a d v e n t u k how to open an offshore bank account 2009

10
www.advent-uk.com Open an Offshore Corporate Bank Account ? Summary : 1. Bank Services 2. Payement Services 3. E-banking 4. Check list documents required 5. Advent UK Team 6. Contacts

Upload: advent-uk

Post on 01-Dec-2014

2.304 views

Category:

Economy & Finance


0 download

DESCRIPTION

 

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

www.advent-uk.com

Open an Offshore Corporate BankAccount ?Summary :

1. Bank Services

2. Payement Services

3. E-banking

4. Check list documents required

5. Advent UK Team

6. Contacts

Page 2: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

Bank ServicesCurrent AccountBank Current Accounts with tiered rates of credit interest are available in many currencies, including US Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Japanese Yen, Swiss Francs, Pound Sterling and Euros.

Regular statements are issued for all accounts.

Fixed DepositStandard Fixed Term contracts range from seven days up to twelve months, with an option for automatic renewal.

Certificates of DepositHigh interest rate yielding Certificates of Deposit are available with floating and escalating rate options. Deposit terms start at a minimum of one year and we offer three interest rate options:

FixedVariableEscalating

The bank also offer bespoke deposit accounts whereby we are able to agree on a flexible term

Page 3: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

Payement services

The bank provide a full range of payment services such as standing orders, cheque clearance, banker’s drafts and electronic funds transfer (S.W.I.F.T) payments, which can be offered as a Fast Track service executed with “same day” value.

Page 4: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

E-BankingE-Banking is a real-time, easy and secure online banking service available for all corporate clients. E-Banking allows clients to access their funds at their convenience at any time.

E-Banking Features

· View all your account balance(s) - in real-time· View your account statement(s) online· View your card statement(s) online· Initiate transfers between Bank accounts and accounts with other banks· Create your own reports of fund transfers· View loan details· Set-up and manage your Fixed Deposits· Access daily indicative currency rates· Initiate and/or view Letters of Credit and Guarantees· *Master option – for clients who wish to manage the accounts of more than one company

or individual centrally· Enhanced functions – Corporate administrators – The function of the corporate administrator allows clients to choose preferences and set access levels for different users within the company

E-Banking Benefits

Easy· Easy access to your account information from any location· Print, download and file your statements at your convenience

Secure· Communicate with the bank. E-Banking allows you to send messages through a secure banking environment directly to the bank Customer Service for a faster response· All account and transaction information is fully protected by a multi-layered security system· Memorable information - is a built in feature that adds additional security to accessing your account online· Lower risk of identity theft and mail fraud

Page 5: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

Check ListA. Bank standard forms

Application to open an account Codeword for account enquiries by telephone Statement of beneficial ownership by nominee shareholder(s) (if applicable)Declaration for exemption from the deduction of Defence Contribution (if applicable)Questionnaire for ascertaining whether the conditions relating to the term ‘non resident’ are met for the year (if applicable)

B. Company documents

- Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association (or equivalent constitutional document)- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation- Proof of registered address of company- Up-to-date official list of Directors from Registrar of Companies (issued within the last 6 months)or copies of resolutions appointing Director(s)- Official list of registered shareholders and number of shares issued,or copy of share certificates/resolutions authorising the issuance of current registered shares

Page 6: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

Check ListC. Documentation for Directors, shareholders/nominee shareholders, beneficial owners and account signatoriesWhere the above are natural persons, please provide:

- Copy of a valid passport or National ID card for each applicant.- Proof of residential address in country of permanent residence for each Director, shareholder and account signatory- i.e. an original, recent utility bill (less than 6 months old), or a bank/credit card/building society statement, local authority tax bill or National ID card.Please note: National ID card cannot be used as proof of identity and address.P.O.Box or a “care of” address is not accepted.For details of other acceptable documents please contact us

Proof of the company’s business address, if available.Please submit a copy of the temporary residence permitWhere the above are legal entities, please provide:- Certificate of Incorporation- Official list of Directors- Official list of individual shareholders- Copy of valid passport for each individual Director- Copy of the temporary residence permit must be provided ιf any company Director or bank account signatory istemporarily residing in the bank country and is a non-EU national.

Page 7: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

Check ListD. Letter of reference

Please provide an introductory reference letter for either the company OR for each Director, beneficial owner andauthorised signatory. Acceptable sources of reference are: 1) your bankers,2) an existing bank customer,3) a lawyeror a chartered/certified accountant. In some cases a secondary reference may be requested.

E. Additional documents if applicable to your company

- Original bearer share certificate(s), in cases that bearer share(s) has/have been issued. A receipt will be issued.- Copy of ‘Declaration of Trust’ between nominee shareholder(s) and ultimate beneficial owner(s) (if applicable).- A ‘Certificate of Good Standing’ for the company, if the company has been incorporated for 12 months or more.(This can be obtained from the Registrar of Companies in the country of incorporation).

Page 8: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

ADVENT UKCOSTS

Minimum one off fees for « Introduction » : EU 3,000

Including Eu 500 deposit

We open an account without visiting the bankin 1 month

Page 9: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

Advent UK team

Patricia Goodenough

President

Pierre FourèsDirector Project

Finance

Michel LubacMarketing

Director France

Ian LeapingwellBusiness

DevelopmentDirector

Joel Barlier PropertyProjects

Consultant

Rupert PotierBusiness

DevelopmentDirector

Page 10: A D V E N T  U K  How To Open An Offshore Bank Account 2009

ContactsADVENT UK LTD

Suite 8, 28 Old Brompton Road, LONDON SW7 3SSTel +44207 801 3080 Fax +44207 691 7969

Bureau d'information France:15 Rue Clément Bayard, 92300 Levallois, PARIS

Tel +331 47 48 91 97 Fax +331 47 48 02 22

Representation office Russia:State Research Institute Test

56B Ligovsky Prospect, 191040 ST PETERSBURGTel +7812 712 0176

www.advent-uk.comBuilding Excellence in Business