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Business Account for Offshore Companies

Offshore entities — RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore and similar — commonly find traditional banks reluctant. Eligible offshore structures with genuine activity and clear ownership can be served by this solution after verification.

No monthly account chargeMulti-currencyOnshore & offshore eligible*Transparent fees
The problem

What usually goes wrong

  • Repeated bank declines without explanation.
  • Needing an account to receive holding income or invoice international clients.
  • Proving substance and beneficial ownership.
The GoldenKey approach

How we make it simpler

We identify the real requirement, explain it plainly, and handle the steps — so you understand what you are signing before you sign it.

Eligible offshore structures

Onboarding path for offshore companies with clear activity.

Ownership clarity

UBO documentation guidance.

Multi-currency

Hold and pay in major currencies.

Honest assessment

We tell you upfront if a structure is unlikely to be accepted.

Requirements

What to prepare

  • Certificate of incorporation / trade licence
  • Memorandum & Articles or equivalent
  • Register of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners (UBO)
  • Passport and proof of address for directors and UBOs
  • Evidence of business activity: invoices, contracts, website or business plan
  • Expected transaction profile: currencies, countries, volumes

We aim to keep onboarding clear and efficient while completing all required verification and compliance checks. Approval is not guaranteed and rests with the provider.

Pricing transparency

No monthly account charge — and what that does not mean

Fee typeApplies?Notes
Monthly account chargeNoneNo maintenance fee for keeping the account open
Transaction feesPer scheduleShown before each payment; varies by type and currency
Currency conversionTransparent marginRate and margin displayed before you convert
Transfer feesPer corridorLocal and international routes priced differently
Third-party chargesMay applyCorrespondent or receiving-bank charges outside the provider's control
Government / complianceWhere applicableAny regulatory or attestation costs are separate
Optional servicesPriced separatelyOnly if you choose them

Exact schedules are provided before activation. Availability of features and currencies depends on eligibility and configuration.

Onboarding

A straightforward process with clear checks

  1. 01

    Eligibility check

    We review entity type, activity, ownership and countries involved and tell you honestly whether to proceed.

    Day 1
  2. 02

    Document preparation

    Checklist by entity type; we pre-review everything before submission.

    Days 1–3
  3. 03

    Application & verification

    Application submitted; identity and compliance verification completed, sometimes with a short video check.

    Days 2–7
  4. 04

    Activation

    Account activated; currency balances and receiving details set up where supported.

    On approval
  5. 05

    First transactions

    Guidance on first payments and receipts, limits and documentation.

    Week 1–2
FAQ

Questions founders ask

No. Eligibility depends on activity, ownership and compliance review; we assess before you apply.

Certificate of incorporation, register of directors and shareholders, UBO information and proof of activity.

Yes if eligible and the source is documented.

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  • Response within 15 minutes during working hours
  • Written scope and costs before you commit
  • Requirements explained in plain language
  • Led by CEO Mohammad Sajid — 20+ years of UAE expertise
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