Open a business bank account in Dubai, Choose the right bank.

Want an account with no minimum balance? See our guide to the best zero-balance business bank accounts in the UAE.

1. Step 1

   Select the right bank

   We map your activity, ownership and turnover to the banks most likely to approve you.

2. Step 2

   Document prep and KYC

   We assemble a bank-ready file and pre-screen it for the issues that cause delays.

3. Step 3

   Introductions and application

   We open the door to our partner bankers and submit your application alongside you.

4. Step 4

   Account live

   Account number, IBAN, cards and online banking, ready for your first transaction.

Can a foreigner open a corporate bank account in the UAE?

Yes. A UAE company that is 100% foreign-owned can open a corporate bank account, whether it is a Free Zone or Mainland license. You need a valid trade license and the standard KYC documents, and we match you to banks that accept your nationality and activity.

How long does it take to open a business bank account in Dubai?

Most accounts go live in one to four weeks. Digital banks such as Wio or Mashreq NeoBiz can be faster, sometimes within days, while traditional banks take a little longer because of their compliance checks.

Do I need to be in the UAE to open the account?

Many banks require a single in-person KYC meeting with a signatory, which we arrange. Some digital banks allow you to open and verify the account remotely. We will advise at the outset which route is appropriate for your needs

What is the minimum balance for a UAE business account?

It ranges from AED 0 with select digital banks to roughly AED 25,000 to 150,000 at traditional banks. We match the account to the balance you can comfortably hold so it stays in good standing. For no-minimum options, see our zero-balance accounts guide.

Can a Free Zone company open a corporate bank account?

Yes. Free Zone companies bank in the UAE every day. The key is matching your specific Free Zone and activity to banks that accept them, which is exactly what we do before you apply.

Which banks do you work with?

We introduce clients to major UAE banks including Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, ADCB and FAB, as well as digital banks such as Wio and Mashreq NeoBiz. We recommend the ones most likely to approve your specific company.

Why do business account applications get rejected?

The common reasons are an activity the bank does not serve, weak proof of real business, gaps in the KYC file, or applying for an account whose balance you cannot hold. We pre-screen for all four before submission to avoid wasted applications.

Do you also help open a zero-balance account?

Yes. If a no-minimum-balance account suits you better, we cover those options too. See our dedicated guide to the best zero-balance business bank accounts in the UAE.