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Opening a bank account in Dubai

Secure account in the UAE in just a few steps.

5business days to a fixed-fee proposal
1point of contact from start to finish
Overview

Opening a bank account in Dubai

In recent years, they have developed into an absolute banking hub. The local banks stand out for their high level of security, simple online banking, and largely straightforward account opening process for expats (including non-residents). We assist with bank selection, account opening (personal and business), as well as building a credit score and securing financing if needed.

Benefits
Stability
Online Banking
High interest rates
Multi-currency
What we do

All service areas, one single point of contact.

Full service from a single source. We exclusively offer holistic solutions that are implemented comprehensively.

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Consulting

02

Account opening

03

Building a credit score

04

Financings

05

Visa by investment

06

Support

We are your ongoing point of contact for all questions regarding your setup.

How we work

From the first call to the finished setup: in four steps.

01

Discovery call

An experienced advisor reviews your activities, goals and tax situation, then recommends the structure that truly fits you.

02

Fixed-fee proposal

You receive a clear written quote within five business days. No hourly billing, no surprises.

03

Execution

We take care of preparing and submitting all documents, whether for incorporation, banking or residency, and keep you updated every step of the way.

04

Live & compliant

You get the complete package, and from then on we handle renewals and ongoing compliance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your first conversation. No answer found? Our team gets back to you within one business day.

Usually only a few business days.
Basically yes, but there is also the exception for expats if the bank deposit exceeds 100,000 USD.
Yes, that is possible with an investment or deposit starting from 2,000,000 AED.
Opening a bank account in Dubai

Packages at a glance

2.500 €

Account opening

Advice on opening an account, including contact with the banker and appointment coordination.

  • Consulting
  • Bank selection
  • Scheduling
  • Opening an Account
  • Issuance of the debit card
  • WhatsApp Support
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from 250 €

Strategy consulting

The ideal start: a paid 1:1 conversation with clear recommendations and a written summary.

  • 1:1
  • Written summary
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Not sure where to start?

Schedule a 30-minute conversation with a senior consultant. We answer your questions and work out the best path to your goals.

Alexander Wruss
We have already used several of Clemens' services and are always really happy! First-class customer service, competent advice, quick accessibility, and he even thinks of things you might not have on your radar yourself. A very clear recommendation.
Alexander WrussOnline Business Coach
Gunnar Fest
You can rest assured that everything makes perfect sense. No matter what areas we had questions about, they were able to help. Their expertise is vast and they invest the time needed in every project to get the best results. You can tell from the very first conversations how competent they are.
Gunnar FestFitness Coach & Influencer
Vincent Hahl
Clemens guided me through the entire process and was always available with quick answers. Even when questions arose outside the scope of the service, the Global Setup team was there to offer advice. In summary, I can recommend Global Setup to anyone.
Vincent HahlFounder DISO Group
Dirk Osada
Global Setup delivered exactly what I expected, allowing me to focus on my core business in the UAE! The path to establishing the company was laid out with absolute clarity and costed transparently, there were no surprises, and the timeframe was even shortened thanks to internal optimizations. Highly recommended!
Dirk OsadaFounder Osenum
Our partners

Over a decade of successful partnerships.

Verified banks, advisors and authorities in all countries where we operate, coordinated by a single team.

Ancova
Steuerberater Klein
Insurancy
IFZA Dubai
Deine 3A Agentur
Privacy Management Group
Swissquote
Plan B Paraguay
Clemens Kohlbacher, Global Setup
General inquiriesoffice@globalsetup.com
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