Corporate bank account opening in the UAE

Typically two to eight weeks, depending on the institution, your entity type, and how complex the compliance review is. Offshore entities and international shareholding structures usually sit at the longer end because they attract enhanced due diligence.

The bank. Every UAE bank applies its own risk appetite and compliance criteria. What we control is the quality of your file: documentation, KYC profile and source-of-funds evidence prepared to the standard banks expect, which is what most rejections come down to.

UAE banks operate under strict KYC and AML obligations, so they must understand where your money comes from and what your account will realistically be used for. It isn't suspicion, it's regulation. We help you evidence it clearly at the outset.

We review the reasons with you, and where appropriate restructure the file or approach a bank whose risk profile is a better fit for your business. The service fee covers work already performed, as set out in our Refund Policy.

Yes. Alongside standard corporate current accounts, we assist with multi-currency accounts, accounts for offshore and holding structures, and personal accounts for investor visa holders and resident shareholders.

It varies by bank and by account type. Some banks set a modest minimum; others expect a substantial balance to be maintained. We tell you the requirement for the specific bank we recommend, up front.