Group of professionals based in Cyprus who you can truly rely on in your private and business banking, compliance, corporate and property matters in Cyprus and worldwide

Our Services

Bank Accounts

Opening of personal and business bank accounts in Cyprus and worldwide

  • Personal bank accounts (current, saving, notice, etc)
  • Business bank accounts
  • Trading bank accounts
  • Escrow bank accounts
  • Fixed deposit accounts

 

First and the most important step in all the account openings is thorough due diligence of the client’s information and documentation. After analysis of the client’s profile and understanding of the client’s needs we advise on the choice of the most appropriate banks for account opening. We cooperate with vast network of classic banks and neobanks (EMIs) around the globe (Cyprus, EU, UAE, Armenia, Montenegro, Mauritius etc).

It is important to emphasize that every bank or EMI has its specific onboarding compliance strategy and policies which needs to be considered prior submission of applications. Thanks to our experience with banking sector we are aware of the banks’ specialties thereby reduce risk of file rejection.  

Having in mind current situation in the world, sanctions and restrictions imposed by USA and EU, banks were the first adversely affected. Hence, nowadays banks impose tough requirements for the account opening and maintenance of the accounts. So, before you decide to proceed with the account opening we advise to take a consultation with banking compliance advisor to review your file and have recommendations.

In the age of high technologies and digitalization you may also consider opening accounts with Electronic Money Institutions (EMI, neobanks) where accounts can be opened faster thanks to online identification process. Nowadays, there are numerous EMIs around the world but each of them has its own specialties, so it is better to consult an adviser before choosing one of the EMIs.  

Timeframe for account opening depends on the complexity of your case, expected turnover and readiness of the required documentation which we ask to provide. Usually opening takes between a week to 1,5 month from the moment all the required information is presented to us.

 

Company + bank account

Registration of companies in different jurisdictions and opening of a bank account

Cyprus companies

According to the Cyprus law, registration of companies in Cyprus should be done only by the licensed advocates. We have an experienced Cyprus licensed advocate (Russian-English-Greek languages) in our team who will undertake all the necessary registration process from A to Z for you.

Package will include certified Memorandum & Articles of Association, certificates of incorporation, director, registered address, and shareholders issued by the Cyprus Company Registrar.

Upon the registration of the company a bank account as per the client’s choice and needs will be opened.

Office premises for company’s substance can be arranged as well.

Our auditors will assist you with all the possible tax matters and financial reporting.

UAE companies

Registration, acquisition of license, residence permit and opening of bank accounts.

Registration of Companies with foreign interest + bank account

Our experienced team is ready to assist you with the whole process involving

– opening of bank account for the Cyprus company

– consultation on transfer of funds from abroad

– acquisition of permission from Business Facilitation Unit to employ third country nationals

– acquisition of temporary residence for the employees (BCS – employment at a company of foreign interests).

Please contact us for more information and consultation.

Compliance checks & transactions

Due diligence of the transactions, client’s KYC, personal and corporate financial documentation.

Compliance risk assessment of the company’s activity.

Assistance with compliance periodical checks at banks, completion of bank forms. Assistance with the specific bank enquiries.

Bank compliance requirements for know-your-client (KYC), due diligence of the transactions, corporate structuring, compliance risk assessment. How all these are related?

It is not uncommon nowadays to hear from the bankers that your transaction was rejected “according to the bank’s policies”. Banks never go into details and do not provide clarifications on what exactly was against the bank’s policy. So, clients are left with uncertainties and doubts as to how to proceed further and how to cure the situation.

You can contact us and we will give you a consultation regarding due diligence of your transactions.

Usually in case of corporate clients there is a need to analyze financial documentation, audits and counterparties of the client. We can find the reason of non-compliance with the bank policies and advise the client how to cure the situation accordingly. Sometimes, as an example, it may even require restructuring of the company. So, corporate consulting is also provided from our side in this respect., as well as drafting of the agreements, share purchase agreements, etc, if necessary.

Annual KYC updates

Periodically every bank has an obligation under their policies to update file of each client who will be asked to provide personal information and specific KYC forms. We can assist you with the completion of the forms and collection of the right KYC package for the bank.

You can contact us regarding any bank enquiry you may have. Long work experience with the banks allow us to advise on different sort of enquiries.

Substance requirement

Company presence (Substance) in Cyprus

We can arrange virtual office premises in Cyprus (fully equipped for business maintenance, meetings, etc.) to satisfy requirement of your company’s presence and substance whereby rental costs will be much less for you instead of renting full time office premises.

Residency and property in UAE

Acquisition of property and residence in UAE

If you are looking forward registering a company in UAE, obtain a residency there or buy a property, we can help you on that. Our representative in UAE will undertake the whole registration process. Please send us your enquiry for more details.

Dual language drafting of documents, translations, certification

In the course of bank account openings or company registration it may be necessary to draft some documents like loan agreements, SPAs, specific company letters/confirmations or to translate documents into English or Greek language, or to officially certify documents. We will be happy to assist you.

Interests and confidentiality of our clients is always a priority

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