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How to become a member

To apply for a Direct Membership or General Clearer Membership with NOS you need to complete the following forms and agreements common to all markets:

  • Clearing Membership Application Form
  • Clearing Membership Agreement 

In addition the following market specific documentation needs to be completed:

El-Certificates Collateral and Settlement Account Agreement
Non-cash Collateral and Settlement Agreement
Freight USD Collateral and Settlement Account Agreement

One of the following tax forms to open the account in DnBNOR, NY :

W-9 tax form for US entities
W-8 ECI tax form for non-US entities with a US branch
W-8 BEN tax form for non-US entities without a US branch

UK Gas Collateral and Settlement Account Agreement
Seafood Collateral and Settlement Account Agreement

 You will also need to supply:

  • Certificate of Incorporation of the Applicant company
  • Latest available audited financial statements
  • An authorised signature list

Membership criterias

  • Net capital of equal to EUR 1 million
  • Based in a jurisdiction approved by NOS
  • Audited financial statements
  • Information regarding ownership, members of the board, financial information, etc
  • Experience/knowledge in trading and risk management

When receiving the membership papers and documentation, NOS will process the application in the Membership Committee. This process should take no longer than a couple of weeks, providing all the relevant paperwork is in place.

For questions on becoming members, please contact NOS.

Members' Applications

  • Clearing reports
  • COA - Freight
  • COA - Energy
  • COA - Seafood
  • NOS Salmon Report

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