foundation. With better rates and lower fees, Sharonview is positioned to help your business grow.

Sharonview is in your corner, providing the tools your business needs and guidance to help you select the  right products. We have a skilled Business Services team of people who take time to understand your business and offer options that fit. We're a credit union with roots in North Carolina and South Carolina, and branches throughout the country as part of the CO-OP Network.

Applying for membership is easy, and one of our Business Services Officers can guide you through the process.

Call 800.462.4421 to Apply    Find a Sharonview Branch

Eligibility and Documents Needed for Business Membership

To help you prepare to open a business membership, follow these guidelines.

 

Business Eligibility General Requirements

The business owner or an official signor of the business must first be a member of Sharonview Federal Credit Union to open a business membership. Requirements may vary depending on business structure. View the personal eligibility requirements.

All account owners and authorized signers are required to present a government issued ID, and will also need to provide social security number and physical address and mailing address, if different.

Church Accounts

Churches are not all organized in the same manner. Some are incorporated and others are unincorporated.

  • If the Church is incorporated use the Nonprofit Organization guide.
  • If unincorporated use the Unincorporated Association guide.
Corporation
  • Proof of EIN (typically a SS-4 form)
  • Articles of Organization
  • Corporate Resolution
  • Social Security# of all signers
  • DOB (all signers)
  • Primary ID (all signers)
  • Proof of address (all signers)
  • Physical address of business
  • Account Authorization Card
DBA
  • Employee Identification Number E.I.N. (or Social Security #)
  • Trade or Fictitious Name Filing with the state
  • Primary ID
  • Proof of address
  • Physical address of the business
  • Account Authorization Card
  • If owner adds authorized signer, signer will also need SSN, proof of address, primary and secondary ID, DOB
Limited Liability Corporation
  • Proof of EIN (typically a SS-4 form) (or SSN if one owner and no employees)
  • Articles of Organization
  • Social Security# of all signers
  • DOB (all signers)
  • Primary ID (all signers)
  • Proof of address (all signers)
  • Physical address of business
  • Account Authorization Card
Nonprofit Organization
  • Proof of EIN (typically a SS-4 form)
  • Proof of 501 C(3)
  • Articles of Organization
  • Social Security# of all signers
  • DOB (all signers)
  • Primary ID (all signers)
  • Proof of address (all signers)
  • Account Authorization Card
Partnership
  • Proof of EIN (typically a SS-4 form)
  • Social security# of all signers
  • DOB of all signers
  • Primary ID of all signers
  • Proof of address (all signers)
  • Physical address of the business
  • Account Authorization Card
Sole Proprietorship
  • Proof of EIN
  • Trade or Fictitious Name Filing with state
  • DOB
  • Primary ID
  • Proof of address
  • Physical address of the business
  • Business card and
  • Account Authorization Card
  • If adding authorized signer, signer will need SSN, proof of address, primary ID, DOB
Unincorporated Association (Club)
  • Proof of EIN (if SSN, Obtain Fictitious Name Filing at Secretary of State)
  • Social Security # of all signers
  • DOB (all signers)
  • Primary ID (all signers)
  • Proof of address (all signers) typically from Primary I.D.
  • Physical address of Assoc.
  • Business Account Card
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