Overseas Bank Account Opening

For companies expanding overseas, a bank account is the cornerstone for cross-border transactions, client engagement, and tax compliance. It directly affects how quickly a business can begin operations and how efficiently funds can be managed. IVYE GROUP provides end-to-end support—from bank selection and document preparation to due diligence simulations—helping clients increase approval success rates, shorten processing times, and confidently meet banking compliance requirements, thereby accelerating international business setup.

✅ Scope of Bank Account Opening Services

  • Bank and account type recommendations
  • Preparation of account-opening packages (KYC documents, etc.)
  • Drafting business profiles and fund usage statements
  • Assistance with remote applications or in-branch appointments
  • Due diligence simulation and Q&A support
  • Multi-currency account advisory and ongoing compliance reminders

📍 Recommended Banks

DBS 星展银行 Logo
DBS Bank
UOB 大华银行 Logo
UOB
OCBC 华侨银行 Logo
OCBC
Maybank 马来亚银行 Logo
Maybank
Standard Chartered 渣打银行 Logo
Standard Chartered
Citibank 花旗银行 Logo
Citibank
HSBC 汇丰银行 Logo
HSBC

📍 Bank Account Opening Workflow

1
Client Assessment & Strategy Design
  • Review company type, business model, shareholding structure, and tax background
  • Recommend banks and account types (e.g., operational accounts, multi-currency accounts)
  • Tailor account-opening strategy based on remote availability, processing speed, and cost
2
Document Preparation & KYC Compliance
  • Organize corporate registration documents, shareholder/director IDs, and source-of-funds proof
  • Provide bilingual templates and compliance checks to ensure completeness
  • Prepare explanatory notes on ownership, parent company links, and fund purpose as required
3
Fund Usage & Business Profile Drafting
  • Draft clear fund usage statements, business summaries, and client profile descriptions
  • Ensure the bank understands account purpose and reduces perceived compliance risks
4
Due Diligence Simulation & Preparation
  • Provide mock Q&A sessions covering typical bank due diligence questions
  • Prepare structured responses for transaction flow, client base, and fund sources
5
Remote or In-Person Assistance
  • Support remote account opening applications or assist with scheduling branch appointments
  • Arrange video conferences or submission packages depending on the bank’s process
6
Multi-Currency Account Setup & Maintenance
  • Advise on opening USD, EUR, SGD, and other multi-currency structures
  • Provide compliance usage guidelines and reminders for minimum activity requirements

⭐Required Documents Checklist for Clients

Item Description
Company Registration Documents Certificate of Incorporation, Bizfile, Constitution (M&AA)
Director & Shareholder IDs Passport and proof of address (last 3 months)
Business Profile Business scope, main products/services, key markets
Client & Supplier Information Names, jurisdictions, contracts or invoices (if available)
Fund Usage Statement Expected sources, usage purposes, and main currencies
Company Structure Chart Ownership layers, trust structures, or supporting notes

Note: Specific document requirements may vary by bank; always refer to the latest bank guidelines.