Bank Account Opening

Keyway is able to provide international, local, commercial or personal bank account opening services for our clients. With more than 35 years experience, we have established relationships with banks to offer our clients an exclusive bank account opening service whereby none of the director(s), shareholder(s), beneficiary(ies) and/or authorised signatory(ies) is not required to travel to the banks for bank opening purposes*. All the “Due Diligence” and “Know Your Client” procedures will be performed by Keyway or its in-house qualified accountants and we will act on your behalf to complete the bank opening process in order to save you time and money from traveling. Of course, you are always welcome to visit the banks anytime before, during or after the bank account has been opened.

If the client physically visits our office, we can arrange to accompany you to the bank in person within the relevant jurisdiction.

Bank account represent the credibility and they assist entities in managing their finances. It is important not only to the entities and individuals, but also to their clients and suppliers. In order to assist the account holders to manage their finances easily, the bank account opening services offered by Keyway usually include integrated multi-currency accounts, internet-banking, phone-banking, ATM cards and credit cards# so that you can operate your account anywhere anytime.

Bank account opening in the following jurisdictions:-

Asia
  • Hong Kong
  • Taiwan
  • Mainland China
Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Switzerland
  • Liechtenstein
  • European Union
Africa
  • Seychelles
  • Mauritius
North America
  • United States of America
Central America
  • Belize

As we need to perform the “Due Diligence” and “Know Your Client” for all bank accounts opening, we currently only offer this service to our existing clients that has incorporated companies with us. This is to ensure that we have existing relationships with the clients and Keyway is comfortable to recommend the clients to the banks.

Generally, we require personal and business information from the director(s), shareholder(s), beneficiary(ies) and/or authorised signatory(ies) of the account for bank account opening. As for documents required for submission to the banks generally include but not limited to certified passport copy, certified proof of address, a detailed business description and other information on a case-by-case basis.

After opening bank accounts, we can also assist in arranging the application of Loan Facilities, preparation and negotiation of Global Trade and Receivable Finances, organise Inward and Outward Telegraphic Transfer, apply for corporate credit cards, application of insurance and other additional services.

Why Keyway

  • Waive Fees
  • Pre-approval with banks
  • Expert advice on products on offer
  • Direct dealing with banks (no intermediaries)

* for certain circumstances, clients may need to travel depending on case to case.
# Each bank has different range of services, the above described are general services which can be provided by most of the banks.