United Arab Emirates
الإمارات العربية المتحدة (Arabic)
al-Imārāt al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah
Motto: الله، الوطن، الرئيس
Anthem: عيشي بلادي
Īshī Bilādī
"Long Live My Country"
Location of United Arab Emirates (green) in the Arabian Peninsula
Location of United Arab Emirates (green)

in the Arabian Peninsula

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United Arab Emirates
CapitalAbu Dhabi
24°28′N 54°22′E / 24.467°N 54.367°E / 24.467; 54.367
Largest cityDubai
25°15′N 55°18′E / 25.250°N 55.300°E / 25.250; 55.300
Official languagesArabic
Common languagesEmirati Arabic, English
Ethnic groups
(2015)
Religion
(2020)
Demonym(s)Emirati
GovernmentFederal semi-constitutional monarchy
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Legislature
Establishment
1820 and 1892
 Independence from the United Kingdom
2 December 1971
 Admission of Ras Al Khaimah
10 February 1972
Area
 Total
83,600 km2 (32,300 sq mi) (114th)
 Water (%)
negligible
Population
 2024 estimate
11,027,129
 2005 census
4,106,427
 Density
132/km2 (341.9/sq mi) (83rd)
GDP (PPP)2024 estimate
 Total
Increase $849.8 billion (34th)
 Per capita
Increase $77,251 (14th)
GDP (nominal)2024 estimate
 Total
Increase $545.1 billion (26th)
 Per capita
Increase $49,550 (21st)
Gini (2018)26
low inequality
HDI (2022)Increase 0.937
very high (17th)
CurrencyUAE dirham (AED)
Time zoneUTC+04:00 (GST)
Calling code+971
ISO 3166 codeAE
Internet TLD

 

Open a Bank Account in Dubai

In recent years, residents of the United Kingdom have begun to invest in the UAE market. They are having a significant impact on the commercial environment in the United Arab Emirates. For expats, establishing a business in the United Arab Emirates may be difficult. There are a number of essential factors that must be considered during the procedure, which may appear tough to the majority of individuals. One such critical step is the establishment of a business bank account in the United Arab Emirates. If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom who wishes to establish a corporate bank account in the United Arab Emirates, then this article is for you. Continue reading to learn how to establish a corporate bank account in the United Arab Emirates.

A business licence serves as your company’s official identification. The acquisition of an enterprise licence in the United Arab Emirates is required in order to establish and maintain a business bank account. You will not be allowed to establish a bank account unless you have a business licence.

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The next critical step is to double-check that all of your papers are in proper order. The documentation required varies somewhat from one financial institution to another. For the purpose of establishing a corporate bank account, the following documentation is needed.

Following the completion of your paperwork, you will be able to locate a bank that meets your needs. When deciding on a bank, take into account the qualifying requirements and income. In the United Arab Emirates, the following banks provide corporate bank accounts:

Emirates NBD Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) Mashreq Bank Dubai Islamic Bank Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Emirates NBD Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) Mashreq Bank

A visit to the bank is recommended in order to have a face-to-face discussion with the adviser. Clear up any and all of your questions and concerns about establishing a bank account in the United Arab Emirates. Your application will be reviewed by the bank, and you will get an email confirming whether your application has been approved or rejected.

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