WhatsApp quoteIn short, our Bank Account Opening Assistance include bank selection, document preparation, relationship-manager introduction and compliance query handling, and GoldenKey does not guarantee approval; the bank's compliance team makes the final decision. Whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Bank Account Opening Assistance are priced per task and confirmed in writing. GoldenKey has Portuguese clients from Lisbon, Porto and Faro, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in Portugal and how to attest them for the UAE. Portugal and the UAE have strengthened ties through tourism, aviation and renewable energy investment, which gives Portuguese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Bank Account Opening Assistance licence is issued.
Why Bank Account Opening Assistance
Day to day, bank Account Opening Assistance are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. GoldenKey does not guarantee approval; the bank's compliance team makes the final decision. Many Portuguese founders run Bank Account Opening Assistance companies alongside an existing business in Portugal, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Bank Account Opening Assistance works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
For most clients, we send a short checklist and a fixed written fee for the Bank Account Opening Assistance as soon as you describe the task.
Step 2Document collection
We gather scans or originals, check them against the authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
We submit, pay the official fees on your behalf and follow up daily until the Bank Account Opening Assistance are approved.
Step 4Delivery
Approved visas, documents or certificates are handed over and logged in your client portal. For bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
For bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Health insurance policy
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
- A police clearance certificate from Portugal if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- Educational certificates attested by the Portugal authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As a rule, all prices for bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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 2026-10-28.
Why the UAE
Day to day, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, every Bank Account Opening Assistance 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. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Bank Account Opening Assistance application, download your papers and pay invoices from your phone. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals.
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 bank account opening assistance for Portuguese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Can GoldenKey handle Bank Account Opening Assistance for a company it did not set up?
Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the documents required.
Are government fees included in your price for Bank Account Opening Assistance?
To be clear, our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the licensing authority.
How long do Bank Account Opening Assistance take?
Preparation takes a few days; the bank's compliance review ranges from one to several weeks depending on the profile.
Can a Portuguese citizen own 100% of a company in Bank Account Opening Assistance?
Yes, it can. Portuguese nationals can own the full share capital of a Bank Account Opening Assistance company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Portuguese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Bank Account Opening Assistance?
No. You can apply for the licence from Portugal with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
