WhatsApp quoteCommercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is a Dubai bank with a strong trade and SME focus and a reputation for reliable relationship management, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) suits trading companies and service businesses with Dubai operations, and its product range includes business current account, trade finance, working capital and corporate cards. To be clear, external approvals for import & export are: customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. GoldenKey has licensed import-export business businesses for clients in Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)
Crucially, having a UAE residency visa and Emirates ID for at least one signatory makes a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) application noticeably smoother. GoldenKey prepares a one-page business profile, a projected cash-flow summary and a document pack in the format Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) relationship managers expect. As we tell every client, for import & export, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
GoldenKey studies your licence, activity, ownership and expected turnover to judge whether Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is the right match before any form is filled. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business.
Step 2Document pack
On the ground, we compile the licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, address proof, business profile and sample contracts in the layout Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) expects.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
We arrange the meeting with a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) relationship manager and sit alongside you to answer compliance questions. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business.
Step 4Compliance and activation
The bank's compliance team reviews the file, may ask follow-up questions that we help you answer, and activates the account on approval.
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business.
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- Office tenancy contract or flexi-desk agreement
- A CV for each shareholder and the company's website or social links
- Sample invoices, contracts or purchase orders where available
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
Pricing
Pricing for a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Just as important, all prices for a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 1,500 |
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Introduction, document preparation and coordination with bank relationship manager
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business. GoldenKey's consultants have handled a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account for an import-export business step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Is a minimum balance required at Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)?
In short, most UAE banks apply a minimum average balance or a monthly fee below it. GoldenKey confirms the current Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) terms for your package before you apply.
How long does Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) take to open a business account?
Importantly, timelines vary with the bank's workload and the complexity of your profile. Simple service companies with a resident signatory are generally faster; trading companies with many countries of operation take longer.
Does GoldenKey guarantee a Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) account?
No consultant can. Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)'s compliance team makes the decision. What GoldenKey does is prepare a complete, consistent submission and introduce you to the right banking officer, which is where most of the difference is made.
Is import & export allowed in Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)?
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) assesses import & export businesses on their documentation and trading pattern. {brand} prepares a profile that explains the activity clearly.
What approvals does import & export need?
Customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
