If a legal entity opens a bank account, the bank is obliged to notify the tax inspectorate where the entity is located by fax and by mail. Not later than one working day after receipt of this notification, the tax inspectorate should send a confirmation of receipt to the bank, by fax and by registered mail. The bank account may only be used after receipt of this confirmation.

Order of State Tax Service of 11 November 1996 No. PV-6-12/773, Ministry of Finance of 10 November 1996 No. 95, Central Bank of 24 October 1996 No. 349

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