Account Opening
Holding companies
Banks are wary of “empty” passive entities — a holding account is approved on substance and purpose. We document the group structure, the origin of dividend flows and the reason the account exists, and place holdings with banks that are comfortable keeping them for the long term.
ProvidersPrivate & corporate banks
Typical timeline3–8 weeks
CoverageDividends, capital calls & treasury
Risk profileMedium — substance-driven
How we place you
- Chart the group — subsidiaries, ownership and dividend paths.
- Evidence substance: directors, decision-making and where value is created.
- Shortlist banks with appetite for holding structures in your jurisdictions.
- Prepare source-of-dividend and source-of-wealth documentation.
- File, answer structure questions and activate the account.
What providers look for
- A clear, complete group chart
- Real substance behind the entity
- Documented origin of dividends and capital
- Audited accounts in the operating companies
- A long-term banking rationale
Documents to prepare
- Corporate documents for the full chain
- Group structure chart
- Subsidiary financial statements
- UBO identity & source-of-wealth file
- Dividend & funding-flow description
Providers, timelines and requirements are indicative and change with bank appetite. We confirm realistic options for your specific profile before any application is filed.
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Tell us about your business and we will map the realistic account options within one working day.