Opening a Business Bank Account as a Non-Resident

What banks look at

• A clear explanation of the business and where its customers and income come from
• Who owns and controls the company, and the source of the funds
• Your links to the country where the account is held
• A complete, consistent set of documents

Preparing your file

1. Write a plain-language description of the business, its customers and its income
2. Document who owns and controls the company and where the funds come from
3. Gather certified, apostilled or translated documents where the bank will ask for them
4. Choose the account type and institution that fit your profile
5. Submit a complete, consistent application and respond quickly to questions

Choosing a jurisdiction

We assist with account opening in nine jurisdictions. Each has its own page with requirements and next steps:

• Bank Account Opening — USA
• Bank Account Opening — Switzerland
• Bank Account Opening — Belgium
• Bank Account Opening — France
• Bank Account Opening — Portugal
• Bank Account Opening — UAE
• Bank Account Opening — UK
• Bank Account Opening — Canada
• Bank Account Opening — Lebanon

Realistic expectations

No adviser can guarantee an account. Banks decide on their own criteria and procedures, which change. What we can do is prepare your file to the standard that gives it the best chance and tell you candidly which options are realistic.