Corporate Bank Account Opening UAE
A business account for your UAE company, from bank selection to first transaction.
Pricing
Free quote
- Typical timeline
- 1-4 weeks
- Best for
- Mainland and free zone companies
- Key need
- Clear business profile
About Corporate Bank Account Opening UAE
Opening a business account needs clear information about your company, owners, customers and expected turnover. Banks also check that your activity and licence match.
We prepare a professional compliance file and guide you through meetings and follow-ups.
Bank fit
Digital banks for speed, traditional banks for services.
Stronger file
A clear business plan and supporting documents.
Multi-currency
Options for AED and foreign-currency accounts.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Primary focus
Business profile
Banks need to understand your activity, customers and expected transactions.
Ownership
KYC
Shareholders, directors and beneficial owners may be reviewed.
Currencies
Multi-currency
Suitable accounts may support AED and selected foreign currencies.
Onboarding
Bank-led
The final approval and account conditions are determined by the bank.
Is this right for you?
Who is this service for?
New UAE mainland companies
Free zone companies opening their first account
Existing businesses changing or adding a banking relationship
Companies receiving international payments or making overseas transactions
Build the banking file around the business
A corporate account application should clearly explain the company's licensed activity, ownership, customers, suppliers and expected transaction profile.
We organise the information into a professional file and help coordinate the application with the selected bank.
- Review company structure
- Map business activity and expected turnover
- Prepare shareholder and beneficial-owner information
- Organise supporting contracts and invoices
- Coordinate bank meetings and follow-up
Prepare for cross-border transactions
Companies working with international customers or suppliers may need additional information about payment flows, jurisdictions and commercial relationships.
We help prepare the supporting information before submission so the bank has a clear picture of the business.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Company documents
- Trade licence
- MOA or incorporation documents
- Certificate of incorporation where applicable
- Company address information
Ownership information
- Shareholder passports
- Emirates IDs where applicable
- Beneficial-owner information
- Director or manager details
Commercial evidence
- Company profile
- Business plan
- Sample invoices or contracts
- Customer or supplier information where requested
Financial profile
Expected turnover, transaction volumes, source of funds and intended account activity should be explained clearly.
What is included
- Bank selection advice
- Business profile and KYC dossier
- Application and meeting coordination
- Multi-currency account options
- Online banking support
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Profile
We map your activity, customers and expected volumes.
- 2
Select
Choose the bank and account package.
- 3
Submit
KYC file submitted and interviews arranged.
- 4
Open
Account approved and online access activated.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Bank approval is independent
Brightlink can prepare and coordinate the application, but the bank makes the final onboarding decision.
Licence activity must make sense
The company's actual activity, licence and expected transactions should tell a consistent commercial story.
Non-resident ownership can add checks
International ownership structures may require additional KYC and source-of-funds documentation.
Bank requirements change
Required documents, minimum balances and onboarding procedures vary by bank and customer profile.
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppDigital banks can be quicker, and traditional banks usually take a few weeks. The speed depends on your profile and how complete the documents are.
Some banks need an in-person meeting or biometric step. We tell you what is required for the bank we choose.
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