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Yes. We support non-resident founders through a combination of traditional banks and fintech/EMI partners across multiple jurisdictions. Eligibility depends on your company structure, transaction flow, and industry.
Yes. We support non-resident founders through a combination of traditional banks and fintech/EMI partners across multiple jurisdictions. Eligibility depends on your company structure, transaction flow, and industry.
Typically 2–6 weeks after all documents are complete and compliance checks are cleared. Fintech/EMI onboarding is often faster; traditional banks can take longer due to stricter due diligence.
Typically 2–6 weeks after all documents are complete and compliance checks are cleared. Fintech/EMI onboarding is often faster; traditional banks can take longer due to stricter due diligence.
Commonly:
Incorporation / registration documents
Passports of directors/shareholders
Proof of address (recent)
Business activity description + transaction flow
Supporting documents (contracts, invoices, website details, etc.)
(Exact requirements vary by bank/jurisdiction.)
Incorporation / registration documents
Passports of directors/shareholders
Proof of address (recent)
Business activity description + transaction flow
Supporting documents (contracts, invoices, website details, etc.)
(Exact requirements vary by bank/jurisdiction.)
Commonly:
Incorporation / registration documents
Passports of directors/shareholders
Proof of address (recent)
Business activity description + transaction flow
Supporting documents (contracts, invoices, website details, etc.)
(Exact requirements vary by bank/jurisdiction.)
Incorporation / registration documents
Passports of directors/shareholders
Proof of address (recent)
Business activity description + transaction flow
Supporting documents (contracts, invoices, website details, etc.)
(Exact requirements vary by bank/jurisdiction.)
In many cases, yes—especially with fintech/EMI partners. Some traditional banks may still require a physical meeting or strong business substance.
In many cases, yes—especially with fintech/EMI partners. Some traditional banks may still require a physical meeting or strong business substance.
A bank pre-assessment reviews your company structure, documents, and business activity before applying. This helps identify the banks most likely to approve your application and reduces the risk of rejection.
Pre-assessment is a risk/fit check before applying. It matches your business profile with banks that have higher approval probability, reducing rejections and saving time.
If a bank rejects your application, we can apply to another bank with adjusted at no additional cost or you may request refund.
On the banking journey, we operate with transparency and risk controls. For eligible services, “No results? Money back—guaranteed” logic applies, aligned with the service-page positioning.
We can pivot to alternative banks/EMIs or you may request for refund
Depends on jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions allow 100% foreign ownership but require a local resident director and/or a local company secretary. We manage these requirements with compliant setups.
Depends on jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions allow 100% foreign ownership but require a local resident director and/or a local company secretary. We manage these requirements with compliant setups.
Usually 1–3 working days once the information and documents are ready. Some jurisdictions may take longer due to approvals, additional checks, or licensing needs.
Usually 1–3 working days once the information and documents are ready. Some jurisdictions may take longer due to approvals, additional checks, or licensing needs.
Generally yes. Most processes can be completed remotely through authorized channels and licensed service providers—banking requirements are separate.
Generally yes. Most processes can be completed remotely through authorized channels and licensed service providers—banking requirements are separate.
Typically:
At least one shareholder
At least one director (local director may be mandatory in some jurisdictions)
Company secretary / registered address (jurisdiction-dependent)
Standard KYC documents
At least one shareholder
At least one director (local director may be mandatory in some jurisdictions)
Company secretary / registered address (jurisdiction-dependent)
Standard KYC documents
Typically:
At least one shareholder
At least one director (local director may be mandatory in some jurisdictions)
Company secretary / registered address (jurisdiction-dependent)
Standard KYC documents
At least one shareholder
At least one director (local director may be mandatory in some jurisdictions)
Company secretary / registered address (jurisdiction-dependent)
Standard KYC documents
In many jurisdictions, a low minimum capital (sometimes symbolic, e.g., USD/EUR/SGD 1 equivalent) is sufficient. However, some banks may expect realistic capital relative to the business.
In many jurisdictions, a low minimum capital (sometimes symbolic, e.g., USD/EUR/SGD 1 equivalent) is sufficient. However, some banks may expect realistic capital relative to the business.
Yes. Most jurisdictions require annual reporting (financial statements + annual returns), and many require annual tax filings even if inactive—requirements vary.
Yes. Most jurisdictions require annual reporting (financial statements + annual returns), and many require annual tax filings even if inactive—requirements vary.
Corporate tax is jurisdiction-specific and can include exemptions, incentives, and substance requirements. We provide structuring guidance and connect you with compliant accounting/tax workflows.
Corporate tax is jurisdiction-specific and can include exemptions, incentives, and substance requirements. We provide structuring guidance and connect you with compliant accounting/tax workflows.
“Offshore income” treatment is jurisdiction-specific and depends on:
where revenue is generated
where management/control is located
whether income is remitted
We recommend a structured tax review to avoid misclassification.
where revenue is generated
where management/control is located
whether income is remitted
We recommend a structured tax review to avoid misclassification.
“Offshore income” treatment is jurisdiction-specific and depends on:
where revenue is generated
where management/control is located
whether income is remitted
We recommend a structured tax review to avoid misclassification.
where revenue is generated
where management/control is located
whether income is remitted
We recommend a structured tax review to avoid misclassification.