How to open a Zerodha corporate account

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This guide details how a registered company or corporate entity can open a demat and trading account with Zerodha, covering the board resolution requirement, document checklist, and segment restrictions applicable to corporate accounts.

Prerequisites

The company must be registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (or Companies Act, 1956 for older entities) and have a valid Certificate of Incorporation.
The Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Articles of Association (AOA) must permit the company to invest in or trade securities. If not, a special resolution amending the objects clause is required before opening the account.
A valid company PAN card is required. The company PAN is separate from the PAN of the directors.
A board resolution specifically authorising the opening of a Zerodha demat and trading account must be passed before submitting the application.
A corporate current account in the company’s name at a scheduled bank serves as the settlement account. Individual or savings accounts of directors cannot be used.
Physical forms must be submitted; the online eKYC route is not available for corporate entities.

Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Confirm eligibility and check MOA objects clause

Before preparing any documents, have a company secretary or chartered accountant review the MOA and AOA to confirm:

Zerodha corporate (private limited) account

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Zerodha corporate (private limited) account is a trading and demat account opened in the name of a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or its predecessor, the Companies Act, 1956) by Zerodha for the purpose of managing the company’s treasury investments and marketable securities. The account is a non-individual account and operates under the company’s PAN and corporate identity. The authorised signatory or signatories are determined by a board resolution, which governs all transactions on the account.

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How to open a Zerodha corporate account

Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Confirm eligibility and check MOA objects clause

Zerodha corporate (private limited) account