Bank Account Opening Assistance
Corporate bank account opening in the UAE with direct relationship-manager introductions to Emirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB, ADCB, WIO, HSBC and more. We build the KYC and source-of-funds file before the bank sees anything — because rejections are almost always file problems, not founder problems.
- Starting from
- AED 3,500success-weighted professional fee
- Typical timeline
- 2 – 6 weeksFrom complete documents
- Fee structure
- ItemisedGovernment charges shown separately
- Aftercare
- Named managerSame contact after completion
What this actually involves
UAE bank onboarding fails on the file, not the founder. Compliance teams want a coherent story: what you sell, to whom, from where the money comes and where it goes. We build that file, match you to banks with an appetite for your profile, and prepare you for the relationship manager interview.
Why clients choose us for this
- Bank matching based on your nationality, activity and expected turnover
- KYC and source-of-funds file prepared before the bank ever sees it
- Direct relationship manager introductions, not a generic web application
- Interview preparation so the first meeting is the only meeting
What is included
Every engagement is scoped in writing before you pay. These are the standard deliverables for bank account opening assistance.
- Banking strategy and shortlist of suitable institutions
- Business plan and transaction flow narrative
- KYC pack: UBO structure chart, source of wealth, supplier and client evidence
- Application submission and RM introduction
- Follow-up through compliance review
- Support with cheque book, online banking and card issuance
Where we get you in the door
Direct relationship manager introductions across the UAE's major business banks — we match your profile to the ones with real appetite for it.
How we work
01
Free consultation
A 30-minute call with a licensed adviser, not a salesperson. We map your activity, ownership, visa needs and banking profile, then tell you what it will genuinely cost.
Day 002
Structure & quote
You receive a written comparison of the viable jurisdictions with a full fee breakdown — government charges and our fee shown separately. No pressure, no expiring discounts.
Day 103
Documents & submission
We collect and check every document before submission. Name reservation, initial approval and MoA are filed, and you get a named case manager with a direct line.
Day 2 – 304
Licence issued
Trade licence, Establishment Card and corporate documents are issued and delivered digitally, with hard copies couriered wherever you are.
Day 3 – 10Bank Account Opening Assistance — questions we get asked
The most common reasons are an unclear business model, a shareholder nationality the bank has limited appetite for, no demonstrable UAE substance, an activity outside the bank's risk framework, or an inconsistent source-of-funds story. Almost all of these are file problems rather than founder problems, which is why preparation matters more than which bank you walk into.
Two to six weeks is typical from complete submission to account activation. Straightforward trading companies with resident shareholders sit at the fast end. Complex group structures, high-risk activities or non-resident shareholders sit at the slow end. Digital-first banks can be quicker but often have tighter activity restrictions.
In almost all cases yes. UAE banks require at least one in-person meeting with the authorised signatory for KYC and signature verification. We schedule bank meetings back to back so a single trip covers the shortlist.
What usually comes next
Let's price this properly.
A 30-minute consultation with a licensed adviser, and a written fee breakdown whether or not you engage us.