This article describes the steps you need to take to open a bank account in England, both for business and personal use. Opening an account in London remains a key step in setting up an English Limited company.
For some years now, banks in London have been applying strict checks when opening an account for residents or non-residents.
In fact, the first step is to put together your file in order to obtain an agreement in principle, before the meeting with the banker(s).
Unlike our competitors, we do not do an introduction to the bank. We accompany you to the meeting and follow you until you obtain the account number.
First of all, the creation of your English Limited company will be the essential step. Accordingly, we will need the following elements:
After the creation of your Limited company, opening a bank account in England for residents and non-residents remains difficult for some providers. Why is this?
In 2018, London is the world leader in finance and free enterprise with its favorable ecosystem.
As we know, the environment of any entrepreneur remains the number one lever for his success or failure.
Indeed, some countries within the Union are known to be either hostile or favourable to entrepreneurs and businesses. Visit bank4pro.co.uk for more about opening a business bank account.
Whichever banking solution you choose, we prepare a complete file beforehand for the acceptance of your account.
Therefore, the documents to be provided are as follows:
To ensure your credibility both in Great Britain and in your country of tax residence (France or other), you should take the following points into account: