Bank accounts
Bank accounts, prepared to be approved.
UAE banks carry out detailed due diligence. We prepare your application, match you with suitable banks and coordinate with them until your account is open.
Who it is for
New and established companies, including those with shareholders who do not live in the UAE, and residents who need a personal account.
What is included
- Bank shortlisting for your activity and profile
- Application pack and KYC documents
- Business profile and source-of-funds preparation
- Bank meetings arranged and followed up
- Corporate accounts for eligible non-resident shareholders
- Personal accounts for UAE residents
The steps
01
Profile review
We review your activity, shareholders, expected turnover and the countries you trade with.
02
Bank match
We shortlist banks whose requirements fit your profile.
03
Application and due diligence
We prepare the file, attend to bank questions and keep the process moving.
04
Account opened
Your account is active, with online banking set up.
Prepared applications, matched to banks that suit your profile.
Typical timeframe
- Corporate account: often 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the bank due diligence
- Personal account: often 1 to 2 weeks for residents with an Emirates ID
Approval always rests with the bank. These ranges are typical, not promises, and your advisor will tell you what affects your case.
Documents you will need
- Trade licence, Memorandum of Association and establishment card
- Passports and visas or Emirates IDs of shareholders and signatories
- Proof of address
- Business plan, expected turnover and main counterparties
- Source of funds and recent bank statements
You receive a full checklist for your case with your quote.
Common questions
Can you open an account if I do not live in the UAE?
In many cases, yes. We support corporate bank account opening for eligible non-resident shareholders.
Can you guarantee approval?
No one can. Approval is always the bank’s decision. Careful preparation and the right bank for your profile make a real difference.
Which bank is best?
It depends on your activity, turnover, the countries you trade with and the services you need. We shortlist banks that suit your profile.
Do I need to visit the bank?
Many banks ask signatories to attend in person or by video call. We tell you upfront what your bank will need.
Talk to a setup advisor
Tell us what you are planning. Your advisor replies within one working day with the right structure, a realistic timeline and an itemised quote.
- A 30-minute call with a setup advisor, in person, by phone or video
- The structure, licence and jurisdiction that suit your activity
- An itemised quote with government and service fees shown separately
Prefer to chat? Message a setup advisor on WhatsApp.