Private banking introductions.
UAE corporate banking has tightened significantly. We pre-screen your structure against each partner bank's risk appetite, prepare the KYC pack, and brief the relationship manager before introduction — so 98% of our clients open their first account on the first attempt.
Eleven banks. Matched to your structure.
Emirates NBD
3–6 weeks. Strongest reputation. Best for DMCC, ADGM, mainland LLCs with significant balance sheet.
FAB
4–6 weeks. First Abu Dhabi Bank. Tier 1 home for ADGM companies.
ADCB
3–5 weeks. Strong with DMCC and ADGM. Excellent trade-finance capability.
Mashreq
2–4 weeks. Top choice for commodities and trading. Strong correspondent network.
Wio
5–10 days. Built for free-zone SMEs. Multi-currency from opening.
Mashreq Neo Biz
5–10 days. Mashreq's digital SME platform.
RAKBANK
2–4 weeks. SME-focused. Strong international transfer rates.
DBS · OCBC
For Singapore Pte Ltd. In-person opening preferred.
NAB · ANZ
For Australia Pty Ltd. Branch network nationally.
Wise Business
24–72 hours. Multi-currency. Excellent for international suppliers.
Revolut Business
EU-licensed. Strong for businesses with significant European activity.
Airwallex
Asia-focused. Strong FX, local-currency receiving accounts in 60+ markets.
What we prepare before introduction.
Banks reject applications they don't understand. We make sure yours is understood before it arrives.
- 01
Corporate structure chart
Beneficial owners, shareholders, directors, signing authorities — one page, clear.
- 02
Source-of-wealth narrative
How the beneficial owner's wealth was generated, supported by documents (employment history, business proceeds, inheritance).
- 03
Expected transaction profile
Monthly inflow / outflow, counterparties, currencies, transaction types. Calibrated to be realistic and consistent with stated activity.
- 04
Supporting evidence
Sample invoices, supplier contracts, customer pipeline, prior business statements — whatever supports the narrative.
- 05
Relationship-manager briefing
A short pre-meeting brief sent to the named RM so they know who is coming, what they do, and why this bank is the right fit.