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23 May 2025

The Requirements Of Opening A Corporate Bank Account In Dubai

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Find below the list of required information that is needed for the business and for each shareholder, in order to open a bank account in Dubai:
United Arab Emirates Accounting and Audit

Find below the list of required information that is needed for the business and for each shareholder, in order to open a bank account in Dubai:

Business

  • Business address;
  • Business premises which will be visited by a local bank representative;
  • A sample of client and suppliers names;
  • Website;
  • Business activities / profile;
  • Incorporation Certificates;
  • Shareholders Certificates (if not part of the incorporation certificates they will have to be provided to the bank, stamped by the appropriate regulator);
  • Tade license agreement.

Shareholder

  • UAE visa;
  • Passport copy;
  • Local telephone number;
  • Local residential address - ejary;
  • Personal bank statements evidencing last 3 months salary receipts.

Timeframe

  • The entire application takes usually between 1 - 3 working days depending form the local bank.

Physical Visit

  • A physical visit is required.

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