Source of funds
Income statements, tax returns, sale contracts, inheritance — a money trail without gaps.
Opening bank accounts abroad
Where to open an account abroad has not become easier, but it has become clearer. The market went through waves of mass openings, tightening and account closures, and the main shift is from "where will they open one" to "on what terms will they keep it".
The Emirates have become the main jurisdiction for capital from the region. UAE banks almost always require a residence visa: the route is residency through property, a company or an employment contract, then an Emirates ID, and only then the bank file. Compliance is thorough, and review takes from a couple of weeks to a couple of months.
We help choose the jurisdiction and bank for the task — payments, holding or investment — and build a file that passes compliance and does not lead to a freeze six months later.
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Property and residency in Europe: what still works, and what has been closed
Investor residency through property has been rewritten twice in three years. What changed in Spain, Portugal and Greece, what buying in France or Spain actually gives you, and how to read any article on this — including this one.
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Status
Residence visa, residence permit, local ID number — without them the conversation does not start.
Ties to the country
Lease, utility bills, local phone: the bank wants a real client, not a transit one.
Purpose of the account
A gap between the declared and the actual pattern of transactions is the main reason for later freezes.
Where to look
The UAE for capital and business. Kazakhstan: clear procedures, usually a local tax number and a personal visit. Armenia: selective, depending on your ties to the country. Serbia: workable with a local address or residence permit. Banks in Hong Kong and Singapore are a separate league: serious capital and a real connection to the region.
Rules change fast and differ bank by bank. We check any instruction against the date you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a tourist open an account in the UAE?
As a rule, no: banks almost always require a residence visa and an Emirates ID.
Will a foreign bank report my account?
CRS participating countries exchange data on non-residents’ accounts with the tax authorities of the country of residence. Factor this into the choice of bank and your declarations.
Why do banks refuse without explanation?
It is normal compliance practice. The usual cause is an incomplete source-of-funds file or an unclear purpose for the account.
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