REQUIREMENTS TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT AT DISTANCE

In order to assist you with the opening of a bank account at distance we will need you to provide us:

1. Documents Requirements:

• A business plan made upon the model we will send you if you hire our services;
• A clear scanned copy of the passport of each Director,
• A clear scanned copy of a recent residential address proof of each director, each shareholder, and each ultimate beneficial owner and bank account signatory. Note that the recent residential address proof can be in form of a bank statement or a utility bill of less than 2 months old

2. Signature of the Bank Accounts Opening Forms

When opening a bank account at distance the bank furthermore requires that:

• the client signs the bank account opening documents in front of a bank officer; and  
• the bank officer certifies the signature of the client on the bank opening form

The bank officer that certifies the signature on the bank opening forms may be either an officer of the bank you are opening a bank account with or a bank officer of any other reputable international bank.  Note that banks generally charge a small fee for this service (in Bangkok the fee is 30 USD).

3. Minimum Deposit Requirement

Upon the opening of your bank account the Bank will require you to:

• transfer a minimum initial deposit to activate your bank account.
• Pay a one time setting up fees

Once your account has been accepted The bank will request:

• A minimum deposit which amount will depend of the bank we use and may be as low as 500 Euro; and
• Some banks will charge a one time setting up fee. From 200 euro up.

4. Bank Opening Services for Clients Who Already have a Company

If  you already own an offshore company that was not incorporated by us we will furthermore need you to provide in addition of the requirements already mentioned under 1, 2 and 3 above that you provide us:

• To prepare your application: we will need a clear scanned copy of the full set of incorporation documents of your company including (1) certificate of incorporation, (2) the registered agent’s appointment of first director, (3) the first board resolutions, (4) the consent to act as director, (5) the application for share, (6) the updated register of member/shareholder, director and secretary, (6) the share transfer form (if any) and the memorandum and articles of association.

• To file your application we will need a copy notarized/apostil of the full set of incorporation documents of your company including (1) certificate of incorporation, (2) the registered agent’s appointment of first director, (3) the first board resolutions, (4) the consent to act as director, (5) the application for share, (6) the updated register of member/shareholder, director and secretary, (6) the share transfer form (if any) and the memorandum and articles of association.

• A particular format of incumbency certificate. We will send you the model of incumbency certificate requested as they may vary depending of the bank

For more information about this service please contact us at info@offshorepremium.com