{"id":2307,"date":"2020-06-21T10:15:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-21T10:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compare4benefit.com\/blog\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2023-01-12T08:40:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T08:40:27","slug":"business-accounts-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compare4benefit.com\/blog\/business-accounts-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Accounts in UAE 2023 (Updated) | Compare4Benefit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display:none\" class=\"fm-form-container fm-theme15\"><div id=\"fm-pages15\" class=\"fm-pages wdform_page_navigation \" show_title=\"\" show_numbers=\"1\" type=\"none\"><\/div><form name=\"form15\" action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\" method=\"post\" id=\"form15\" class=\"fm-form form15  \" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_page_id15\" value=\"2307\" name=\"fm_page_id15\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_current_post_type15\" value=\"post\" name=\"fm_current_post_type15\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"counter15\" value=\"14\" name=\"counter15\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"Itemid15\" value=\"\" name=\"Itemid15\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_shake15\" value=\"1\" name=\"fm_shake15\" \/><input type=\"text\" class=\"fm-hide\" id=\"fm_bot_validation15\" value=\"\" name=\"fm_bot_validation15\" \/><input type=\"text\" class=\"fm-hide\" id=\"fm_empty_field_validation15\" value=\"\" name=\"fm_empty_field_validation15\" data-value=\"bd736efb144d599cf463541431fbf5c4\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_form_nonce15\" name=\"fm_form_nonce15\" value=\"195910d579\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\" \/><div class=\"fm-header-bg\"><div class=\"fm-header image_left_right\"><div class=\"fm-header-text\">          <div class=\"fm-header-title\">            Request a Call Back          <\/div>          <div class=\"fm-header-description\">            <h1 class=\"wiz_hdr_txt\" style=\"font-size: 20px;font-weight: bold;color: #337799;font-family: sans-serif;cursor: default;line-height: 30px;padding: 0px 5px;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\" data-lines=\"2\">Find The Best Business Accounts In Just A Few Simple Steps!<\/h1>          <\/div>        <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform-page-and-images fm-form-builder\"><div id=\"15form_view1\" class=\"wdform_page\" page_title=\"Untitled page\" next_title=\"Next\" next_type=\"text\" next_class=\"wdform-page-button\" next_checkable=\"true\" previous_title=\"Previous\" previous_type=\"text\" previous_class=\"wdform-page-button\" previous_checkable=\"false\"><div class=\"wdform_section fm-col-1\"><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"6\" class=\"wdform_row\" style=\"position: relative; 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left: 0px; top: 0px;\"><div type=\"type_submit_reset\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-column fm-type_submit_reset\" ><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-flex-row wd-justify-content-center wd-width-100\" ><button  type=\"button\" class=\"button-submit\" onclick=\"fm_submit_form('15');\"  data-ajax=\"0\"><span class=\"fm-submit-loading spinner fm-ico-spinner\"><\/span>                                                                    Get a Free Call<\/button><button  type=\"button\" class=\"button-reset wd-hidden\" onclick=\"fm_reset_form(15);\" >Reset<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div valign=\"top\" class=\"wdform_footer wd-width-100\"><div class=\"wd-width-100\"><div class=\"wd-width-100 wd-table\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><div class=\"wd-table-group\"><div id=\"15page_nav1\" class=\"wd-table-row\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_preload\"><\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"fm-current-page\" value=\"https:\/\/www.compare4benefit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\" \/><\/form><\/div>\n<p>This blog covers all you need to know about <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">business accounts in UAE<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With so many options, choosing a business account in UAE seems challenging.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE could be an alluring polestar for investors to locate their business as it<br \/>\nhas one of the most liberal trade regimes and attracts strong capital flows with a<br \/>\nwell-established infrastructure, strong banking system and a stable political<br \/>\nsystem.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE also provides for a window of free trade zones that can allow<br \/>\n100% foreign ownership and a nil taxation regime (subject to certain limitations).<\/p>\n<p>For running a successful business you need a good system for managing your<br \/>\nfunds. This is when the importance of a <strong>business account<\/strong> peeks in.<\/p>\n<p>Now let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s see <strong>what is a business account?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"td_text_highlight_marker_green td_text_highlight_marker\">A business bank account is an account that helps business owners to track their expenses, manage cash flow, and make it easier to calculate tax liabilities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Business bank accounts are different to private or personal bank accounts as they are made specifically for businesses.<\/p>\n<p>[lwptoc]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Process to Open Business Accounts in UAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Usually it starts with a face to face meeting with a bank in the UAE before they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll<br \/>\noffer you a business account. Then you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll need to take along paperwork and<br \/>\nprovide signatures before your account will operate.<\/p>\n<p>The time period to setup your account may vary depending on the bank, the<br \/>\naccount type, and your business. It may take relatively a short period of 2 to 4<br \/>\nmonths in case of Free Zones and locally registered LLCs, including your face to<br \/>\nface meeting.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing the best business bank account for your company, it is<br \/>\nrecommended that you look for one that offers low charges and good interest rates.<br \/>\nIt largely depends on what the normal business operations are.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you expect to primarily make payments electronically, the best business bank account would offer low-cost or free electronic transactions. On the other hand, if your business involves using primarily cheques, you should look for lower charges for<br \/>\npaper transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Many agencies are there to guide you for opening a business bank account. They can be very helpful in starting an account which is apt for your business.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Documents required to open a business account in UAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These are the type of documents you need to have for opening a business bank<br \/>\naccount in the UAE. Be sure that you have all the required documents as per the<br \/>\nbanks protocols (may vary for different banks) in hand before you proceed further<br \/>\nfor a business account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE LIST OF DOCUMENTS ARE LIKELY TO INCLUDE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-13\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-13\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Category<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Documents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Application form<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">A completed application form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Identity and<br \/>\nAddress proof<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Passports or other government ID for the owner and all<br \/>\nshareholders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Documents related<br \/>\nto business<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\uf0a7 Company certificate of registration and trade<br \/>\nlicense<br \/>\n\uf0a7 Share certificates<br \/>\n\uf0a7 Company Memorandum and articles of association<br \/>\n\uf0a7 Board resolution meeting minutes confirming the<br \/>\nopening of the account has been approved properly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Other Documents<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\uf0a7 Letter of reference through the business partners<br \/>\n\uf0a7 Information related to the kind of activities to be<br \/>\nperformed on the account.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-13 from cache -->\n<h3><strong>Banking fees for business or corporate accounts in UAE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fee structure can vary depending on the bank and the type of account you choose.<br \/>\nMost accounts need a minimum balance requirement, if not maintained you may be charged an additional fee. This may end up being expensive if you have not opted<br \/>\nthe right business account for your needs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Benefits of a business account in UAE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is a good idea to have a business account in UAE. Take a look at these 8 benefits of a business account:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Your business records will be organized<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can keep your business accounting program records organized with a business<br \/>\nchecking account. All your business transactions are tracked on a separate<br \/>\nstatement.<\/p>\n<p>Thereby ensuring an accurate book keeping which helps with a clean<br \/>\nrecord for the accountant at the year-end while payment of income tax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Accurate taxes and deductions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A business account helps to ensure you file taxes accurately. You look at your<br \/>\nbusiness account statement and record the figures on your tax return. There by you<br \/>\ncan deduct\u00c2\u00a0business expenses\u00c2\u00a0from your tax return.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. You can accept credit cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You limit your customer pool and potential sales when you only accept cash<br \/>\npayments. Many consumers pay with credit cards over cash.<\/p>\n<p>Accepting credit cards helps you serve a larger number of customers. You can also set up a credit acceptance system through the bank with your business account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Business loans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a corporate account can be helpful to obtain a credit card or can be<br \/>\nbeneficial if the owner wishes to take a loan for their business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. You look professional and gain bank relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a startup or an established business, you want to look<br \/>\nprofessional. Do you pay vendors with cheques that have your personal<br \/>\ninformation printed on them? Or, do you tell customers to issue payments to your<br \/>\npersonal name? A business bank account gives you a more qualified look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Minimum account balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many banks in the UAE offers low to zero balance accounts to the organizations<br \/>\nmaking it easier to manage cash flows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. International Remittance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banks in UAE offers the facility of making International Remittance on business<br \/>\nbank accounts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Multiple Currency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apart from UAE dirham, these bank accounts can be opened in many other major<br \/>\ncurrencies across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>These are the reasons why you would need a business \/ corporate account in UAE<br \/>\nAs you continue to grow your company, keep these business bank account benefits in<br \/>\nmind.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Types of Business Structures in UAE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Offshore Company\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UAE\u00c2\u00a0Offshore company\u00c2\u00a0registration is a very popular method of doing business in<br \/>\nthe Middle East region.<\/p>\n<p>In UAE there are three offshore jurisdictions \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Dubai (Jebel Ali Offshore Company)\u00c2\u00a0 Ras Al Khaimah \u00c2\u00a0and Ajman. They offer similar services but serve different strategic goals of offshore company registration.<\/p>\n<p>They offer similar services but serve different strategic goals of offshore company registration.<\/p>\n<p>The Jebel Ali Offshore Company is an International Business Crown\/holds the only<br \/>\noffshore vehicle that is permitted to own \/ hold real estate in the Emirate of Dubai.<br \/>\nJAFZA Offshore operated under\u00c2\u00a0JAFZA Free zone.<\/p>\n<p>The RAK Offshore and the\u00c2\u00a0RAK International Company (RAKICC)\u00c2\u00a0are<br \/>\nInternational Business Companies. They provide a flexible and credible option for<br \/>\nforeign investors to register an offshore company in UAE without the need to<br \/>\nestablish a physical presence in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>RAKICC is also allowed to hold the freehold property in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Offshore companies offer the following benefits:<\/p>\n<p>\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 No Corporate tax<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 100% foreign ownership<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 100% Capital and Profit Repatriation<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 UAE Bank Account<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 International Invoicing<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Limited Liability Company<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 No TIEAs<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Absolute Privacy and Confidentiality<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Ability to maintain multi-currency Bank accounts in the UAE<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Virtual office facilities available in the UAE<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Sole proprietorship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A sole proprietorship, also known as the sole trader, individual entrepreneurship\u00c2\u00a0or\u00c2\u00a0proprietorship is a type of enterprise that is owned and run by<br \/>\none person and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and<br \/>\nthe business entity.<\/p>\n<p>The sole trader receives all profits (subject to taxation specific to the business) and has unlimited responsibility for all losses and debts.<\/p>\n<p>Every asset of the business is owned by the proprietor and all<br \/>\ndebts of the business are the proprietor&#8217;s. It is a &#8220;sole&#8221; proprietorship in contrast<br \/>\nwith\u00c2\u00a0partnerships\u00c2\u00a0(which have at least two owners).<\/p>\n<p>A sole proprietor may use a trade name or business name other than their or its legal name. They may have to legally trademark their business name if it differs from their own legal name, the process varying depending upon country of residence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Dubai\/UAE Free zone Companies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is possible to establish branches of foreign companies in the UAE free zones or<br \/>\nto incorporate a free zone entity.<\/p>\n<p>The types of entities which may be incorporated include single shareholder entities, commonly known as free zone establishments, and free zone companies with commonly two to five shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>In most free zones, both free zone establishments and free zone companies will have limited liability, however, this does vary between free zones and therefore the rules and<br \/>\nregulations as to whether a single shareholder company is given limited liability<br \/>\nshould be considered<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Limited Liability Company in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A\u00c2\u00a0limited liability company\u00c2\u00a0(LLC) is the\u00c2\u00a0US-specific form of a\u00c2\u00a0private limited<br \/>\ncompany. It is a\u00c2\u00a0business\u00c2\u00a0structure that can combine the\u00c2\u00a0pass-through taxation\u00c2\u00a0of<br \/>\na\u00c2\u00a0partnership\u00c2\u00a0or\u00c2\u00a0sole proprietorship\u00c2\u00a0with the\u00c2\u00a0limited liability\u00c2\u00a0of a\u00c2\u00a0corporation.<\/p>\n<p>An LLC is not a corporation under state law; it is a legal form of a\u00c2\u00a0company\u00c2\u00a0that<br \/>\nprovides limited liability to its owners in many jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<p>LLCs are well known for the flexibility that they provide to business owners; depending on the situation, an LLC may elect to use corporate tax rules instead of being treated as a<br \/>\npartnership,\u00c2\u00a0and, under certain circumstances, LLCs may be organized as not-for-<br \/>\nprofit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Private share holder company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Except for provisions regarding the public subscription of shares and debentures,<br \/>\nthe provisions governing public joint stock companies are the same as those<br \/>\napplicable to a private joint stock company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Can I open a business bank account in UAE with a foreign expat entity?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can open a business bank account in UAE with a foreign expat<br \/>\nentity. It is legal but there are quite a few hoops to jump through to fulfill local<br \/>\nlegislation, which include;<\/p>\n<p>\u00ef\u0192\u00bc Most documents originating outside the UAE must be notarized and<br \/>\nlegalized through diplomatic channels prior to being submitted to the UAE<br \/>\nauthorities. Once legalized it is usually necessary to obtain a certified Arabic<br \/>\ntranslation of corporate documents before these can be submitted to the UAE<br \/>\nauthorities. This latter requirement does not apply to free zone license<br \/>\napplicants.<\/p>\n<p>\u00ef\u0192\u00bc You will be asked to share a lot of information with your bank about<br \/>\nyourself, your business and your future plans, to fulfill their duty to stop<br \/>\nillegal activity or money laundering.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on business accounts in UAE<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1: Can I open a business bank account as a non-resident?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Legally there is no restriction for a non resident to open a business bank account in<br \/>\nUAE but it completely lies on the discretion of the bank to whether or not you can<br \/>\nopen an account &#8211; and on the facilities available. Generally the types of accounts<br \/>\noffered by most banks may be limited for non-residents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2: Which bank should I choose?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The four major banks in the UAE include:<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 First Abu Dhabi Bank<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Emirates NBD<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank<br \/>\n\u00ef\u201a\u00b7 Dubai Islamic Bank<\/p>\n<p>You can primarily start with any one as these banks provide options for business<br \/>\nof different sizes with a wide range of business banking products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3: How long does <\/strong><strong>it usually take to open an business account in UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The time to set up an account may vary depending on the type of account, your bank and your business. It may take relatively a short period of 2 to 4<br \/>\nmonths in case of Free Zones and locally registered LLCs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a04: What are the general banking fees charged by banks in UAE for<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>business bank accounts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banking charges vary depending on the bank and the type of account. Normally<br \/>\nthese accounts will need to have a minimum balance requirement if not maintained<br \/>\nthe bank may charge you an additional fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a05: Can a Foreign entity open a business account in the UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, a foreign entity can open a business account in the UAE. But you will require<br \/>\ncomplying with the criterion of the local legislation, which can be costly and time<br \/>\nconsuming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a06: Are there any minimum holding requirements for banks in the<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a minimum balance requirement for a business accounts which if not<br \/>\nmaintained charges a nominal fee to the account. Banks typically require the<br \/>\naccount to maintain an average monthly balance between AED 20,000 (approx.<br \/>\nUS$ 5500) and AED 150,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a07: Can I open a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcno minimum balance account in UAE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a few banks in Dubai that provide unique benefits regarding interest rate,<br \/>\nminimum balance, monthly fee and money transfer fees. You will not definitely<br \/>\nfind a bank account where you can keep your balance zero, but there are some<br \/>\nbanks which keep minimum balance almost zero. Those bank accounts are often<br \/>\ncalled \u00e2\u20ac\u02dczero balance account in UAE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 though they require a minimum cash flow to<br \/>\nstay active.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a08: Do a Sole proprietorship company need to open a business account in the UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, there is no legal requirement for a Sole trader to open a business account as<br \/>\nyou are legally authorized to use your personal account for business and non-<br \/>\nbusiness transactions. Still it is advisable to have one as it makes you look more<br \/>\nprofessional and makes it easier for you to check on your income and expenses of<br \/>\nyour business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a09: Do an Offshore Company require a business account in the<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, whether an offshore or an onshore company, it definitely needs a bank<br \/>\naccount to carry on a business in the UAE. As it keeps the record of cash flow in<br \/>\nand out of the company which makes it easier for smooth financial functioning of<br \/>\nthe company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10: Can I know about some business account products available in<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Different types of business account products are Business Basic Account, Business Advantage Account, Business Preferred Account, Business Call Account and Fixed Deposit;<br \/>\neach of these accounts provide unique benefits making it flexible for your<br \/>\ndifferential business needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This blog covers all you need to know about business accounts in UAE. With so many options, choosing a business account in UAE seems challenging. 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