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International & Offshore Bank Accounts

A second banking jurisdiction for your group — chosen for your flows, not for a brochure.

  • 6 jurisdictions
  • Remote where possible
International & Offshore Bank Accounts
We work with
  • HSBC
  • Standard Chartered
  • Bank of Singapore
  • AfrAsia (Mauritius)
  • Wise Business
  • Revolut Business
  • GoldenKey feefrom AED 4,500Govt fees as noted
  • Documents6 itemswe check them first
  • Process4 stepsone consultant
  • Best forHolding companies with dividends from several countries

Who this is for

Switzerland, Mauritius, Hong Kong, UK and EMI accounts for holding and trading structures.

Holding companies with dividends from several countries

Traders paid in EUR/GBP/USD outside the UAE

Families diversifying banking risk

Businesses blocked by a single-bank dependency

What we do for you

Everything included in the GoldenKey fee — you send documents, we do the rest.

Jurisdiction shortlist by your flows

Introduction to the bank or EMI

Document pack and apostilles

Compliance call preparation

Will it work for me? 3 taps, no form

Answer the questions and see the realistic outcome before you spend anything.

1Main purpose
2Deposit you can keep
Your result appears hereAnswer all 2 questions.

Your options

Compared on what actually matters. Hover a card for details; the recommended option is marked.

Recommended

EMI (Wise, Revolut)

Minimum
0
Opening
1–3 weeks
Best for
Payments, FX
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Mauritius

Minimum
USD 25k
Opening
4–8 weeks
Best for
Africa/Asia holding
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Switzerland

Minimum
USD 250k+
Opening
6–10 weeks
Best for
Wealth, privacy
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Hong Kong

Minimum
HKD 50k
Opening
4–6 weeks
Best for
China trade
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Documents you’ll need

Send scans on WhatsApp — we check them before anything is submitted.

  • Corporate documents apostilled
  • Group structure chart with UBOs
  • Passport + address proof of directors and UBOs
  • Source of wealth statement
  • 12-month bank statements
  • Business plan or activity description

Missing something? Most documents can be arranged by GoldenKey (attestation, translation, Ejari, business plan).

How it works

Every step with its usual time. One consultant from start to finish.

  1. 1

    Shortlist2 days

    Three jurisdictions ranked for your flows and deposit.

  2. 2

    Pack1–2 weeks

    Apostilles and translations.

  3. 3

    Compliance callwe prepare you

    Mock interview with the questions banks ask.

  4. 4

    Active4–10 weeks

    Account, cards, online banking.

Why applications get rejected — and the fix

The problems we see most, and what we do about them before you apply.

Structure with nominee shareholders
Banks refuse; we show the real UBO.
Crypto flows undeclared
Declare; choose a crypto-friendly bank.
Documents older than 3 months
Refresh statements and address proof before submission.

Why choose GoldenKey

Licensed consultancy

Ajman Free Zone registered, in-depth UAE knowledge

Fast turnaround

Most files move the same day

Confidential & transparent

No hidden fees — every price in writing

One consultant

From first message to completion, on WhatsApp

Pricing

Live from GoldenKey’s price list and confirmed in writing before you pay.

International & Offshore Bank Accounts
from AED 4,500

GoldenKey fee per jurisdiction. Bank minimums from USD 25,000.

  • Jurisdiction shortlist by your flows
  • Introduction to the bank or EMI
  • Document pack and apostilles
  • Compliance call preparation

Get a written quotation

Reply within 1 working hour, prices in writing. No obligation.

Or WhatsApp us · Call +971 55 671 5001

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal for UAE residents?

Yes. Declare the account where your tax residence requires (CRS reporting applies).

Can I open without travelling?

EMIs and Mauritius: yes. Switzerland usually needs one meeting.

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