Bank account opening, without the back-and-forth
After your trade licence is issued, a corporate bank account is usually the next priority. UAE banks carry out detailed Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering checks, and incomplete applications are one of the most common reasons for delays and rejections.
We prepare your file to the bank's standard, introduce you to a relationship manager and handle follow-up questions until your account is activated. If you are unsure which bank is right for you, start with our banking consultancy for a shortlist matched to your profile.
Accounts we help you open
Business and personal banking for founders and companies.
Corporate accounts
Current accounts for Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore companies with local, international and digital banks.
Multi-currency accounts
AED, USD, EUR and other currency accounts for companies that trade internationally.
Personal accounts
Personal current and savings accounts for shareholders once their residence visa is issued.
What's included in our Bank Account Opening Support service
- Corporate & personal accounts
- Bank matching for your profile
- Application & KYC pack preparation
- Company profile & business plan
- Bank meeting coordination
- Compliance query handling
- Follow-up until activation
- Online banking set-up support
Our Bank Account Opening Support process, step by step
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Bank matching
We recommend banks that accept your activity, ownership and expected transactions.
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File preparation
We prepare your application, company profile and KYC documents.
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Bank meeting
We book and coordinate your meeting or video KYC with the relationship manager.
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Compliance review
We respond to the bank's compliance questions and provide extra documents quickly.
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Activation
Your account is opened and we help you activate online banking and cards.
Documents typically required
Exact requirements depend on your jurisdiction, nationality and activity. We send you a personalised checklist after your consultation.
- Trade licence, MOA and share certificate
- Shareholder and signatory passports
- UAE residence visas and Emirates IDs (if issued)
- Company profile and business plan
- Proof of address (home country and UAE)
- Personal bank statements and CV of shareholders
- Contracts, invoices or supplier details
*Timelines and figures are indicative and based on current UAE regulations, which can change. We confirm the latest requirements before you apply.
Why choose First Base for Bank Account Opening Support?
Faster approvals
Complete applications move through compliance with fewer questions.
Banker introductions
Direct access to relationship managers we work with regularly.
We chase, you build
We follow up with the bank so you can focus on your business.
Want the full picture? Learn about First Base, estimate your setup with our business setup cost calculator or read our latest UAE business guides.
