Free Company Information Sheet (CIS) Template
A one-page corporate profile for counterparty onboarding and KYC. Exchange at first contact so both sides can screen and clear before any offer is issued.
The Company Information Sheet (CIS) standardises the KYC packet every serious commodity counterparty asks for. It captures legal name and jurisdiction, company number and tax ID, registered and operating addresses, authorised officers with passport references and specimen signatures, banking coordinates (SWIFT/BIC, IBAN, bank officer contact) and two-to-three trade references.
Sharing a well-completed CIS at first contact typically compresses onboarding from days to hours: the counterparty can run sanctions screening, PEP checks and bank-to-bank verification in parallel with reviewing the SCO or LOI.
The DOCX is fully editable and reusable across every new introduction; the PDF is a print-ready sample.
What's inside
- Standardises KYC so counterparties can screen you in hours, not days.
- Bank coordinates and authorised signatories captured in one page.
- Trade references section unblocks first-time counterparty checks.
- Reusable across every new introduction; edit once, send everywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download a free Company Information Sheet template?
This page provides a free CIS in Word (DOCX) and PDF format. Sign in to download the editable DOCX; the PDF preview is public.
Do I have to share banking coordinates on the CIS?
Yes for physical commodity trades. Counterparties need bank name, SWIFT/BIC and officer contact to complete bank-to-bank verification before releasing offers or procedures.
How often should the CIS be updated?
Refresh at least annually and every time officers, addresses or banking coordinates change. Counterparties routinely reject CIS packets dated more than 12 months old.
Is a CIS the same as a KYC form?
The CIS is the industry-standard format used to satisfy KYC requirements in commodity trading. Banks and regulators may require additional documentation (UBO declarations, certificates of incumbency) alongside it.
Can I use the CIS outside commodities?
Yes. It is a general corporate-profile template useful for supplier onboarding, procurement RFQs and B2B introductions. Trim or extend the trade-references section as needed.