Residents in the UK
If you are the Director of a UK Company and you are resident in the UK, it is usually quite simple to open a Business Bank Account for your UK Company. Most Banks on the High Street will assist you with opening a Business Bank Account.
You are normally required to provide Photo and Address ID to confirm your identity, the Bank may also ask for a hard copy of all your company documents that confirms your company has been registered. We are able to provide a hard copy of your company documents, please ask us for more information.
We will be happy to refer you onto NatWest Bank free of charge. NatWest will then contact you directly to arrange an appointment at your local branch, where they will arrange your Business Bank Account for you.
- It usually takes around 48 hours for NatWest to be in contact with you
- They will speak to you and arrange a Bank Appointment at your local branch
- Your local NatWest branch will arrange the account opening for you
- Business Cards are usually issued within 5 working days of your account being opened
- Deposit and Business Banking
- NatWest ask for a minimum of 100GBP to be deposited into your Business Bank Account
- 2 years free Business Banking with NatWest.
Non UK Residents Directors
It is usually very difficult to open a UK Business Bank Account for companies with non UK resident directors.
As alternatives we are able to offer other solutions:
Monetary Account – Opened with a Financial Institution – can be opened for most companies
A Monetary Account is similar to a Bank Account, however it is opened with a Financial Institution and not a High Street Bank. The Monetary Account is beneficial for clients who would like to transfer funds in multi currencies, or have difficulties with opening a Bank Account. The Account is based online, giving you the advantage of having access to your Account 24/7
- Accounts are usually opened within 24 hours
- A 250GBP deposit and 125GBP Activation Fee (or currency equivalent)
- Account can be opened in a variety of currencies including USD, EURO and GBP
- We can assist you with opening a Monetary Account for a small fee of 49.95GBP
Malta Bank Account – can be opened for Seychelles, Malta and UK Companies
Malta has the second largest banking sector in the euro zone and provides safe and efficient online banking services, which allows you to view and administer funds from anywhere in the world. The European central bank has identified Malta’s banking sector as being on the most robust within the EU.
Nemea Bank is registered in Malta, a member of the European Union with a fast-growing financial services hub. Malta’s financial and economic environment has consistently ranked among the top EU Member States.
- Opened with a Bank located in Malta
- Takes approximately 5 working days to open the account, once we are in receipt of all the required documents
- A deposit of 250EURO is required, and a minimum of 1000EURO should be kept in the account at all times (or currency equivalent)
- Account can be opened in a variety of currencies, including EURO, USD and GBP
- We can assist you with opening a Business Bank Account in Malta for a charge of 499GBP
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Belize Bank Account – can be opened for most companies
Belize is a no-tax regime which offers privacy and confidentiality. The Banking confidentiality in Belize is strictly enforced by Law. The authorities in Belize have no direct access to the Bank information, giving you secure Banking.
A well-known international Bank in Belize is Heritage Bank, it became the pioneer and leader in international banking services in Belize and has evolved into a globally competitive international bank.
- Opened with a popular Bank in Belize
- Takes approximately 2-3 weeks to open the account, once we are in receipt of all the required documents
- A deposit of 3000USD is required (or currency equivalent)
- Account can be opened in a variety of currencies, including EURO, USD and GBP
- We can assist you with opening a Business Bank Account in Belize for a charge of 320GBP
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Czech Republic Bank Account – 99% guarantee for successful account opening
Czech Republic is a well-developed country with an advanced high income economy, it is the second richest Eastern European country. Czech Republic has strong Bank secrecy and privacy, there is minimal restrictions for company business activities and transactions.
One of the largest commercial Banks in Czech Republic is Československá obchodní banka, a.s. (ČSOB). It is a universal bank that offers a wide variety of banking services to Businesses and Individuals.
- Opened with a Bank located in Czech Republic
- Takes approximately 5 working days to open the account, once we are in receipt of all the required documents
- A deposit of 1000USD is required (or currency equivalent)
- Account can be opened in a variety of currencies, including EURO, USD and CZK
- We can assist you with opening a Business Bank Account in Czech Republic for a charge of 2195GBP
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St Vincent and the Grenadines Bank Account – can be opened for most companies
St Vincent and the Grenadines have a number of important features which makes it a unique jurisdiction for Business Banking. They have one of the highest privacy protections, which makes it one of the safest jurisdictions to Bank in.
One of the well-known Banks in St Vincent and the Grenadines is the Euro Pacific Bank. They have taken a number of important steps to ensure their clients have the highest banking security. Euro Pacific Bank provides a transparent and secure banking environment.
- Opened with a popular Bank in the St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Takes approximately 3-5 working days to open the account, once we are in receipt of all the required documents
- A deposit of 500USD is required (or currency equivalent)
- Account can be opened in a variety of currencies, including EURO, USD and GBP
- We can assist you with opening a Business Bank Account in the St Vincent and Grenadines for a charge of 450GBP
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