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DUBAI 

BANK ACCOUNT

Dubai bank account, account opening and the UAE banking system are key issues for anyone who wants to invest or work in Dubai. This international financial metropolis offers attractive opportunities for business people and private individuals.

ADVANTAGES OF PENING A BANK ACCOUTN IN DUBAI

  • 100% capital guarantee on private accounts (cash balances) 

  • Internationally recognized and secure banking system (Western Banking and Arabic Banking) 

  • ​Corporate account for local companies (Mainland) and free zone companies (UAE free trade zones)

  • No capital control

  • Unlimited transactions and cash withdrawals

  • Well established online banking, credit cards, debit cards, checkbook, finance 

  • Bank Secrecy for Residence Permit Holders (UAE Resident) and Nationals

  • The political system is considered to be very stable

  • Dubai is considered one of the safest cities in the world (under 1% crime rate) 

  • Attractive investment products (bonds, funds, structured products, leverage, gold and silver custody accounts) 

  • Lockers 

CORPORATE ACCOUNT

Each account opening in the UAE requires an individual Due Diligence (DD) and KYC (Know Your Client) process. However, in general, the following documents are required to open a corporate account in the UAE:

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  • Commercial license of incorporated company (Mainland or Freezone)

  • Memorandum of Association (MOA)

  • board resolution

  • proof of address

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Considering the increasing global demands on the economic substance of companies, a valid rental agreement and proof that the authorized signatory is a UAE resident (Emirates ID) is required.

 

Once these documents are in place and the Emirates ID (Permanent Residence) is issued, the bank account in Dubai can be opened. Account opening in Dubai takes approximately 2 weeks. 

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PERSONAL ACCOUNT

In principle, anyone can open a savings account in the UAE under certain conditions. However, it should be noted that as a non-resident, you fall under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). This means that the bank is obliged to exchange tax-relevant information between states.

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Do you have a permanent residency in the UAE, for example through a company formation or a Golden Visa, one does not fall under it and benefits from the banking secrecy of the UAE. 

 

For opening a private account in the UAE, only the following documents are generally required for the KYC process:

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  • passport copy

  • Emirates ID

  • proof of address

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You will receive your personal IBAN and a Visa/Mastercard debit card in a few days. Credit cards are also possible in principle, but require a deposit.

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PRIVATE BANKING

If you are interested, we also support our customers in their search for the right private bank in the UAE. We have been working with various institutes for years and would be happy to discuss the possibilities together in a conversation.

  •   From EUR/USD/CHF 500,000, depending on the bank
    - for residents (with valid UAE residence permit)

Choosing a financial institution to open a business account is an important and crucial step. In order to make the right decision and choose the best financial services for further growth, you need to take into account all the specifics of the local business environment. Our professional team of advisors will help you find the best bank and business account for your business in the United Arab Emirates.

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Our goal is to make the process of opening a bank account in Dubai as easy as possible for you, so you can focus on your core business.

 

Don't hesitate and contact us now! We are at your disposal.

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