Choosing a foreign bank to open an account in is a difficult task. Many details must be taken into account so that you don’t run into failure or problems with account operations in the future. Today, we have gathered 7 banks that will easily open an account for you (sometimes even remotely) and will not strictly monitor transactions on it.
FIO Banka
Country: Czech Republic
Year of foundation: As an online broker - since 1993, as a bank - since 2010.
FIO is the most loyal bank in Europe. There, you can open an account for any type of activity, from FOREX to gambling. There are no extra fees for maintenance or minimum balance and limits. Of course, the FIO does not require documentary evidence of the payments made.
Documents required to open an account:
- foreign passport and internal passport;
- company documents;
- apostille of the Certificate of Incumbency to the corporate director or founder, if the company is older than 6 years;
- strictly colored scans of all documents;
- account opening term: 2-3 days
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? Yes. After reviewing the documents by the bank, you need to personally visit the department to verify your identity.
CSOB Banka
Country: Czech Republic
Established: 1964
CSOB Banka is the second largest bank in the Czech Republic in terms of capitalization and one of the most influential banks in Europe. There are no restrictions on dollar payments and a minimum deposit. You can manage your account through the online banking. CSOB is loyal to operations via the account, and does not require confirmation by agreement or invoice.
Documents required to open an account
Personal account:
- passport or another identity document.
- confirmation of address.
Corporate Account:
- apostilled set of legal documents for the company.
If the company is with a nominee service, remote identification of an individual as a director or shareholder is required.
Account opening period: 5-7 days.
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? Yes. After reviewing the documents by the bank, you need to personally visit the department to verify your identity.
Ceska sporitelna
Country: Czech Republic
Established: 1825
Ceska Sporitelna is a very loyal bank that does not require confirmation of each payment made. All financial tasks can be quickly solved with the help of Internet banking.
Documents required to open an account:
- statutory documents for the company (originals);
- full extract from the Register without apostille (only for Czech companies);
- Certificate of Good Standing with an apostille (for 3+ months companies);
- beneficiary's domestic and foreign passport;
- certified power of attorney to open an account;
- a brief description of the business or website URL for online business;
- account opening period: 7-14 days
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? Yes. After reviewing the documents by the bank, you need to personally visit the department to verify your identity.
MKB Bank
Country: Hungary
Established: 1950
MKB Bank is one of the largest banks in Hungary. An account will be opened for free, if necessary, a plastic Visa or MasterCard will be issued. You can open an account for an offshore company, but MKB will refuse this if the company is registered in a country from the OECD black list. Nevertheless, the MKB is quite loyal to the operations carried out on the account.
Documents required to open an account:
Personal account:
- passport;
- trust declaration;
- power of attorney declaration;
Corporate Account:
- Charter and memorandum of association of a company certified by a notary;
- Protocol on the appointment of officers;
- Certificate of incorporation, certificate of shares and certificate of good condition;
- Power of attorney;
- Trust Declaration;
- Account opening period: 7 days.
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? Yes. After reviewing the MKB package of documents, you must visit Hungary and meet with a bank agent.
BOS bank
Country: Poland
Established: 1991
BOS Bank is a Polish bank. If your company is not older than a year, then account maintenance in the first 18 months will be free. There, you can open an account for offshore companies and any other activities. The bank is loyal to transactions carried out on the account.
Documents required to open an account:
Personal account:
- passport;
- polish visa
Corporate Account:
- extract from the registry translated into Polish and notarized;
- Account opening period: 14 days.
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? No, the account can be opened remotely.
Bank Zachodni WBK
Country: Poland
Established: 2001
Bank Zachodni WBK is the third largest bank in Poland in terms of assets. The bank is not picky about corporate documents, opens accounts for any kind activities.
Documents required to open an account:
Personal account:
- passport;
- polish visa.
Corporate Account:
- extract from the registry translated into Polish and notarized;
- account opening period: 14-21 days.
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? Yes. After reviewing the documents by the bank, you need to personally visit the department to verify your identity.
ING Bank Slaski
Country: Poland
Established: 1988
ING is the largest bank in Poland. The bank opens accounts for onshore companies and is loyal to non-resident customers in Poland. You can issue a Visa or MasterCard plastic card.
Documents required to open an account:
Personal account:
- passport;
- Polish visa.
Corporate Account:
- Extract from the registry translated into Polish and notarized;
- Account opening period: 14 days.
Do I need a personal visit to the bank? No, the account can be opened remotely.
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