Business Banking · Service 19
Prepare for business account onboarding, from entity documents to expected activity.
Who this may suit · Businesses
Start-ups, SMEs and companies seeking business banking.
Key considerations
General points to consider. Actual features and terms are set by each provider.
Entity type
Mainland, free-zone and offshore entities have different requirements.
Ownership and signatories
Banks verify shareholders, beneficial owners and authorised signatories.
Expected activity
Banks ask about turnover, counterparties and transaction patterns.
How we may assist
- 1
Enquire
Share what you're looking for with business account opening. No documents are needed at this stage. - 2
Clarify
We explain the typical information involved and answer your questions. - 3
Support
Where an authorised arrangement exists, we assist with the application to the provider. - 4
Decision
The provider alone decides on approval, pricing and terms.
Preparation
- Trade licence and MOA/AOA
- Shareholder and signatory identification
- Business plan or activity profile
- Proof of office address
This is general guidance. The exact list depends on the provider and product. Please don't send documents through this website.
Questions
Yes, subject to the bank's requirements.
Some banks require proof of a business address.
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Important to know
Account acceptance and due diligence remain the bank's decision. All financing and account applications are subject to the relevant provider's policies and approval.
An enquiry is not a credit approval, quote, contractual commitment or bank application.
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