A corporate bank account is crucial for maintaining your business’s financial well-being. Whether you’re seeking online banking solutions or a more traditional banking option for your company, we have the perfect solution for you.
With one of the most advanced and concentrated banking systems globally, this financial centers offers a dynamic environment for businesses and individuals alike. To keep pace with industry advancements, all banks have embraced digital transformation, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and corporations. Opening a bank account for your company in this jurisdiction is sometimes complicated and can typically be completed within 1-3 weeks for fintech bank and 2-4 months for traditional banks . Additionally, the relaxed regulations on foreign exchange controls provide unrestricted access to your funds, both locally and internationally, enabling seamless financial operations.
Setting up an offshore company with Emifast offers unparalleled benefits, including enhanced privacy, favorable tax regimes, and access to world-class banking facilities.
Mainland companies allow you to do business directly within the UAE. For instance, we’re helping a client start a cleaning company in Dubai, which requires a mainland license because they’ll be operating locally. Similarly, businesses like grocery stores or rental services need a mainland setup since they interact directly with local customers.
Banking options in HK: https://bbcincorp.com/hk/open-bank-account (this list needs to be there)
this is for UAE:
Setting up an offshore company with Emifast offers unparalleled benefits, including enhanced privacy, favorable tax regimes, and access to world-class banking facilities.
| Country | Bank | Online Banking | Personal Visit | Credit Card | Debit Card | Initial Deposit | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | RAK Bank |  Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 10,000 |
2-4 weeks |
| UAE | Emirates NBD | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED25,000 |
3-5 weeks |
| UAE | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED25,000 |
2-4 weeks |
| UAE | First Abu UAE Dhabi Bank (FAB) | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 50,000 |
2-4 weeks |
| UAE | Mashreq Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 10,000 |
2-43 weeks |
| UAE | Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 10,000 |
2-4 weeks |
| UAE | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 20,000 |
2-4 weeks |
| UAE | HSBC Middle East | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 25,000 |
3-6 weeks |
| UAE | Standard Chartered Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit AED 50,000 |
3-5 weeks |
| Country | Bank | Online Banking | Personal Visit | Credit Card | Debit Card | Initial Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize | Belize Bank | Online Banking |
 Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$4,000 |
| Belize | Caye International Bank Ltd. | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$1,000 |
| Belize | Heritage Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$3,000 |
| British Virgin Islands | First Caribbean International Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$25,000 |
| Hong Kong | Bank of East Asia | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card - Contact us for details |
Debit Card |
|
| Hong Kong | DBS | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - HKD 20,000 - 50,000 |
| Hong Kong | Fubon Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card - Contact us for details |
Debit Card |
|
| Hong Kong | Hang Seng Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - HKD 10,000 |
| Hong Kong | HSBC | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - HKD 50,000 |
| OCBC Wing Hang | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - HKD 25,000 |
|
| Hong Kong | Standard Chartered Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card - Contact us for details |
Debit Card |
|
| Hong Kong | Citi Commercial Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - HKD 500,000 |
| Mauritius | Bank One Limited | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 25,000 |
| Mauritius | Mauritius Commercial Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 50,000 |
| Mauritius | Investec Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 50,000 |
| Singapore | Citi Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 300,000 |
| Singapore | DBS | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 250,000 |
| Singapore | HSBC | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 200,000 |
| Singapore | OCBC Bank* | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 30,000 |
| Singapore | Standard Chartered Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - From US$ 10,000 |
| Singapore | UOB | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 100,000 |
| Switzerland | CIM Banque | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 20,000 |
| UAE | RAK Bank | Online Banking |
Personal Visit |
Credit Card |
Debit Card |
Initial Deposit - US$ 10,000 |
At Emifast we offer in-house bookkeeping and accounting services for all of our clients. Our certified accounting staff is intimately familiar with the tax laws for both the UAE and Hong Kong and are uniquely qualified to keep your business in both financial and legal compliance.
Setting up an offshore company with Emifast offers unparalleled benefits, including enhanced privacy, favorable tax regimes, and access to world-class banking facilities.
Opening a bank account for company can be complicated, if you didn’t prepare the required documents correctly. Please note that most banks in are hesitant to accept offshore companies. Below are the basic documents typically required by most banks:
Note that we are helping with every step of this process
