CORPORATE
BANK ACCOUNT SET UP
One of the prime reasons for incorporating an
Offshore Company or Foundation is to gain anonymity
and protect your assets, but a company or the
structure you have chosen is not complete if
you do not have a bank account. In this matter
OIS
can help you by setting up corporate bank accounts
in reputable Banks located in Panama, Belize,
St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Antigua and Latvia.
OFFSHORE BANKING IN PANAMA
Panama is a first class international banking
center. Next to Switzerland is the second largest
International Banking Centre in the world with
over 100 Banks and the best secrecy and confidentiality
laws. The Bank we work with in Panama offers
corporate bank accounts, either savings or checking,
time deposits (CD's), online banking (available
in Spanish only) and credit cards; this last
provided that a security deposit of 125% of
the credit limit needed is made. We must point
out that the company must have a physical address
in Panama and have someone in Panama that can
attend to the business of the company.
Requirements to open a corporate bank
account:
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One bank reference duly notarized and apostilled
or legalized before a Panamanian Consulate.
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One
personal reference from an Attorney or CPA,
duly notarized and apostilled or legalized
before a Panamanian Consulate.
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One
notarized and apostilled copy of your entire
passport.
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Complete
and sign the bank forms and signature cards,
which will gladly send to your location.
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Initial deposit of US$5,000.00.
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Please
note that checking accounts cannot be used
internationally for prompt payments as it
takes over 30 days to clear a check.
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Bear
in mind that the account will be open at the
private banking department, which will ensure
you a more personalized banking experience.
Our
fees for the bank account set up in Panama are
US$350.00
BANKING IN BELIZE
This jurisdiction offers high quality offshore
services and banking. Our representative offices
in Belize will gladly handle any of your needs
in this jurisdiction and will certainly set
up you corporate bank account in any of the
most reputable banks in Belize. The bank offers
online banking, credit cards, time deposits
and other banking services.
Requirements to open a corporate
bank account:
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One bank reference duly notarized and apostilled.
The bank reference does not need to be notarized
or apostilled if it is sent directly by the
issuer bank to the bank in Belize.
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One personal reference from an Attorney
or CPA, duly notarized and apostilled.
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One notarized and apostilled copy of your
passport.
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One notarized and apostilled copy of your
driver’s license or other photo ID.
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Fill and sign the bank forms and signature
cards that we will gladly e-mail you.
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Initial deposit of US$1,000.00
Our fees for the bank account set
up are in Belize are US$.600
OFFSHORE
BANKING IN ST. VINCENT
St. Vincent has become one of the prime jurisdictions
in the Caribbean to open accounts. The Bank
we work with is a strong, stable Bank that works
24 hours a day 365 days a year. The mission
of the Bank is to provide confidential and reliable
banking services in a world that demands quality
services. The bank offers secure online banking,
ATM debit cards, Investments, low monthly fees
for account maintenance and more.
Requirements
to open a corporate account:
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A
notarized copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
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A notarized copy of the Memorandum and Articles
of Association/Incorporation
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Short description of the nature of the business
activity on company letterhead signed by the
Director(s).
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Resolution of the Board of Directors authorising
opening of the account and conferring authority
on the person who will operate the account
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A notarized copy of the authorised Person's
passport or other acceptable ID and Proxy’s
ID (if any). The page with photo and signature.
For US and Canadian Citizens: please provide
additionally a notarized copy of Driver’s
License)
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Notarized
Copies of ID for all Directors/Officers and
Beneficial Owners.
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Copy of Utility Bill or a Bank Statement for
Authorized Person and Proxy (if any)
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Copy
of Utility Bill or a Bank Statement for all
Directors/Officers and Beneficial Owners
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Bank References for the Authorized Person
and proxies (if any) as well as for all Directors/Officers/Beneficial
Owners whereas the bank reference is being
sent to us from the issuing bank directly.
Our
fees for the bank account set up are in St.
Vincent are US$.400.00
BANKING
IN ANTIGUA
Incorporated in Antigua and Barbuda the Bank
we work with provides multi-currency banking
and financial services to clients throughout
the world. Along with the utmost in privacy,
confidentiality and security, the Bank’s
clients receive great interest rates offered
in a stable, tax-free environment.
Requirements
to open a corporate bank account:
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Reference letter from a Bank (original)
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Reference letter from a business associate
(original)
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Notarized copy of the signatory ID
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Bank forms duly filled and signed
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Corporate documents duly notarized and translated
into English if necessary.
Our
fees for the bank account set up are in Antigua
are US$.400.00
EUROPEAN
BANKING IN SWITZERLAND
Apart from numerous other qualities, the Swiss
banking system is noted for its variety. The
Swiss banking system is based on the concept
of universal banking, whereby all banks can
offer all banking services. The Bank we work
with is one of two biggest banks in Switzerland
which will give you the security of dealing
with a solid entity.
Requirements:
Our
fees for the bank account set up in Switzerland
are US$600
EUROPEAN
BANKING IN LATVIA
Latvia is part of the Balcans or Baltic region
and it is currently know as the Switzerland
of Eastern Europe. Latvia is growing fast and
so are the Banks located there, which are somewhat
flexible to those located in other jurisdictions
and enforce strong secrecy laws. Latvia is definitely
one of the best jurisdictions to open bank accounts
at the moment.
The Banks we work with offer secure online banking,
multi-currency accounts, ATM debit cards, credit
cards and virtual credit cards.
Requirements:
Our
fees for the bank account set up in Latvia is
US$600.00, which include one Cirrus anonymous
ATM debit card.
DISCLAIMER: Overseas Incorporation
Services, Inc. is not a bank, nor does it provide
banking services. Overseas Incorporation Services,
Inc. offers international company formation,
corporate administration services, and bank/broker
introductory services, account opening assistance
and other legal services through our legal department.
This website is only used for promotional marketing
purposes of Overseas Incorporation Services,
Inc. and is not intended to portray that this
is the site of a bank or law firm.
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