WhatsApp quoteCrucially, first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE by assets, with international reach and corporate-grade services for larger or well-capitalised businesses, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. Opening a business account with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a realistic goal for a well-prepared company, and preparation is exactly what GoldenKey provides. From day one, the most common businesses Japanese nationals open through GoldenKey are in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, although First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) supports almost any activity. Japanese nationals are a community of several thousand, mainly in trading houses, automotive, energy and engineering, so the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Japanese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Put simply, if First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is not the right fit for your profile, we say so and introduce you to a bank that is, because a well-matched application is approved faster. As a rule, account opening at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) 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. Many Japanese founders run First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) companies alongside an existing business in Japan, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
In practice, we review your licence, activity, shareholder nationalities and expected turnover and confirm that First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a sensible match.
Step 2Document pack
We compile the licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, address proof, business profile and sample contracts in the layout First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) expects. Your portal shows the status of this step for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners in real time.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
GoldenKey introduces you to a business banking officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and joins the submission meeting, in person or online.
Step 4Compliance and activation
In short, first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'s compliance team reviews the file, raises any follow-up questions (which we help answer) and activates the account on approval. Nothing is submitted for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners.
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- A bank statement from your Japan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Office tenancy contract or flexi-desk agreement
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
- Sample invoices, contracts or purchase orders where available
Pricing
All prices for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. From day one, pricing for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese 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 2026-10-27.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners happen the same day they are ready.
Tell us about your plans for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Japanese owners and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) take to open a business account?
Put simply, 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.
What if First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) 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.
Is a minimum balance required at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
Most UAE banks apply a minimum average balance or a monthly fee below it. GoldenKey confirms the current First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) terms for your package before you apply.
Can a Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
Absolutely. Japanese nationals can own the full share capital of a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Japanese applicants?
Processing for Japanese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Japan that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
