UBA Cameroon – Documents Required to Open a Bank Account

Opening a bank account with UBA Cameroon is not a formality. It is a structured onboarding process based on clearly defined documentation requirements.

This guide presents only the document lists officially published by UBA Cameroon and explains how to prepare your file properly.

Why opening a UBA bank account in Cameroon requires detailed documentation

UBA must be able to confirm:

• the legal existence of the customer,
• the ownership structure,
• the authorised signatories, and
• the physical location of the activity.

This is part of its internal control and regulatory obligations.

UBA Cameroon – documents required to open a resident company account (SA / SARL)

Legal and registration documents

• Company Incorporation Certificate (RCCM)
• Articles of association (OHADA), notarised or under private seal, authenticated by administrative representatives
• Licence or specific authorisation to operate certain activities
• Minutes of the Annual General Meeting or Board of Directors appointing officers, if not provided for in the by-laws

Shareholders and management identification

• Copy of a valid identity document of the shareholder or majority shareholder
• Company Registration Certificate if the majority shareholder is a company
• Copy of the national identity card of the statutory manager (SARL) or managing director (SA), and other signatories if applicable

Administrative and operational documents

• Unique Identification Number (NIU)
• Two passport-size photographs and copy of valid ID of the company representative(s)
• Signatory powers and operating procedures for the account
• Location map of the head office or water or electricity bill
• Financial report or last annual report certified by the statutory auditor, if required
• Signed request to open an account on company letterhead

UBA Cameroon – documents required to open a non-resident company account

• Notarised extract from the company trade register
• Notarised articles of association
• Approval or specific authorisation to operate certain activities
• Minutes appointing officers, if not provided for in the articles
• Unique Identification Number (NIU)
• Power of attorney of the legal representative, certified by a notary public
• Two passport-size photographs and copy of valid ID of the legal representative
• Copy of valid ID of the shareholder or majority shareholder
• Company Incorporation Certificate (RCCM) if the majority shareholder is a company
• Localisation plan of the head office
• Financial report for the previous year, if required
• Letter of good standing from current bankers

UBA Cameroon – documents required to open an association account

Religious associations

• Authorisation by decree of the President of the Republic

Sports associations and federations

• Approval from the Minister of Sports

Other associations

• Final receipt from the Territorial Administration or proof of registration (less than two months old)
• Signed application to open an account
• Association by-laws
• Complete list of members
• Minutes of the General Meeting authorising the opening of the account with UBA Cameroon and designating signatories
• Attendance list
• Copies of valid identity documents and localisation plans of signatories’ homes
• Location map of the association’s offices
• Signatory powers and operating procedures
• Unique Identification Number

UBA Cameroon – documents required to open an individual business account

• Registration Certificate (RCCM), except liberal professions
• Approval or authorisation to exercise certain activities
• Attestation of non-redevance
• Taxpayer card or NIU certificate
• Copy of valid identity document of the promoter or account holder
• Signatory powers and modalities of account operation
• Two passport-size photographs per signatory
• Location plan of the establishment
• Unique Identification Number

UBA Cameroon – documents required to open a personal bank account

Resident

• Copy of valid national identity card
• Proof of professional activity or income
• Two passport-size photographs per signatory
• House location map or utility bill
• Unique Identification Number

Non-resident

• Copy of residence permit or residence card and passport, where applicable
• Proof of professional activity or income
• Letter of good standing from the usual bank
• Two passport-size photographs per holder
• Proof of address or utility bill
• Unique Identification Number

What usually delays UBA files

Most UBA files are delayed because internal documents do not align.

UBA cross-checks:

• RCCM details,
• statutes,
• meeting minutes, and
• signature mandates.

If there is inconsistency, the file is escalated for verification.

How OpenHub Consulting supports UBA account preparation

Many UBA account delays originate from weak incorporation files.

OpenHub Consulting helps founders structure their companies properly before they reach the bank.

Clients who register their companies with OpenHub Consulting also benefit from assistance to open their bank accounts at no extra cost, including UBA Cameroon.

This support focuses on preparing a complete and consistent submission file.

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At UBA Cameroon, the quality of your documentation determines the speed of your onboarding. The bank does not fix incorporation problems. It exposes them.