WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, opening a business account with Emirates NBD is a realistic goal for a well-prepared company, and preparation is exactly what GoldenKey provides. Emirates NBD is the largest bank in Dubai and one of the biggest in the region, with a dedicated business banking arm for SMEs and free zone companies, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. Lithuanian fintech and laser-technology companies serve Gulf clients from Dubai, which gives Lithuanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Emirates NBD licence is issued. GoldenKey has Lithuanian customers from Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in Lithuania and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Emirates NBD
In short, if Emirates NBD is not the right fit for your profile, we say so and introduce you to a bank that is, because a well-matched submission is approved faster. On the ground, account opening at Emirates NBD is a compliance process, not a sales process: the bank wants to understand who you are, what you sell, who pays you and where the money comes from. Day to day, lithuanian applicants benefit from the fact that Emirates NBD already has many Lithuanian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Lithuania documents and name formats instantly.
How Emirates NBD works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
On the ground, we review your licence, activity, shareholder nationalities and expected turnover and confirm that Emirates NBD is a sensible match. Nothing is submitted for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Document pack
GoldenKey assembles the trade licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, proof of address, business profile and supporting invoices or contracts.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
From day one, we introduce you to an Emirates NBD business banking officer and sit with you for the application meeting, in person or by video. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners.
Step 4Compliance and activation
Emirates NBD's compliance team reviews the file, raises any follow-up questions (which we help answer) and activates the account on approval.
Documents required
For an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A business profile describing products, customers, suppliers and countries of operation
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- A bank statement from your Lithuania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Office tenancy contract or flexi-desk agreement
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
Pricing
All prices for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
In our experience, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Emirates NBD file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for an Emirates NBD business account for Lithuanian owners in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a Emirates NBD account without a UAE residence visa?
Some banks consider non-resident company accounts, but most prefer a resident signatory. GoldenKey usually processes your investor visa before the bank request for that reason.
Is a minimum balance required at Emirates NBD?
Most UAE banks apply a minimum average balance or a monthly fee below it. GoldenKey confirms the current Emirates NBD terms for your package before you apply.
What if Emirates NBD declines my application?
We ask for the reason, address it if possible and apply to a better-matched bank. A decline at one bank does not affect your application elsewhere.
Do Lithuanians need a UAE visa before applying for Emirates NBD?
No. You can apply for the licence from Lithuania with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Lithuanian applicants?
Importantly, processing for Lithuanians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Lithuania that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
