WhatsApp quoteOpening a business account with Mashreq is a realistic goal for a well-prepared company, and preparation is exactly what GoldenKey provides. Mashreq suits start-ups, freelancers and free zone companies looking for a quick digital account, and its product range includes NeoBiz business account, payment gateway, corporate cards and SME loans. In short, greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Mashreq licence is released. The most common businesses Greeks open through GoldenKey are in shipping, hospitality, food exports and construction, although Mashreq supports almost any activity.
Why Mashreq
For most clients, if Mashreq 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. In our experience, mashreq is known for digital-first onboarding, start-up friendly packages, fast account decisions and integrated payment solutions, and that is why we shortlist it for companies with that profile. For Greeks, the practical advantages of Mashreq are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How Mashreq works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
We assess your business profile against Mashreq's appetite — activity, nationalities, turnover — and confirm the fit first.
Step 2Document pack
We compile the licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, address proof, business profile and sample contracts in the layout Mashreq expects. If the authority raises a query on a Mashreq business account for Greek owners at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
GoldenKey introduces you to a business banking officer at Mashreq and joins the application meeting, in person or online.
Step 4Compliance and activation
For most clients, mashreq'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 Mashreq business account for Greek owners until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Crucially, for a Mashreq business account for Greek 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
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- A police clearance certificate from Greece if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
Pricing
All prices for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Just as important, the figures below for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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
As we tell every client, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners happen the same day they are ready. Day to day, every Mashreq package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. Our quotations for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for a Mashreq business account for Greek owners.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a Mashreq account without a UAE residence visa?
Some banks consider non-resident company accounts, but most prefer a resident signatory. GoldenKey as a rule processes your investor visa before the bank file for that reason.
What if Mashreq 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 Mashreq?
Day to day, most UAE banks apply a minimum average balance or a monthly fee below it. GoldenKey confirms the current Mashreq terms for your package before you apply.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Mashreq?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a Mashreq company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for Mashreq?
No. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
