Opening a Business Account

At Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank, we know your time is money, so we make it easy to open a business checking account. Get started online then stop by your  local bank office with the following information to sign off and set it up:

• Personal ID for all account signers
• Employment Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
• Business type and supporting documentation
  • Sole Proprietor: Personal ID
  • Single Member LLC: Operating agreement, if available
  • LLC: Articles of organization and operating agreement*
  • Corporation: Articles of incorporation/organization and board minutes*
  • Government Entity or Unincorporated Association: Board minutes
  • Partnership: Partnership agreement, if available*