OCI Ltd. arranges an introduction to the offshore banks and assist you in opening bank accounts for offshore companies (IBC's). While filling in the online form for Company formation, you will be given the option to add the bank account opening services in the bank of your choice. We handle documents processing for your bank account. You do not have to visit the bank. We will send you all required documents for the account opening accompanied by the detailed instructions how to fill them in. We offer our clients bank accounts for investment and commercial purposes. The banks we work with are well established financial institutions located in different jurisdictions, but they have one thing in common: very strict confidentiality policies.

Read through the options for the bank account opening and we are sure that one or more of them will definitely suit your needs.

Bank Account in Dominica

A multicurrency account for your IBC can be opened in this private bank licensed to operate in Dominica according to the Offshore Banking Legislation 1996. The Bank will offer you internet access to your account, while using coding tables and an electronic signature as a security tool to protect unsolicited access to the funds. A Cirrus Maestro debit card is available immediately after the account activation regardless of your private credit history. Experienced staff speaks English, Spanish, French, Russian and Mandarin. The minimum balance for the account opening is US$ 500.00. We recommend that our clients send filled in applications with accompanying documents directly to the bank.

Required documents:

1. Certified (notarized) copy of the Incorporation documents of the IBC.
2. Certified (notarized) photocopies of the passports of each signatory, shareholder and director of the company. The contact information for the notary must be contained in the notarization.
3. Filled in application forms.
4. Verification of the permanent address for the signatories to the bank account. Examples are; recent utility bill, credit card bill etc.
5. A bank reference on each signatory. The reference must be on the bank letterhead containing contact information on the institution. The name and position of the signing officer to the reference must also be contained therein.
6. A signed Board Resolution which appoints the signatory(s.)

It usually takes 24 to 48 hours after receipt of the documents by the bank for the bankers to contact you directly with your new offshore account number.

Our introduction services - US$ 400.00

Bank Account in St. Vincent

A multicurrency account can be opened for your IBC in this Caribbean offshore bank. The bank offers internet access to your account, while using coded tables and an electronic signature as a security tool to protect against unsolicited access to your funds. A Cirrus Maestro debit card is available on activation of the account.

The minimum opening balance for the account is US$ 500.00

Required documents:

1. Certified copy of the incorporation documents of the IBC
2. Notarized photocopies of the passports of each of the signatories to the account
3. Filled in application form

The account will usually take 24 to 48 hours to be activated after they have received all the documents.

Our introduction services - US$ 400.00

Bank account in Cyprus (Europe)

We represent a well established and reliable bank in Cyprus where we will be able to open a multi-currency bank account for your IBC offering the client both trade and investment banking services.

You can keep your funds in USD, Euro or GBP with very attractive interest rates. Internet banking is available. Credit, debit are available after the account has been opened, Opening balance is US$ 1000 or Euro 1000 or GBP 500
Required documents for the offshore account opening:

1. Verification of a permanent address (example an electricity bill or other utility bill).
2. The bank account opening forms duly filled and signed (we provide them).
3. A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (we provide them).
4. A certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association (we provide them).
5. Identification; a picture ID such as a (certified) copy of the passport or drivers license for all signatories to the account.
6. A bank reference (a letter confirming that you hold a personal account in any bank) for all signatories.
7. A board resolution which appoints the authorized signatories (we prepare it).

When the bank has received your documents and application form and they are found to be in order, your account will be activated within 1 to 2 working days.

Our introduction services - US$ 400.00

Bank Account in Austria

We work with one of the oldest Austrian private banks with very strict confidentiality policies in place. It provides a full range of banking services: savings and current accounts, credit and debit cards, asset management, back-to back credits and what not. The minimum opening balance is USD 100,000 but the bank would expect you potentially to keep more. Clients can open accounts in all major currencies. There are no limitations on the amount of transactions per month. The bank has not got internet banking at the moment, but you would be able to view your statements and transactions online. Remote account operation is available via fax. Companies names ending with GmbH and AG will not be accepted.

Required documents for the account opening:

1. Certified copy of the Incorporation documents of the IBC.
2. Filled in application forms and signatory cards certified by the notary public or apostilled.
3. True copies of the passports of each signatory on the account certified by the notary public or apostilled.
4. Brief business or investment description

It usually takes one week to provide the clients with the account number after all the documents are presented to the bank.

Our introduction services - US$ 500.00

Bank Account in Luxembourg

Serving with the aim of ensuring fruitful investment endeavors, we work closely with a reputable bank in Luxembourg endowed with the capacity to equip our customers with the right offshore investment banking tools for their offshore companies. This Luxembourg bank account entails investment accounts which are denominated in various currencies and assigned a personal manager, Visa and MasterCard Debit card, internet banking for unconditional account access in German, English and French, and services adapted to the satisfy each customer's investment needs.

Accounts must be maintained with a minimum balance of USD 500,000. It is the bank's wish to meet with new customers in Luxembourg or at one of its 57 branches located in most major cities, within 6 months upon account activation. Accounts may not be used for day to day business transactions, but up to USD 1,000,000 is made available for business purposes if investment balance is over USD 5,000,000.
Required documents for the account opening:

1. Filled and completed application forms.
2. One (1) Bank Reference or Recommendation Letter from current banker
3. Business description
4. Declaration of source of funds

Our introduction services - US$ 500.00

Bank Account in Switzerland

We are proud to be acquainted with a reputable and well established bank in Switzerland. This bank is highly regarded for its multi-currency corporate and investment accounts for your IBC and offer the client both trade and investment banking services.

Secure and confidential Internet banking is available. Credit, debit cards are available after the account has been opened. The maintained investment balance is €250,000. The required documents for the account opening are:

1. 2 forms of verification of a permanent address (example an electricity bill or other utility bill). 2. The bank account opening forms duly filled and signed (we provide them). 3. A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (we provide them). 4. Notarized identification; a picture ID such as a (certified) copy of the passport or drivers license for all signatories to the account.

When the bank has received your documents and application form and they are found to be in order, your account will be activated within 5 working days.

Our introduction services - US$ 450.00

You will be offered a choice of bank accounts while incorporating an IBC on-line so you will be able to choose which account will suit your needs.

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