Bank Account Opening in UAE

RESIDENT BANK
ACCOUNT

After setting up a company in the UAE you can apply for a personal and corporate Bank Account opening as a UAE Resident.

Such Bank Accounts are the most beneficial for foreign investors because they are non-reportable and provide many opportunities to bank account holders.

Non-reportable bank account
Cheque book
Any bank facilities
Online banking
Debit and credit cards
Dedicated Account Manager

NON-RESIDENT
BANK ACCOUNT

If you did not obtain UAE Residency and are willing to open a UAE Bank Account for yourself or your business, then there will be certain restrictions which you will face after opening a Non-resident Bank Account in UAE.

It should be mentioned that such a bank account will be:

Reportable to the jurisdictions of the owners’ tax residency
Takes more time to open
Limited in bank facilities
Limited in online banking
Not allowed for issuing credit or debit cards

OFFSHORE
BANK ACCOUNT

If you want to open an Offshore Bank Account in UAE here are the benefits and restrictions of such Bank Accounts:

Extra secured and have the highest privacy level
Allow 100% repatriation of capital and profits
Fast to open
Can be opened without UAE Residence Visa
Have no currency or funds transfer restrictions
Have user-friendly online banking system
Not eligible for cheque books, credit or debit cards and ATMs

Before choosing which type of bank account to open and which UAE bank to choose - contact our experts to get a free advice and we will find the best solution which will suit your business needs and budget the best.

SERVICE FEES WHY TO CHOOSE UAE TOP-5 UAE BANKS UAE BANK ACOUNT FAQs

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
OPEN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IN UAE

At My Business Consulting DMCC we are proud to leverage over 10 years’ experience in opening all types of personal and corporate Bank Accounts in UAE, strong connections with the TOP UAE Banks, and serve our Clients to meet all the requirements for a successful opening of a Bank Account in the UAE.

Our hyper-personalized approach to all Clients resulted in 100% Bank Account Opening Success Rate in 2018 and 98% Success Rate in 2017.

WITH US YOU WILL GET:

Follow-up of Bank Account opening

Regular updates on the status of your application

Introduction to your official Relationship Manager

Scheduling the meeting with Relationship Officer of a chosen bank

Full assistance during UAE Bank Account opening application and interview

Coordination with Relationship Officer before account opening application meeting

Assessment of individual/corporate background

Preparation of required documents with a company profile specially crafted for banks

SERVICE FEES FOR UAE BANK ACCOUNT OPENING:

TYPE OF SERVICE	SERVICE FEE (AED)	TIME FOR EXECUTION
Personal Resident Bank Account Opening	Starting from AED 925	3-7 working days
Personal Non-Resident Bank Account Opening	Starting from AED 3,699	5-10 working days
Corporate Bank Account Opening for UAE Offshore company in UAE Bank	Starting from AED 9,200	4 weeks
Corporate Bank Account Opening UAE Free Zone/LLC Company	Starting from AED 7,500	3 weeks
Corporate/Individual Bank Account Closing	Starting from AED 1,850	4-10 working days
General Consultation on Bank Account Opening	Starting from AED 1,850	Cost per 1 hour
Assistance in Bank Account Opening (full guidance on how to open a UAE Bank Account yourself)	Starting from AED 1,850	Cost per 1 hour

* All fees are subject to an additional 5% VAT charge.

SERVICE FEES FOR UAE BANK ACCOUNT OPENING:

TYPE OF SERVICE	FEE & TIMEFRAME
Personal Resident Bank Account Opening	Starting from AED 925 3-7 working days
Personal Non-Resident Bank Account Opening	Starting from AED 3,699 5-10 working days
Corporate Bank Account Opening for UAE Offshore company in UAE Bank	Starting from AED 9,200 4 weeks
Corporate Bank Account Opening UAE Free Zone/LLC Company	Starting from AED 7,500 3 weeks
Corporate/Individual Bank Account Closing	Starting from AED 1,850 4-10 working days
General Consultation on Bank Account Opening	Starting from AED 1,850 Cost per 1 hour
Assistance in Bank Account Opening (full guidance on how to open a UAE Bank Account yourself)	Starting from AED 1,850 Cost per 1 hour

* All fees are subject to an additional 5% VAT charge.

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WHY TO CHOOSE UAE BANKS

These days, the vast majority of offshore jurisdictions are facing serious problems due to implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), under which all your financial data is reported to the country of your tax residency (in a CRS participating jurisdictions). Today, even Swiss and Singapore banks can't ensure 100% secrecy of their customers' data.

In this spotlight, UAE banks are the best option as the UAE Resident bank account information is non-reportable. Aside from that UAE banks have a strong economic performance and autonomy from international financial organizations what makes UAE a highly desired destination for foreign businessmen and investors to park their monetary assets.

Full exemption from taxation of interest

Economic Stability
1 USD = 3.6725 AED since 1997

No currency exchange regulations

Best Modern Online Banking

Innovative Banking Facilities with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay

Multicurrency Bank Accounts

Dedicated Relationship Manager

UAE ranked World's 2nd safest country

Access to Global Investment Opportunities

Learn more about reportable and non-reportable UAE Bank Accounts in in-depth article of our expert: “CRS and Its Impact on UAE Bank Account Holders”

TOP-5 UAE BANKS
By My Business Consulting DMCC

The procedure for opening a Corporate Bank Account in the UAE varies from bank to bank. Below we provide the list of TOP-5 UAE Banks with which we work for many years in a row and highly recommend them to our clients.

In the provided list you can find the Bank Account Opening packages with minimum maintenance balance total from all currencies on account, with and without dedicated Relationship Manager (RM).

Emirates NBD

AED 50,000 (no RM)
AED 200,000 (with RM)
AED 500,000 (with RM)

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

AED 50,000 (no RM)
AED 250,000 (with RM)
AED 500,000 (with RM)

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Emirates Islamic bank

AED 35,000 (no RM)
AED 100,000 (with RM)
AED 250,000 (with RM)

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Mashreq Bank

AED 25,000 (no RM)
AED 150,000 (with RM)
AED 350,000 (with RM)

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RAK BANK

AED 25,000 (no RM)
AED 50,000 (with RM)

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Emirates NBD

AED 50,000 (no RM)
AED 200,000 (with RM)
AED 500,000 (with RM)

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

AED 50,000 (no RM)
AED 250,000 (with RM)
AED 500,000 (with RM)

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Emirates Islamic bank

AED 35,000 (no RM)
AED 100,000 (with RM)
AED 250,000 (with RM)

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Mashreq Bank

AED 25,000 (no RM)
AED 150,000 (with RM)
AED 350,000 (with RM)

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RAK BANK

AED 25,000 (no RM)
AED 50,000 (with RM)

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When opening a Bank Account in the UAE there is a bewildering array of complex steps and procedures you have to go through. Therefore, My Business Consulting DMCC offers its services to help you open a Corporate or Personal Bank Account which would save you a big chunk of your precious time.

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BANK ACCOUNT OPENING IN UAE FAQs

1How many banks are there in the UAE?

There are 28 foreign and 22 local UAE banks.

2TOP-3 biggest UAE local banks.

They are First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (based on total assets of banks at the end of the 2017 year).

3Is it true that local UAE banks are better?

All banks in UAE, local and foreign, are safe and provide efficient services. However, local banks are more flexible with SME companies in terms of chances of getting the approval for Bank Account Opening in the UAE and credit facilities.

4Is it safe to have a bank account in the UAE banks?

In 2017 UAE raised to the 4th place as the country with the biggest wealth inflows, which proves UAE as a safe financial jurisdiction for investors to keep their monetary assets in the UAE Bank Accounts. So yes, it is absolutely safe.

5What is the meaning of Current Bank Account and Call Account in UAE?

The UAE current Bank Account is the account, where the signatory is the UAE Resident, Call Account is the one, where the signatory is a Non-Resident.

6How much will it cost to open a bank account in UAE local bank?

UAE local banks don't charge any fees for Bank Account Opening.

7Do UAE banks provide multicurrency accounts?

Yes, UAE banks provide multicurrency Bank Accounts in AED, USD, Euro, GBP, CHF etc. There is the possibility to apply to the multicurrency Bank Account in most UAE banks without additional service fees or maintain a minimum, or average balance for the Bank Account.

8Can I apply for the Bank Account Opening at any UAE bank?

You can apply for current (Resident) Personal Bank Account at any UAE local or foreign bank. Choose the right bank which offers all the facilities you are looking for, and where you can qualify to their minimum maintaining balance requirement.

9Can foreigners open the Personal Bank Account in UAE?

Yes, as the foreigner you can open a Personal Bank Account in UAE. Most of the banks in Dubai/UAE require min AED 100,000 (USD 27,249) as the monthly average balance to open a Non-Resident Personal Bank Account in Dubai/UAE.

10How long will it take to open Resident Personal Account and Non-Resident Personal Account at UAE banks?

3-7 business days and 5-10 business days respectively. The time frame can vary from case to case.

11What are the required documents to open the UAE Resident Personal Account?

Emirates ID
Passport copy
Valid UAE Residence Visa
Utility Bill issued within last 3 months for your UAE residential premises, rented or owned
Salary Certificate from employer or contract with the employer (for employees). For investors, it should be the latest corporate document, showing ownership in the company

Any bank may require additional documents based on their special requirements and submitted case.

12What are the required documents for opening a Non-Resident Personal Account in UAE?

Passport Copy
Proof of address issued within the last 3 months
CV
Document proving the source of the applicant’s income (it can be the latest 3 months personal bank statement or corporate bank statement which applicant owns).

Make your application process hustle-free and hire a Professional Business Consultant when applying to the UAE Non-Resident Bank Account. Contact My Business Consulting DMCC for free expert advice.

13Can I have two bank accounts with different UAE banks?

Yes, you can have as many bank accounts as you like in different UAE banks. There are several reasons to have more than one Bank Account. You can check the benefits of having an alternative corporate bank account in one UAE banks for your company in our expert blog.

14Is the presence of the signatory required to apply to Bank Account Opening in UAE?

Yes, the presence of the signatory is mandatory to apply to Bank Account opening in UAE. The banker should verify the original passport and meet the signatory personally. This rule is valid for all UAE Bank Accounts: Resident, Non-Resident and Offshore Bank Accounts in the UAE.

15What is the initial deposit to open the Corporate Bank Account in UAE?

There is no min amount of money required to open a bank account or the initial deposit in order to open the Bank Account, like in other countries. However, UAE banks require to maintain a monthly average balance for the Bank Account. During applying for Bank Account opening in the UAE, the specific package will be chosen upon your needs.

16What is the CRS in regards to reporting the Bank Account details?

Please, check our expert blog to know more about CRS in the UAE banking system and what Bank Accounts are considered to be reportable and non-reportable.

17How can I open the UAE Bank Account for my company?

Please, check our expert blog to find out how to open a Corporate Bank Account in UAE.

18How long will it take to open the Corporate Bank Account in UAE?

It will take min 3 weeks to open the Corporate Bank Account in UAE, but in the case when signatory is UAE resident. It applies different timings in each specific case.

Still have questions? Please, contact our Experts in UAE Corporate Services and Bank Account Management for the professional advise at [email protected] or call by clicking on the form below.