I being the beneficial owner of the account opened / to be opened with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and the income credited therein, declare that the above information and information in the submitted documents to be true, correct and updated, and the submitted documents are genuine and duly executed.
I acknowledge that towards compliance with tax information sharing laws, such as FATCA / CRS, the Bank may be required to seek additional personal, tax and beneficial owner information and certain certifications and documentation from the account holder. Such information may be sought either at the time of account opening or any time subsequently. In certain circumstances (including if the Bank does not receive a valid self-certification from me) the Bank may be obliged to share information on my account with relevant tax authorities. Should there be any change in any information provided by me I ensure that I will advise the Bank promptly, i.e., within 30 days.
Towards compliance with such laws, the Bank may also be required to provide information to any institutions such as withholding agents for the purpose of ensuring appropriate withholding from the account or any proceeds in relation thereto. As may be required by domestic or overseas regulators/ tax authorities, the Bank may also be constrained to withhold and pay out any sums from my account or close or suspend my account(s).
I also understand that the account will be reported if any one of the aforesaid FATCA / CRS criteria for any of the account holders i.e. primary or joint are met.